The Dr Hilary Show

• YouTube, AI & The Future of Your Health — with Dr Vishaal Virani

  👉 A former NHS doctor and now YouTube’s Head of Health UK, Dr Vishaal Virani joins Dr Hilary for a wide-ranging conversation about the power—and perils—of online health content. They discuss how YouTube combats misinformation, the rise of AI deepfakes, and how technology is helping both patients and doctors alike. Plus: real stories of lives saved by videos, the unexpected benefits of virtual wards, and why getting outdoors might be the best health hack of all. 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns now's your chance to get answers. Each week, Dr. Hilary will answer your health and wellness questions. If it's on your mind, he wants to help. Send your questions to [email protected]. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Dr Hilary interviews his TV colleague, Lorraine Kelly, plus a guide to personalised medicine.

  👉 Lorraine Kelly is one of the UK’s best-loved broadcasters, known for her warmth, wit, and decades of breakfast TV brilliance. In this episode, she joins Dr Hilary for a candid conversation about breaking taboos on live television — from menopause to testicular exams — and why normalising health talk has always been part of her mission. Lorraine reflects on her journalism roots, her leap to TV-AM, and why she’s always treated everyone the same — from celebrities to guests sharing deeply personal stories. She opens up about being trampled by a horse, the emotional toll of miscarriage, and how becoming a grandmother has brought fresh perspective and joy. She also shares the story behind her debut novel The Island Swimmer, the benefits of cold-water swimming, and the simple rituals (including crisps and curry) that keep her grounded. 👉 Later in the episode, Dr Hilary speaks to Elizabeth Philp, CEO of Roseway Labs, about the growing field of compounding pharmacies and personalised medicine. Elizabeth explains how bespoke medications are created to suit individual needs — from dermatology to hormone health — and why this approach could help reduce waste, improve outcomes, and eventually support the NHS. They also discuss the rising demand among younger generations for skincare that works with their biology, not just trends — and why personalised treatments could be the future of healthcare. 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. "What are the causes of lumps under the skin?" This week, Dr Hilary answers a question that's been sent in to [email protected]. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns, now's your chance to get answers.Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Michael Rosen: "How I died", plus "How I became a meme with 52m views for saying NOICE!"

  👉 Michael Rosen is a YouTube sensation. His poem HOT FOOD has had 52m views. The author, poet and former children's poet laureate tells Dr Hilary how he became a meme, what inspired him to become a writer in the first place, plus his brush with death when he was hospitalised with Covid in 2020 and ended up in a coma for 48 days. Michael also talks about his first choice of career — medicine! 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. Do you need advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns, now's your chance to get answers. Send an email to [email protected]. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/ Michael Rosen https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/ HOT FOOD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akwm2UZJ34oSupport the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Adele Roberts on surviving bowel cancer, plus the CEO of Cancer Research UK, Michelle Mitchell.

  👉 Adele Roberts is an award-winning broadcaster, author, and TV personality. In 2021 she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Two years later, she completed her third marathon - her first one running with a stoma - and set the Guinness World Record as the fastest female with an ileostomy. Now she's raising money for Cancer Research UK & The Attitude Magazine Foundation to help raise awareness of bowel cancer — the second biggest cancer killer in the UK - by tackling all six major World Marathons. In this episode, Adele tells Dr Hilary about her diagnosis, coming to terms with her stoma, and how running has helped with her mental health. 👉 Michelle Mitchell OBE is the CEO of Cancer Research UK. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month. Michelle talks about the incredible legacy of cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, the cutting-edge research into early detection and personalised medicine, and the stigmas around cancer. There's also plenty of toilet talk and why we need to smash the taboos around poo. Michelle tells Dr Hilary that it is a golden age in Cancer Research, with more hope now than ever before. But, it's vital to see a doctor if you have any symptoms. 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. "What are the causes of lumps under the skin?" This week, Dr Hilary answers a question that's been sent in to [email protected]. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns, now's your chance to get answers. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/ The Bowelbabe Fund https://www.bowelbabe.org/ Adele's fund raising https://www.justgiving.com/team/adeleandaudreyruntheworldSupport the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Why are we more anxious today, than ever before, and how can antidepressants help, with Dr Rob Cohen?

  👉 Dr. Rob Cohen has been a psychiatrist for 30 years, treating people for a variety of conditions, but especially anxiety and depression. But how has treatment changed in that time? Is there any evidence that children today are less resilient than they once were? Dr. Cohen reflects on how changes in modern life, including social media, affect our mental health. He also explains how anxiety is linked to the human survival instinct, the difference between trait and state anxiety, and whether there’s a place for antidepressants in treatment. There’s also a brief guide to rare psychiatric syndromes, including De Clérambault’s syndrome, Folie à deux, and Capgras syndrome. 💬 Ask Dr Hilary. Whether it's advice on sleep, diet, mental well-being, or everyday medical concerns now's your chance to get answers. Each week, Dr. Hilary will answer your health and wellness questions. If it's on your mind, he wants to help. Send your questions to [email protected]. For more about the show, visit https://www.drhilaryjones.com/Support the show: https://www.drhilaryjones.com/dr-hilary-jones-show/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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