No Appointment Necessary

Are weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro safe, or a risky shortcut? Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey begin their weekly check-in by cutting through the hype to reveal how these injections work, their side effects, costs, and the truth about obesity, genetics, and food noise. Plus, Dr Amir answers quick-fire health questions on ingrown hairs, bruising, and shares one life-changing health tip for anyone over 40! The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information — it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information.  Have a question, feedback, or want to suggest a topic? Email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 – The Weight Loss Jab - is it safe and legal to buy the jab online? 02:45 – What Is the Weight Loss Jab? 06:55 – Side Effects & Medical Risks 08:18 – The Online Pharmacy Problem 10:09 – Muscle Loss & Lifestyle Support 13:11 – Root Causes of Obesity 15:05 – Food Noise & Set-Point Theory 18:00 – Who Can Get It on the NHS? 22:52 – Chat GP: Quick-Fire Questions on ingrown hairs, bruising, and Amir’s ultimate health tip! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Struggling to see your GP? Left late-night Googling your symptoms? You're not alone – and we’re here to help! No Appointment Necessary is your weekly prescription of trusted, no-nonsense health advice from working GP Dr Amir Khan, who’s here to cut through the confusion, bust the myths, and help you take charge of your well-being. Alongside him is his close friend and co-host Cherry Healey – a passionate health advocate on hand to ask your questions and get the very best info to help you feel in control. Over 80% of women say they don’t feel heard at the doctor’s, and with appointments so hard to get, and when you do get one they’re over in a flash, that’s why we’ve opened our doors for you to join us each week for real, relatable health advice, helpful lifestyle tips, and a catch-up with Dr Amir and Cherry. No pressure, no rush – and no receptionist to get past! Episodes drop every Tuesday, fully visualised on YouTube and Spotify. Dr Amir and Cherry would love to hear from you - please drop us an email: noappointmentpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @noappointmentpodcast Viral Tribe Production Exec produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices