# Stephen Holgate

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Presenting: Science Vs - A Mystery in the Air

This week we’re sharing an episode from another Gimlet podcast called Science Vs. When a little girl, Ella Kissi-Debrah, suddenly got sick and landed in the hospital, doctors were stumped. In this episode, her mom, Rosamund, takes on the fight to find out what exactly happened to Ella. And the answ…

What's behind the rise in food allergies

The number of people with food allergies in the UK has more than doubled since 2008, with more than 5,000 people a year hospitalised in England with anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction. So what’s behind the increase and are we close to a cure?  Find out more about The Times and The Su…

Trisha Goddard, HIV prevention, Family favourites, Air pollution

Trisha Goddard rose to fame as a TV journalist. She was the first black TV presenter in Australia and is best known in the UK for her eponymous TV show which aired on ITV and Channel 5 in the late 90s and 2000s, earning her a reputation as the British Oprah. She joins Anita to talk about her career…

One Take #13 - Clean Air Crisis: A Breath Of Fresh Air Report

Send us a text What happens when the UK's medical establishment declares air pollution a public health emergency? The Royal College of Physicians' latest report "A Breath of Fresh Air" delivers a wake-up call that transforms how we understand pollution's impact on our bodies and minds.The science h…

#86 - Sir Stephen Holgate: Beyond the Lungs: How Air Pollution Affects Your Entire Body

Send us a text When we talk about air pollution, we often think of it as an environmental issue – something that affects our skies and lungs. But the reality is far more complex and concerning. What if I told you that the particles you breathe in right now could be traveling through your bloodstrea…

Air Quality and recent policy impact by University of Southampton researchers

In this episode we discuss air quality and the consequences of air pollution with Professor Sir Stephen Holgate, Clinical Professor of Immunopharmacology, and Doctor Natasha Easton, Air Quality Researcher and Specialist Policy Officer for the Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences. Their engag…

How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe?

The Trump administration is rolling back restrictions on air pollution in the U.S., and some experts say this could affect the health of millions of people. And what makes air pollution especially dangerous is that we often can’t see it at all.  So today, we’re going back to the story of Ella Kiss…

OFF THE SHELF WITH SARAH - STEPHEN HOLGATE

Stephen and I chat about what's important - The Value of a Pen and his book "Madagascar" - which feels like it changed me as a person. We talk briefly about time and how our time is one of our most precious resources.  We talk about community and the support of family, friends and community.  Our c…

How Toxic Is the Air You Breathe?

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The Trump administration is rolling back restrictions on air pollution in the U.S., and some experts say this could affect the health of millions of people. And what makes air pollution especially dangerous is that we often can’t see it at all.  So today, we’re going back to the story of Ella Kiss…

A Mystery in the Air

When a little girl, Ella Kissi-Debrah, suddenly got sick and landed in the hospital, doctors were stumped. In this episode, her mom, Rosamund, takes on the fight to find out what exactly happened to Ella. And the answer has BIG implications — for us all. We’ll hear from Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah a…