Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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GP Brian King joins us to break down the biggest summer health headlines — from sun sensitivity and medication side effects to tick bites, Lyme disease, hay fever, and new medical treatments on the horizon.

Dr King explains:
☀️ How heat can affect common medications like SSRIs and acne treatments
💊 Which drugs increase sun sensitivity and risk of severe sunburn
🕷️ Why tick season in Ireland is more important than ever
🤧 How to recognise and treat worsening hay fever
😴 New developments in non-addictive sleep medication
🧬 Early research into a potential skin cancer vaccine

Broadcast on 08/06/2026

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