This week, Barney and Eve address the social media backlash to posts by breast cancer surgeon Liz O’Riordan in which she talks about how alcohol and obesity increased the risk of breast cancer. Liz, who’s had breast cancer twice herself, was accused of victim blaming. Dr Asher Larmy, GP and fat activist, claims being overweight doesn’t, in fact, cause illness – and that messages like these simply further stigmatises women. But Liz says it’s vital we have the ‘difficult’ conversations, so women know their risks...

<p>This week, Barney and Eve address the social media backlash to posts by breast cancer surgeon Liz O’Riordan in which she talks about how alcohol and obesity increased the risk of breast cancer. Liz, who’s had breast cancer twice herself, was accused of victim blaming. Dr Asher Larmy, GP and fat activist, claims being overweight doesn’t, in fact, cause illness – and that messages like these simply further stigmatises women. But Liz says it’s vital we have the ‘difficult’ conversations, so women know their risks...</p>

Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health. 

<p>Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health.&nbsp;</p>