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In 1924, a surgeon and a pathologist had a conversation about some patients with multiple bowel polyps. The pathologist, Dr

We have come a long way in our understanding of epilepsy and seizures. Historically, epilepsy was associated with possession and

Hyponatraemia, the most common electrolyte disturbance in clinical medicine, is often subtle but can be serious. In this episode, we

In 1958, Dr Denis Burkitt was working in Uganda when he saw multiple children with large and aggressive jaw tumours.

Osteoporosis is a disease that takes years and even decades to develop. Up to 40% of post-menopausal women are affected

Recent genetics studies have shown that ancient Humans and Neanderthals coexisted around 50,000 years ago for approximately 7,000 years. There

And we’re back for 2025. We thought we’d ease into this season with some medical stories. From the Manhattan project

Patients with colorectal cancer often have their diagnosis, treatment, and care discussed at a regular multidisciplinary team meeting. This includes:

The lifetime risk for colorectal cancer is 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women. Detecting and diagnosing cancer

Colorectal cancer accounts for ~10% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, over the last three decades, the 5 year patient

Troponin is a protein found in heart muscle that was a game changer when it came to diagnosing heart attacks

Our eagle-eyed This Medical Life podcast listeners will wonder why we have called this episode 100 … is that right?

Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by heroes overcoming immense challenges—from ancient legends to modern Marvel icons. In this episode,

In this episode, Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown reflect on the journey through Series 5 of This Medical Life.

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient

A common myth about epilepsy is that women who suffer from this condition should avoid getting pregnant. This is simply

Tonsillectomies are one of the most common operations both today and historically, however, it has always been mired in controversy.

Over two-thirds of the world’s population lose the ability to metabolise during their lifetime (the majority during childhood). We know

Pelvic pain is a difficult and challenging medical condition for both patients and doctors. It can be debilitating for women

Vitamin B6 is a common additive in supplements, energy drinks and breakfast cereals. In rare circumstances though, it can reach

Scleroderma is a disease characterised by the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. The first medical description

In 1901, the state of Montana organised for scientists and doctors to investigate a mysterious illness from the Bitterroot Valley

Our understanding of infectious disease and pathology stems from the 19th century with Robert Koch pioneering research. Dr Koch help to

In episode 56 of This Medical Life, Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis delve into the critical topic of iron

In this episode we delve into the nuanced world of the Pomegranate Health podcast with our guest, Mic Cavazzini. Pomegranate

In Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Part 1, we learned that CTE is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive cumulative brain

In 2005, Dr Bennet Omalu would publish a report in the United States on the autopsy brain findings of a

We begin this year with one of the most important topics for General Practitioners in 2024: what are the Continuous

Another year done! Thank you to all our wonderful guests and our wonderful listeners.