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Health Check

BBC World Servicewww.bbc.co.uk

Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.

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Episodes

The global toll of food poisoning

The WHO has conducted their first global assessment of food contamination in over a decade and found that more than 1.5 million people are killed by food poisoning every year. Dr Ann Robinson joins Claudia Hammond to discuss the common causes of foodborne illness. Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis which can cause sudden and severe joint pain. Claudia is joined by Professor Nicola Dalbeth an academic rheumatologist at the University of Auckland in New Zealand to discuss misconceptions abou...

Jun 17, 202626 min

How reading fiction impacts our mental health

This episode of Health Check delves into the science and personal experiences behind reading fiction's powerful effects on mental health. Featuring novelists and psychologists, the discussion covers how our minds construct narrative worlds, the therapeutic benefits of bibliotherapy and poetry, and literature's unique ability to cultivate empathy and provide rest. Discover why novels make us feel more human and how they can profoundly shape our lives.

Jun 10, 202626 min
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