Health Check Episodes Available now
Is using the internet good for us?
A new study finds being online could have a positive impact on our wellbeing.
New human cases of bird flu
A third case of H5N1 confirmed in farmworker experiencing respiratory symptoms in the US
How long will we live in future?
New findings suggest life expectancy will increase five years by 2050.
Medical Innovations
This week we look at some innovative thinking in medicine.
Whooping cough on the rise
Why are Whooping cough cases surging through much of Europe and Asia?
Conflict's impact on a neglected disease
Conflict in Sudan impacts a research center for neglected disease mycetoma
What鈥檚 happening with girls鈥� mental health?
Claudia Hammond explores the mental health issues affecting teenage girls
Is turbulence injuring more and more flyers?
We look at what鈥檚 behind a rise in incidents causing injuries to air passengers
Nigeria rolls out world鈥檚 first 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
New Men5CV vaccine protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria
How we hope
A discussion from the Northern Ireland Science Festival exploring the psychology of hope.
