Are Tall People More Likely to Get Cancer?
More Or Less asks if tall people really are more likely to get cancer, 麻豆社 Trending charts the rise of 鈥榝amily vlog鈥� channels and the Why Factor investigates commuting.
Are tall people really more likely to get cancer? In More Or Less Ruth Alexander looks at a new Swedish study that鈥檚 caused headlines around the world, and asks how worried tall people like her should be about developing the illness.
麻豆社 Trending reports on the outpouring of grief online over the death of teenager Caleb Bratayley, a member of one of YouTube鈥檚 most famous families, who became well known for simply uploading vast swathes of their day to day lives. Why is there such a big audience for 鈥榝amily vlog鈥� channels? We also hear from an Instagram user posting pictures of the good life鈥� in Syria, from a part largely untouched by the war. And we find out about Afghanistan鈥檚 first satirical Facebook page 鈥楰abul Taxi鈥�.
In the Why Factor, Mike Williams, looks at the pain and pleasure of commuting and asks how it makes us the people we are.
(Image: A patient has her height measured. Credit: Shutterstock)
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- Thu 15 Oct 2015 08:06GMT麻豆社 World Service
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