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BBC OS: 2024/02/26 17:06 GMT: What is Cushing's syndrome?

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What is Cushing's syndrome?

2024/02/26 17:06 GMT

2024/02/26 17:06 GMT: What is Cushing's syndrome?

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The American actor and director Amy Schumer has revealed she has Cushing's syndrome

The American actor and director Amy Schumer has revealed she has Cushing's syndrome.

Amy Schumer revealed Cushing's syndrome after being swarmed by comments about her face, with fans saying it looked "puffier" during recent TV interviews. We explain what exactly is Cushing's syndrome and hear from those who have experienced the condition.

The Israeli government says the military has presented the war cabinet with a plan for the evacuation of Palestinian civilians from combat zones in Gaza. We speak to our correspondent about Israel's plans for an offensive in Rafah. 

Our correspondent has spoken to people in Alabama about the state's Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children. The ruling raises concerns for cancer patients. We speak to a couple in Alabama. 

The US actor Sylvester Stallone has said actors shouldn't do their own stunts. We bring together two people to share what it is like to be a stunt performer. 

Presenter: Luke Jones

(Photo: Amy Schumer. Credit: Getty Images)

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