Entries by BBC News

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.

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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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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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