Scientists are worried about ticks.
They say they’re starting to pose more of a health risk here in the UK, as our climate warms and urban areas spill into green spaces.
But what are ticks, what kind of disease can they cause – and how much of a problem are they? We go on a tick hunt in Richmond Park and then head back to the lab to meet the ticks we’ve collected. We find out why new species of ticks and new diseases could be coming our way - and what you can do to keep safe.
Also this week, we answer your questions on the impact of noise on our health following our recent programme.
And we delve into the fascinating world of measles. It’s the most contagious virus in the world – by a long way. What is it about this virus that makes it so spectacularly good at infecting us?
Keep in touch with the Inside Health team at insidehealth@bbc.co.uk
Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Gerry Holt Editor: Martin Smith Production coordinator: Liz Tuohy
Bats and Rabies; Hip Dysplasia in babies; Online health tips; Clinical Law
Anti-inflammatories and ovulation; Probiotics and Parkinson's; Blood interval and patient forums online
Declining male fertility, Diagnosing urinary tract infections in the elderly, Guide to health websites
Obesity and Cancer campaign; Intelligent liver function tests; Getting reliable information from websites
Deprescribing
Moving the goalposts in research, Involving parents in the care of premature babies, Feedback
E-cigs, Prehabilitation before surgery, Hospital safety
CBD oil, Dental phobia, Gout
Deprescribing long-term opioids, Diagnosing concussion
Home fetal heart monitoring, Deconditioning in hospital, Alcohol harm paradox, Pre-eclampsia feedback
Online GP consultations, Pre-eclampsia and could aspirin treat cancer?
Migraine, Iron overload, Redefining low-risk cancers
Genes and confidentiality; sore throats and cancer; diet for epilepsy; shaving for hospital drips
Unproven IVF add-ons; Running injuries; DNA analysis on the NHS
Conflict of interest, Living with a stoma, Diet books
Drug shortages, Eye drops for myopia, Is muscle more dense than fat? Sarcopenia
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure pills and cancer, Aortic aneurysm repair, Sinks and hospital infection
Epipens & Autoinjectors; Meningitis B Bedside Test; Age Related Macular Degeneration
France Delists Alzheimer's Drugs, Quality of Life After Hip Fracture, Prostate Cancer
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