<description>&lt;p&gt;A new global report has found that tuberculosis is once again the leading infectious disease causing mortality around the globe, as covid cases recede. We find out what can be done to tackle the issue, and what lessons have been learned in the fight against this pernicious, but largely curable, illness. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also on the show, are we seeing the first cases of locally transmitted Mpox outside of the African continent? And FND, or functional neurologic disorder – the most common disorder you’ve probably never heard of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Image Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY&lt;/p&gt;</description>

New global report finds tuberculosis is once again the leading infectious disease.

A new global report has found that tuberculosis is once again the leading infectious disease causing mortality around the globe, as covid cases recede. We find out what can be done to tackle the issue, and what lessons have been learned in the fight against this pernicious, but largely curable, illness. Also on the show, are we seeing the first cases of locally transmitted Mpox outside of the African continent? And FND, or functional neurologic disorder – the most common disorder you’ve probably never heard of.Image Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Tuberculosis returns as top infectious disease

<description>&lt;p&gt;The telehealth industry is booming, but a new investigation reveals a hidden network of medical groups fuelling the rise of online prescriptions for weight-loss drugs. Are patients being put at risk in this rush for GLP-1 medications?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also on the show, we get an update on how a decade of research into digital avatar therapy is helping patients with psychosis challenge the voices they hear. Plus, how does the experience of egg donation vary around the world? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Katie Tomsett and Margaret Sessa-Hawkins&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Telehealth platforms are increasingly prescribing GLP-1s, raising concerns about safety.

The telehealth industry is booming, but a new investigation reveals a hidden network of medical groups fuelling the rise of online prescriptions for weight-loss drugs. Are patients being put at risk in this rush for GLP-1 medications?Also on the show, we get an update on how a decade of research into digital avatar therapy is helping patients with psychosis challenge the voices they hear. Plus, how does the experience of egg donation vary around the world? Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Katie Tomsett and Margaret Sessa-Hawkins

Weight loss gold rush

<description>&lt;p&gt;A new study from America looks at the safety of organ transplants between people with HIV. Its promising results raise the potential for expanding access to life-saving treatments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week's show also examines a surprising resurgence of scurvy, a disease often associated with historical poverty. Is the current cost of living crisis contributing to nutritional deficiencies? Plus, an update from the Africa CDC reveals encouraging news about the Marburg virus outbreak, but a grim warning about the spread of Mpox. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Claudia Hammond	
Producer: Margaret Sessa Hawkins&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A new study looks at the safety of organ transplants between people with HIV

A new study from America looks at the safety of organ transplants between people with HIV. Its promising results raise the potential for expanding access to life-saving treatments.This week's show also examines a surprising resurgence of scurvy, a disease often associated with historical poverty. Is the current cost of living crisis contributing to nutritional deficiencies? Plus, an update from the Africa CDC reveals encouraging news about the Marburg virus outbreak, but a grim warning about the spread of Mpox. Presenter: Claudia Hammond	
Producer: Margaret Sessa Hawkins

Organ transplant in HIV+ patients

<description>&lt;p&gt;Can rapid diagnostic tests make a difference in the fight against malaria? A new study tries to quantify the real-world difference these tests are making.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also on the show, what can we learn from a single documented case of a medical anomaly: like the recent study of a break dancer presenting with a thickened skull. And Claudia learns to surf – all in the name of health. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What difference are rapid diagnostic tests making in the fight against malaria?

Can rapid diagnostic tests make a difference in the fight against malaria? A new study tries to quantify the real-world difference these tests are making.Also on the show, what can we learn from a single documented case of a medical anomaly: like the recent study of a break dancer presenting with a thickened skull. And Claudia learns to surf – all in the name of health. Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins

Rapid malaria diagnoses

<description>&lt;p&gt;The discovery of Micro RNA has won the Nobel Prize for medicine. We learn more about what micro RNA is, how it contributes to gene regulation, and what that means for our health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also on the programme, there has been an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, and the pharmaceutical company Gilead is making a revolutionary HIV medication available to countries that need it most. But does this good news story have an unexpected downside. We learn more on Health Check.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What is micro RNA, and why has it been awarded the Nobel prize for medicine?

The discovery of Micro RNA has won the Nobel Prize for medicine. We learn more about what micro RNA is, how it contributes to gene regulation, and what that means for our health.Also on the programme, there has been an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, and the pharmaceutical company Gilead is making a revolutionary HIV medication available to countries that need it most. But does this good news story have an unexpected downside. We learn more on Health Check.

Micro RNA wins Nobel

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