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What’s normal when it comes to women’s health, and when should you seek answers? This Morning regular, NHS GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif joins Lara Lewington to explore the health data, tests and technology that can help women understand their bodies and take charge of their health. From period-tracking apps and menstrual cycle data to pelvic floor trainers and hormone testing, we separate useful tools from wellness hype. We also explore why pregnancy can act as a lifelong health stress test, the promising science of menstrual stem cells, and the gender research gap that has left women underrepresented in medical studies. Lara Lewington is a technology journalist and broadcaster who presented the BBC’s Click for 15 years. She’s also the author of Hacking Humanity, about how technology is changing health. In Your Body of Evidence, Lara and her expert guests unpack the evidence behind health data, wearable technology, at-home testing and wellness claims, helping listeners make more informed decisions about their health. Your Body of Evidence is partnered with Thriva. To get proactive about your health with at-home biomarker testing, visit https://thrive.co and use code BODYOFEVIDENCE for 20% off your first test or membership. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more deep dives into the science, tech, and data shaping our bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lara Lewington sits down with leading Cambridge geneticist and obesity researcher Professor Giles Yeo to uncover the science, reality, and future of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. From how these medications interact directly with hunger and reward circuits in the brain to the surprising biological truth behind muscle loss and "Ozempic face," Professor Yeo breaks down what actually happens when appetite is chemically switched off. Plus, we explore whether GLP-1s could protect against diseases beyond obesity, the reality of taking them long-term, and how continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) fit into everyday health tracking. Special Offer: This episode is brought to you in partnership with Thrive. To take control of your health data with simple, painless at-home blood testing for blood sugar, inflammation, and more, visit https://thriva.co and use code BODYOFEVIDENCE for 20% off your first test or membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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