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  • What Breast Changes Should Never Be Ignored?

    What Breast Changes Should Never Be Ignored?
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan talk breasts; what’s normal for you, how to check properly, and the symptoms you should never brush off. Dr Amir breaks down why breast cancer happens, the biggest risk factors (including the surprising link between body fat and oestrogen), and what to do if you find a lump, including how NHS fast-track referrals work. We also cover dense breasts, why they can make checks feel stressful, and why men need to know the signs too. Plus, your questions answered in ChatGP on cold water swimming vs sauna. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠⁠randoxhealth.com⁠⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. If you’ve got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, there’s a brilliant way to make your run really count. Join Team Marie Curie and help bring vital end of life care to more people, whatever the illness. There’s no fundraising target and amazing support! Just search “Marie Curie London Marathon” to get started. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 – Breast Cancer: What Everyone Needs to Know 01:50 – Why Breast Tissue Is Prone to Cancer 05:20 – Breast Cancer Risk Factors Explained 08:20 – Alcohol, Obesity & Breast Cancer Risk 10:40 – HRT & Breast Cancer: The Truth 12:00 – Dense Breasts Explained 14:00 – Mammograms, MRI & Breast Screening 16:40 – How to Check Your Breasts (Doctor Explains) 21:00 – Breast Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore 24:20 – What Happens If You Find a Lump 27:00 – Screening Uptake, Mastectomy vs Lumpectomy 29:05 – When Should You Start Checking Your Breasts? 30:00 – Listener Question: Cold Water Swimming vs Saunas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 Min.
  • Why Flu Is Hitting So Hard This Winter (And How to Actually Avoid It)

    Why Flu Is Hitting So Hard This Winter (And How to Actually Avoid It)
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey cut through the myths around immunity and flu, including why you can’t boost your immune system, the role of gut health, vitamin D, stress and ventilation. Dr Amir and Cherry explain what’s really making people ill, and the simple habits that can reduce your risk this winter. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. If you’ve got a ballot place for the TCS London Marathon, there’s a brilliant way to make your run really count. Join Team Marie Curie and help bring vital end of life care to more people, whatever the illness. There’s no fundraising target and amazing support! Just search “Marie Curie London Marathon” to get started. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 – Why Flu Is Everywhere Right Now 01:10 – Why “immune boosting” is a myth 03:20 – Can You Improve Your Immune System? 05:00 – Ginger Shots vs Real Food 06:30 – How your diet trains (or sabotages) your immune response 09:40 – Stress, Sleep & Why Being ‘Run Down’ Makes You Ill 11:20 – Phytoncides, forests and why walking outside genuinely helps 13:05 – Alcohol - the immune damage no one wants to talk about 15:20 – Why movement strengthens your body’s defences 16:40 – The Only Supplements Worth Taking 18:30 – Why Winter Makes Viruses Spread Faster 20:00 – Cold vs Flu: How to Tell the Difference 22:30 – Why Flu Is Worse This Year 24:10 – The Most Important Flu Prevention Tip 26:40 – Masks, Hygiene & Public Transport Reality 28:10 – Should You Stay Home When You’re Ill? 30:40 – Listener Question: Stubborn Fungal Nail Infections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 Min.
  • Is Alcohol Actually Poison?

    Is Alcohol Actually Poison?
    Jan 6 2026
    We’re giving you a peak behind the curtain as we share our first ever pilot episode of No Appointment Necessary, and it’s very fitting if you're doing Dry January. Join Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan as they take a look at alcohol. What it actually does to your body, your brain, and your hormones. Find out why women get drunk faster than men (and how your menstrual cycle, perimenopause and menopause change everything), plus why alcohol is technically a poison, why there’s no truly “safe” level of drinking, and how “wine o’clock” culture has shaped our relationship with booze. You’ll also learn why some people never get hangovers, what alcohol dependency really looks like, how to spot warning signs early, and practical ways to cut back without missing out. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – What Happens in Your Body When You Drink Alcohol 03:55 – Alcohol and the Brain: Dopamine, Blackouts & Coordination 06:30 – Why Alcohol Is Addictive & the Dopamine Chase 08:40 – Do Men and Women Process Alcohol Differently? 11:10 – Menstrual Cycles, Perimenopause & Getting Drunker 14:30 – Hangovers, Genetics & Alcohol Intolerance 17:30 – Social Drinking, Mum Wine Culture & UK Drinking Habits 21:00 – Is There a Safe Way to Drink? Units, Limits & Dependency 25:45 – Cutting Back, Sober Curious & Healthier Dopamine Hits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 Min.
  • Health Anxiety is Real! Here's How To Beat It

