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First Aid, Podcast
After a British tourist tragically lost her life after a dog scratch in Morocco, in this episode, Dr Michelle shares the crucial facts every traveller needs to know: what is rabies? How do you prevent it? And why timing is everything.
17th July 2025
First Aid, Podcast
As the Swiss summer heats up, many are flocking to rivers and lakes to cool off. This episode explores why drowning remains a persistent danger, who’s most at risk, and the simple precautions that can save lives.
3rd July 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
Dr Michelle talks with paediatrician Dr Sarah Glick about chickenpox and its vaccine and how things have changed in Switzerland since the mid-1990s.
30th June 2025
First Aid, Podcast
Why should Alertswiss be on your phone? Dr Michelle reveals how this app keeps you safe in emergencies – from floods to pandemics – and how it helped the village of Blatten.
20th June 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
Dr Michelle discusses asparagus, a nutritional powerhouse with some curious side effects.
18th June 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
This week, Dr Michelle explains an underactive thyroid gland – hypothyroidism – what to look out for, how it can be diagnosed, and how it can be treated.
11th June 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
May Measure Month is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about raised blood pressure, the number one cause of preventable death worldwide. Spend five minutes with Dr Michelle as she explains what the readings mean and why getting your blood pressure checked could be one of the most important steps you take for your health.
4th June 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
May is ALS awareness month: in this episode, Dr Michelle breaks down what Motor Neurone Disease and ALS are, how they affect the nervous system, and why global awareness is so vital.
28th May 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
Tick season is here – and with new risk zones and updated vaccination guidelines, especially for young children, tune in as Dr Michelle Wright unpacks the latest health advice and what it means for your family.
12th May 2025
