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Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

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Inside Health: HIV and MS; Black skin and cancer; Iron overload; Losing your sense of smell

05/08/2014

HIV and MS; Black skin and cancer; Iron overload; Losing your sense of smell

BBC Radio 4 - Inside Health, HIV and MS; Black skin and cancer; Iron overload; Losing your sense of smell

Dr Mark Porter finds out why people with HIV very rarely get multiple sclerosis.

Dr Mark Porter goes on a weekly quest to demystify health issues. He finds out why HIV might protect against MS, and what it means for possible future treatments.

Dr Mark Porter finds out about the latest research investigating why people with HIV very rarely get multiple sclerosis. What does it mean for the cause of MS and possible future treatments? Also in the programme how much is black skin at reduced risk of skin cancer from exposure to the sun? Why iron overload can often go undiagnosed and the training for the nose that can help recover a lost sense of smell.

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