Embarrassing Bodies -

: 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

: 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. Embarrassing Bodies

: 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'

: Dr. Jessen reflects on the show's legacy, arguing that being "open and honest" about afflictions helps remove the stigma that often causes people to suffer in silence. Embarrassing Bodies