Biggest health stories of the year
Biggest stories of the year; devices to aid our memories; fixing the gender pay gap and Strep A latest
It鈥檚 been another busy year on the 成人快手鈥檚 Health Check, where we鈥檝e brought you the health and science stories that matter to you from around the globe, week in, week out.
In this episode, Claudia Hammond is joined by Dr Ann Robinson to pick out some of the biggest breakthroughs of the year, from major advancements in gene therapy for two debilitating blood conditions, to a huge leap forward on treatment for dementia, and what looks like the conclusion of a long-running medical mystery.
Claudia also hears about new findings on the best way to remember the important things in life 鈥� is it writing a list? Tech aides? Or a bit of both? And findings from a new German study on how psychology could be used to help close the gender pay gap.
And we鈥檒l look at the current rise in infections in Europe associated with the streptococcus bacteria 鈥� why is this happening now and how can you spot the signs of more serious infection?
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Gerry Holt
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