BBC Inside Health investigates full-body MRI scan business and stroke risk factors
The BBC programme Inside Health examines the costs of full-body MRI scans and rising stroke rates among black African and Caribbean people in the UK.
Clinics promote early disease detection
Health clinics argue that full-body MRI scans can identify diseases before symptoms appear. Critics claim these tests waste money and cause unnecessary anxiety about potential problems. The programme features a visit to one such clinic to explore these claims.
Stroke rates rise in specific groups
New research indicates strokes are increasing faster among black African and black Caribbean people than white people in the UK. High blood pressure is identified as the main driver behind this trend. The show includes interviews with a GP who studies stroke risk factors.
Emergency food stockpile advice offered
A nutritional scientist explains how to prepare healthy meals using non-perishable goods without running water. The discussion notes that eating biscuits does not have to be part of an emergency diet. Viewers learn ways to maintain nutrition during a crisis.
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