    Health Anxiety is Real! Here's How To Beat It
    Dec 30 2025
    Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey open the surgery doors once again and answer your real health questions. We answer your questions on migraines, health anxiety, joint pain, bunions, strength training in later life and the everyday symptoms many people worry about but don’t always ask their GP. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:45 – Migraines: Triggers, Hormones & Stroke Risk 05:55 – Vaginal Oestrogen & Sex: Is It Safe for Partners? 07:15 – Smelly Armpits Without Excess Sweating 09:05 – Health Anxiety, Menopause & Medication 11:05 – Clicking Knees: Normal or Osteoarthritis? 12:40 – PCOS, High Testosterone & Excess Hair Growth 14:20 – Bunions: Can You Stop Them Getting Worse? 15:55 – Strength Training in Your 70s & Beyond 17:10 – Dizziness, Hydration & How Much Water You Really Need Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 Min.
  • Why Stress Wakes You Up at Night — And How to Fix It

    Why Stress Wakes You Up at Night — And How to Fix It
    Dec 23 2025
    What do early morning wake ups, cold painful hands, menopausal weight gain and cholesterol warnings all have in common? In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey open the surgery doors and answer real questions sent in by listeners. From cortisol and poor sleep, Raynaud’s phenomenon, menopause and muscle loss, to sex drive mismatches, pregnancy discomfort and preparing for knee replacement surgery… this is practical, reassuring medical advice without the panic. Dr Amir says his wisdom on hormones, stress, blood tests, cholesterol numbers, lifestyle changes that actually work, and when medication really helps. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Chapters: 00:00 – Inside the Surgery: Listener Questions, No Prep 02:13 – Why Cortisol Wakes You Up at 3am 04:00 – Do Hormones Disrupt Sleep? 04:22 – Raynaud’s: When Cold Hands Become Painful 06:36 – Mismatched Sex Drives in Midlife 08:01 – Preparing for Knee Replacement Surgery 09:59 – Menopausal Weight Gain Explained 11:22 – Vertical Nail Splits After Illness 12:48 – Painful Sex During Pregnancy 14:25 – Cognitive Shuffling vs ADHD Brains 15:19 – Should You Worry About ‘Amber’ Cholesterol? 18:08 – Why This Surgery Is Coming Back Next Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 Min.
  • Why Does Grief Hurt So Much Physically?

    Why Does Grief Hurt So Much Physically?
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey explore the real physical impact of grief and loss, from bereavement and miscarriage to heartbreak, job loss and losing a pet. Dr Amir explains why grief can cause symptoms like chest pain, palpitations, digestive problems, anxiety, low immunity and exhaustion, and he reveals the science behind Broken Heart Syndrome, a very real medical condition triggered by extreme emotional stress. Content warning: This episode discusses grief, bereavement, loss and emotional distress. Please make sure you’re in the right headspace before listening. If this episode brings up difficult feelings, you don’t have to deal with them alone. UK support: If you’re struggling or feel at risk, you can contact Samaritans free, 24/7 on 116 123, or visit samaritans.org. If you’re outside the UK, please seek local crisis support services in your country or speak to a trusted healthcare professional. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at ⁠randoxhealth.com⁠ - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction – Understanding grief and loss00:37 – Welcome to No Appointment Necessary00:59 – Episode focus & sponsor message02:35 – What grief really is and why it hurts physically05:22 – Love, loss & broken heart syndrome08:30 – When to see your GP: grief vs depression10:55 – Healing over time & how the body adapts12:48 – How to support someone who is grieving27:16 – Miscarriage, pet loss & unseen grief34:53 – Health hack: showing up for others A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 Min.
  • How To Cut Your Risk Of Dementia By 60%

    How To Cut Your Risk Of Dementia By 60%
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of No Appointment Necessary, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look into one of the most important topics in modern health... your brain! From brain fog and menopause to Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, stress and sleep, they share practical advice you can start using today. And can you really cut your risk of dementia by 60%? Dr Amir breaks down the latest research, and the simple lifestyle changes that make the biggest difference. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at randoxhealth.com - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction - What is brain fog?01:08 – Brain health: this week’s focus01:29 – Sponsor: Randox Health & biomarker testing02:24 – Causes of brain fog: hormones, sleep & mood05:21 – When memory issues need a GP check08:56 – Dementia vs Alzheimer’s explained09:29 – Inside the Alzheimer’s brain: plaques, tangles & inflammation11:45 – How to reduce dementia risk: exercise, sleep & diet14:29 – Hearing, sight & oral health links to brain function21:20 – Stress, cortisol & daily habits for a healthier brain A Viral Tribe Production Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 Min.
  • Do You Have ADHD Without Realising?

    Do You Have ADHD Without Realising?
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey discuss ADHD in women and girls, why it’s so often missed or misdiagnosed, and how hormones, perimenopause and menopause can make symptoms dramatically worse. The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information. We've partnered with Randox Health. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at randoxhealth.com - just use the code NAN15 to save 15%. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab. An itchy, irritated scalp could be a sign of hard water rather than a “you” problem — and Polytar, trusted by doctors for over 60 years, can help treat dandruff, psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis at the source. See the full Hard Water Hair Report at polytar.co.uk and use code Appointment10 for 10% off Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 Min.