September was Urology Awareness Month, and new research suggests bladder and bowel health remains one of the topics people still find hardest to talk about. A study of over 2,000 UK adults found people are more comfortable discussing their finances, or even their mental health and their weight. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss the findings, and how people can feel more confident seeking help, is Registered General Nurse Louise Heelan, an incontinence expert from Ontex.
Guests: Louise Heelan
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
The UK is leading the world in genomic medicine, but turning complex DNA data into actual treatments has traditionally required rare specialist panels often reserved for elite private clinics. Now, a new partnership between the NHS and AI oncology pioneer Astron Health is breaking down those barriers, making world-class personalised second opinions and global clinical trial matching free to every patient the lab serves. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this major development is Ben Whately, the Co-Founder & CEO of Astron Health.
Guests: Ben Whately
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
New research from Nutracheck reveals that many women are quietly putting their own nutrition needs last as they juggle work, family, and the demands of daily life. Some are even going so far as to eat leftovers from their family’s plates, rather than making something for themselves. It’s no surprise then that many are turning to weight-loss medication — but without proper support, it can end up being even worse for their overall well-being. Joining Rory McGowan to discuss this is Emma White, Nutrition Lead at Nutracheck, the UK's leading calorie and nutrition tracking app.
Guests: Emma White
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Chronic kidney disease is often a silent condition, but its effects can be serious. What many people don’t realise is that kidney health is also an overlooked cardiovascular risk factor. Because symptoms may not appear early on, chronic kidney disease frequently goes undetected. That’s why awareness and simple testing through your GP can be so important to help prevent premature cardiovascular disease deaths. Rory McGowan is joined by Fiona Loud to discuss this further.
Guests: Fiona Loud
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Original Broadcast: Modern Mindset
Phil Jeynes, Head of Protection at MetLife UK, joins Rory McGowan in this episode. A new poll from accident & health protection experts MetLife UK has found that even in 2025, children still want mum when they’re ill or injured. It raises the question: how do women and families balance home and work life? https://www.metlife.co.uk/
Guests: Phil Jeynes
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