We look at the reasons behind a recent surge in Whooping cough cases in Europe and Asia. Also on the program: why are women more susceptible to heat-related mortality, the small patches that could revolutionise vaccines, and the recent Northern Lights sightings have us looking at the psychology of awe. Presenter: Claudia Hammond Panellist: Smitha Mundasad Producer: Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
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Hello and welcome to Health Check from the BBC.
I'm Claudia Hammond.
In this show, we examine the impact that the world around us has on our health in our everyday lives.
And sometimes it's easy to see by looking around you.
Like this week, lots of people I know have been coughing for what seems like months.
They might have the hundred day cough or whooping cough.
As numbers rise in Asia and Europe, we'll be asking why?
And in some parts of the world, you can't help but have noticed that temperatures are on the rise.
What's not always so obvious is the serious effect that hotter weather can have on our health.
If you're vulnerable, it can even be lethal.