No Appointment Necessary

People are living longer… but are we actually living healthier?

This week, Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan go into the booming world of longevity, wellness trends and healthy ageing, separating science from “bakwas”. They talk everything from vaping to vitamin drips, NAD injections, supplements and HRT, looking at what genuinely helps us live longer and feel better… and what’s just expensive marketing?

Dr Amir gives us the five pillars that really matter for long-term health, he explains why loneliness can be as dangerous as smoking, and the worrying health trends facing younger generations today.

In Chat GP, there’s a listener question about childhood constipation, including why it happens and what parents should know early.

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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.

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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In this important episode of No Appointment Necessary, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at the symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers every woman should know (ovarian, cervical, womb, vaginal and vulval cancer).

They cover everything from bloating and unusual discharge to bleeding after sex and changes in your body that are often dismissed as “normal”. They also explain the warning signs you should never ignore, why early detection matters, and the reason so many women are diagnosed too late.

Plus, cervical screenings, HPV, smear tests, menopause, HRT, embarrassment around intimate health, and why knowing your normal could genuinely save your life.

In Chat GP, Dr Amir answers a question on tinnitus and whether menopause hormones could be linked!?

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We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab.

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.

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey tackle one of the UK's most common health complaints... exhaustion! Not everyday tiredness, but the kind that even a good night's sleep simply doesn't fix.

They cover the science of sleep cycles and why brain fog is a symptom rather than a condition. Dr Amir also separates the evidence from the noise on electrolyte supplements and the salt water trend, and explains exactly when persistent fatigue becomes a red flag worth taking seriously.

💬 Got a question for Chat GP? Email: [email protected]

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab.

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.

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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Cholesterol is one of those things you'll have heard of, but how much do you really know about it? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what cholesterol is, why your liver makes most of it regardless of your diet, and what your blood test results are actually telling you. Dr Amir also covers the difference between HDL and LDL, when statins are worth considering, and why being slim is no guarantee of a healthy heart. Plus, seed oils, and saturated fat.

💬 Got a question for Chat GP? Email: [email protected]

We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. Results will arrive in just 2 hours from your sample arriving at the lab.

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.

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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Let's talk about sex, baby. This week Cherry Healey and Dr Amir Khan are tackling all the questions you've been too embarrassed to ask your GP... and the answers will surprise you!

We cover everything from painful sex and why it's common but never normal, to what bleeding after sex really means, the truth about STIs like chlamydia and the rising rates of syphilis, and why you should absolutely get a mirror out on a Saturday night (trust us).

Dr Amir also tells us about erectile dysfunction and why it can be the very first warning sign of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, what Viagra actually does (and doesn't do), the real story on testosterone for women, and why low libido is so much more complicated than a single pill can fix.

Plus, lube, performance anxiety in the age of porn, and a surprisingly passionate defence of the humble flannel

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We've partnered with ⁠Randox Health⁠. Take their Everyman and Everywoman health check at https://randoxhealth.com just use the code NAN15 to save 15% off their health checks. 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.

Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones
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