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'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.
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Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs routinely for secondary school-aged people to better protect them.
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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.
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Why listening to birdsong is good for you
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.
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County the place to spiritually develop, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".
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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.
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The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.
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Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
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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
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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.
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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.
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PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
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Woman's Hour
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.
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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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Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
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.
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Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
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Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.
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We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
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US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
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'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back'
It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS.
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Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness
Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention.
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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
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Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference?
During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
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'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
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Cycling from Paris to London for Rori
The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
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Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
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Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side
As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
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Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
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Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
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Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care
Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.
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Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
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MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
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What heat actually does to the body
The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.
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Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
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What does extreme heat do to your body?
Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?
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German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients
The German palliative care doctor was found guilty of murdering 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024.
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More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
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Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
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Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
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Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.
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Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future
Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.
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