The oldest woman in the world? - 23 Feb 08

A cup of olive oil a day, keeps the doctor away…

A woman in Israel has outlived most official record-keeping, and for that reason Mariam Amash’s real age may never be truly known.

However, her newly issued identity card shows she was born in 1888, making her twice as old as the country she lives in.

David Chater reports.

Riz Khan - Street Talk - 27 Nov 07

On Riz Khan Street Talk we delve into a new study that shows more sleep is the way for new mothers to lose the pregnancy weight, how the Dalai Lama may change a centuries old tradition, and what Michelin rates is the city with the best food.

Riz Khan - Street Talk - 05 Dec 07

On Riz Khan Street Talk we highlight a 98-year old Geisha who isn’t letting age keep her down and we speak with Matt Wuerker for our Punchlines segment

The Pulse-Teaching an old drug new tricks -07Jan08-Ep11-Pt 1

Time may be up for one of the world’s most deadly parasites, Kala Azar and Measles is one of the biggest child killers in the developing world.

The Pulse-Teaching an old drug new tricks -07Jan08-Ep11-Pt 2

Time may be up for one of the world’s most deadly parasites, Kala Azar and Measles is one of the biggest child killers in the developing world.

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