No Appointment Necessary

Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey break down everything you need to know about UTIs, cystitis, bladder infections and recurrent urinary tract infections. It’s a deeply personal topic for Cherry, who has lived with chronic UTIs for much of her life. Dr Amir and Cherry talk about the real causes, symptoms and treatments, including when a UTI can become serious and why getting treatment early is so important.

They also talk about the link between sex and UTIs, when an infection can develop into a kidney infection or even sepsis, whether cranberry juice actually works, and what to do if you’re experiencing frequent or recurring infections.

If you’ve ever experienced burning when you pee, the constant urge to wee, bladder pain or recurrent cystitis, Dr Amir explains what might be happening in your body, and when it’s time to seek medical help.

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Migraines are not “just headaches”! In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what’s really happening inside your brain during a migraine, from the trigeminal nerve to the brain chemical CGRP that can trigger intense pain, nausea, and visual disturbances. Find out why women are three times more likely to experience migraines than men. What role hormones and oestrogen play, especially around your period and during perimenopause. And when does a migraine become something more serious, like a “thunderclap headache” that needs urgent medical attention.

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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey take a look at what’s really going on when you just can’t sleep. It can affect everything, from your mood, your hormones, your heart, your energy, your relationships. Amir and Cherry talk about hot flushes and night sweats to snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs and 2am anxiety. You’ll hear the science behind disrupted sleep and what it means for your long-term health.

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This week, Cherry and Dr. Amir are breaking down protein, and in particular protein supplements. How much do you really need? And does it really matter if you get it from a chicken fillet, a chickpea, or a large scoop of whey powder? Cherry tells us about the effects of trying the Atkins diet, and Dr. Amir drops a bombshell about eggs! Plus, they get into protein bars and what happens if you don’t up your fibre when eating loads of protein. And in this week's Chat GP, there’s a questions about diabetes and heart disease in South Asian communities.

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The HRT episode you've been waiting for! Cherry Healey and Dr. Amir Khan tackle your biggest questions about hormone replacement therapy, whether you're thinking about starting, already taking it, or just want to understand more about it.

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Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are back looking at one of the hottest topics in women’s health and wellbeing… collagen! What is it? Why does it change with age, and what does the evidence actually say about supplements? Dr Amir and Cherry also talk about what really drives collagen loss, the simple habits that protect it, how to prevent wrinkles, and the claims made about skin, joint pain and bone health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:36 What Today’s Episode Covers (Skin, Joints & Bones)
02:43 What Collagen Actually Is
03:24 How Collagen Changes With Age & Menopause
04:26 The Biggest Collagen Destroyers (Sunlight & Smoking)
05:43 How SPF Protects Your Collagen
06:54 Foods That Help Your Body Make Collagen
08:04 Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work?
10:43 The One Area Collagen Supplements May Help (Joint Pain)
10:51 Best Natural Ways to Protect Your Collagen
12:28 Sun Exposure vs Vitamin D
13:08 Collagen, Wrinkles & Skin Aging
13:59 Beauty Standards, Aging & Pressure on Women
19:34 Evidence-Based Skincare vs “Snake Oil”
20:10 What Happens When You Eat Collagen (Digestion Explained)
22:15 Collagen, Joints & Osteoarthritis
23:50 How to Protect Your Joints
25:57 Bone Health Explained (Different from Joints)
26:24 Best Exercises for Bone Density
27:50 Why “Bones Are Like Trees”
29:05 Menopause, Estrogen & Osteoporosis Risk
29:51 Can You Rebuild Bone Density at Any Age?
30:55 Pilates, Yoga & Fall Prevention
31:46 Collagen Takeaway Summary
32:18 Listener Question: Hemorrhoids (Piles)
33:22 What Hemorrhoids Are & Why They Happen
34:53 How to Prevent Hemorrhoids
36:21 Hemorrhoid Treatments That Help
37:39 Outro

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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey break down what insulin actually does, why insulin spikes aren’t the enemy, and how chronically high insulin levels can quietly lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, inflammation, and type 2 diabetes.

We also find out how ultra-processed foods, stress, and inactivity change how your cells behave.

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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: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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