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.
Health
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What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
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.
‘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.
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.
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
‘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.
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.
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.
