: This article from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine details a specific experiment where a scientist infected himself with hookworm on the show to study tropical diseases.
: This piece features a GP who critiques the "exhibitionistic" nature of the show, questioning if it focuses too much on shocking visuals rather than address the actual barriers people face when seeking medical care. Embarrassing Bodies
: This article examines whether the show is primarily a public health service or a "make-over" show driven by shock value. : This article from the London School of
: An exploration of the motivations behind participants' decisions to share private medical conditions with a national audience. Dr Christian Jessen on how we made TV's Embarrassing Bodies Embarrassing Bodies