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Word On Health (Podcast)

Word On Health (Podcast)

Written by: Paul Pennington
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'Word on Health' (www.wordonhealth.com) is the longest running weekly health report on independent local radio in the UK. Now in its 26th year 'on-air', it is written, and presented by Paul Pennington and co-produced by Sebastien Agasse, reaching in excess of 1 million listeners. This podcast contains either extended interviews to what we've featured on radio or a cross section of our recent radio features. Our grateful thanks to all our contributors, and, to you for listening.

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    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Mar 16 2026

    In this edition of the "Word On Health" Podcast, Paul Pennington talks to the founder of the new, iron deficiency charity, Ironlife. To coincide with World Sleep Day, Paul speaks to Lisa Artiss from The Sleep Charity and, in the final interview in this episode, with cases of scabies rising, year on year, Paul talks to Dr Tess MacPherson from The British Association of Dermatologists.

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    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Feb 22 2026

    In this episode of the Word On Health Podcast, Paul Pennington talks to Consultant neurologist, Ed Jabbari about PSP & CBD. Dr Ron Daniels joins Paul to talk about Sepsis and, in the final part of this edition, Paul speaks to Professor Liz Hughes, Medical Director of the cholesterol charity, HEART UK.

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    20 mins
  • Word On Health (Podcast)

    Word On Health (Podcast)
    Jan 12 2026

    In this episode, Paul Pennington talks to: Dr Hannah Emmett from the UKHSA about the new to the UK, MMRV Vaccine; Action on Sugar on why many of us consume too much sugar for the good of our health; St John's Ambulance highlight their Mental Health First Aid Courses, and; Nutritionist Ruth Reynolds, who provides common sensible tips on good gut health.

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    17 mins
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