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Dr Zoe Williams looks at boosting metabolism, Michael Mosley examines the effects of air pollution, and Dr Saleyha Ahsan identifies signs and symptoms of eating disorders.

Dr Zoe Williams investigates whether people can boost their metabolism, Michael asks whether people should be worried about air pollution, and Dr Saleyha Ahsan meets survivors of eating disorders to try to identify the signs and symptoms.

Gabriel Weston visits the Netherlands to find out about a new treatment for eczema, and Dr Chris van Tulleken reveals what kind of weights people should be lifting at the gym.

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Fri 20 Apr 2018 15:15
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  • Many people are concerned that they have a thyroid problem that remains undiagnosed.

  • Gabriel Weston finds out about an exciting clinical trial in the Netherlands.

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Caro Emerald

    Dr. Wanna Do

  • 00:03

    Jamiroquai

    Canned Heat

  • 00:20

    Status Quo

    Down Down

  • 00:20

    DJ Shadow

    Transmission 2

Credits

Presenter Michael Mosley
Presenter Zoe Williams
Presenter Saleyha Ahsan
Presenter Gabriel Weston
Presenter Christopher van Tulleken
Series Producer Catherine Abbott
Executive Producer Jacqueline Smith

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