Afternoons with Helen Farmer

A new immunotherapy drug doesn't cure type 1 diabetes, but for people identified in the very earliest stage of the disease, it can delay the need for insulin by an average of almost three years.

Does overpraising kids create more harm than good?

How's your netiquette? Yes, internet etiquette.

And university acceptance rates are falling, but why?

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Children have around 620 hours of free time over the summer so how will you keep them busy and still learning during the holidays? Find out here.

Why do performing arts doesn't always translate to social confidence? What can you do about it? 

And we also have the check list for you when it comes to house repairs and keeping your homes safe while you're away.

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We've got your weekend covered with everything delicious— from freshly baked bread, pizza, coffee, and chocolates to comforting ramen, mushrooms, and edible flowers.

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When children leave home, what happens to the parents? We discuss the challenges of empty nesting, what parents can do to adapt to this new chapter and find purpose beyond parenting.

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Studies have shown women are more likely to experience delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms and gaps in care. Today we're asking why that happened, what it means for women in the UAE, and how we start closing those gaps.

It might not be just dry skin... find out when it's already chronic dermatitis.

And why do the World Cup affect us so deeply?

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Sharing a bed has long been a symbol of a healthy relationship, but why do more and more couples choose to sleep apart?

Limiting technology use in the classroom is what we discussed with Paul Gardner from Ambassador International Academy Mankool.

How can hearing loss be linked to dementia? We ask Dr Zemer Wang.

We meet gymnastics coach Sarah and inspiring athlete, a person of determination, Laila Labib.

And yes, we know when it's over... so why do we stay?

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Summer can be a strange time in recruitment, with some companies slowing down while others use the quieter months to hire strategically. We look at what's really happening in the jobs market, where the opportunities are, and how to make sure you're not wasting the next few months.  

The UAE is set to ban social media access for children under 15. But do bans actually work? 

We also turn our attention to organ transplants and met a lady called Sonye, who was into motor racing but eventually had to struggle taking a shower or climbing stairs... until she got a second chance in life after a lung transplant.

Why is father-friendly workplace support becoming such an important national conversation in the UAE today? 

And on our Legal Clinic today, we answer your questions from wages to your employment contract.

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Chef Jason Atherton talks about how fatherhood has influenced his kitchens, and what the future holds for his restaurant empire. 

Lifestyle journalist Rob Chilton tells us where to take dad for Father's Day.

How does a recipe get developed? The team at EAT X takes us through the journey.

Mina Liccione and Ali Al Sayed celebrate the 18th year of Dubomedy, and drop a few dad jokes!

Love cheese? Get to know this hidden gem in Dubai - The Cheeseroom, where hundreds of cheeses are on offer.

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Fouzia and Kashaf want their father to live with dignity and less suffering following a devastating life-limiting diagnosis, and found it through Dr. Paul Coulter, who heads up the palliative care service at NMC Healthcare in Dubai.

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We're getting valuable insights from Dr. Alison Burrows, technology and wellbeing consultant, and Yasmin Carey, an influencer and content creator - they're on opposite ends of the argument. 

Plus - we're getting to know the communities that you could join if you need a safe space:
UNMUTE for mothers, Living Room Theatre, and The Expression Lab. 

And finally, would you let AI choose your life partner? Sara Al Madani and Mohamed Amine Belarby have created a platform called Soulsearch.ai - which they're calling "Love is Blind" in an app. 

They've also created LoveHelp.ai - an AI therapist platform.

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