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More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
Inside Health
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergy caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
How AI can help with healthcare
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said.
Why do we procrastinate?
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week.
Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success.
'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'
Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman.
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up.
I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place.
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting".
Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 - but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly.
Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study.
What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment.
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'
He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Why listening to birdsong is good for you
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is.
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for life-limiting muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"
Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks
What in the World
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes
Somerset MP Anna Sabine loses voice after surgery
Anna Sabine was having a lump removed from her thyroid when a nerve to one of her vocal cords was cut.
What in the World
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
Woman's Hour
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.
'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry
The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry.
How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?
Experts suggest more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves.
Inside Health
Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?
Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?
A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
Is your period worsening your ADHD symptoms?
A first of its kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
How much exercise do you need to do in a week?
Just 150 minutes of exercise a week could help you keep fit and healthy.
More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
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