A Bit of Healthy Banter

Climate change isn’t just about polar bears and struggling lawns—it can affect everything from asthma, migraines and MS to heart attacks, strokes, mental health and the food and water we rely on. We look at why a changing climate is increasingly a health issue too. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you h...

We learn about Anthony's previous life working in a epilepsy lab and the large variety of epilepsy presentations that people live with. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: X : @bit_of_heal...

MS can affect vision, sensation, movement, bladder function, energy levels and more. We explore why the symptoms vary so much between people, how treatments have transformed outcomes, and where research is heading next. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to a...

Motor neuron disease (MND), a progressive neurodegenerative disease, is a topic that requires compassion and understanding its many challenges, which hugely impact patients and carers  The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gma...

We dive headfirst into migraines, the neurological condition capable of causing visual hallucinations, vomiting, temporary speech problems, and forcing people into quiet, dark rooms.  The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmai...

With the recent outbreaks of meningitis in Kent (March ‘26) and Reading (May ‘26) in the UK, this is an especially important topic. Please see the NHS and UK Health Secretary Agency information and advice about meningitis below: Meningitis - NHS : https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/        UK Health Security Agency : https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-a...

Hayfever: when your immune system mistakes a bit of pollen for a full-blown invasion and your nose declares war. It’s incredibly common, but if you’ve ever sneezed 27 times in a row while your eyes stream, you’ll know it deserves a proper chat. The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and...

Weight management is a topic that can be challenging to discuss and people’s perceptions are strongly determined by their personal experience. This makes it even more important to keep it part of the conversation. FACT CHECK: The projected global prevalence of obesity AND overweight in 2035 is predicted to be 54%. This was stated as only including obesity in the podcast. This is 1.77 billion peopl...

Flashes and floaters in our eyes are extremely common and mostly benign, but there are a few things to look out for (if you can see them)   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram : http...

Paracetamol is prescribed very regularly and impacts many patients, here's most of what you need to know.   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: X : @bit_of_healthy  Instagram : https://www...

Keeping the banter flowing as usual, just like our blood (hopefully)   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ abitofhealthybanter/  X : @bit_of_healthy

Cholesterol, another essential topic and thankfully slightly less boring than blood pressure   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ abitofhealthybanter/ ...

Keeping the banter flowing as usual, just like our blood.   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: X : @bit_of_healthy Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ abitofhealthybanter/ 

The vagus nerve really is the vagabond, affecting many parts of our bodies and making it a key target for therapies.   The show for people who want to know more about health and disease, and have a laugh whilst doing it.  Please reach out to us if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them: abitofhealthybanter@gmail.com Follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...