Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying'

The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diagnosed with a simple new test.

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

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'My daughter went into hospital to get better - now she's dead'

Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.

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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.

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Monday, May 25, 2026

PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'

Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

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Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying'