: 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 article examines whether the show is primarily a public health service or a "make-over" show driven by shock value.
: 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
: A critique in the Irish Medical Times that explores the "science of disgust" and the contradictory message of broadcasting private medical conditions for public "gawking". Scientific and Educational Value
: An interview with the GP for the E4 reboot, where she emphasizes the importance of patients being prepared for consultations and not sitting on their medical worries.
: 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.
