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Health
New AI tool which colour-codes the body during live surgery used in UK-first
Surgeons operated on a patient at St Mark’s Hospital in London.
6 Jun 2026
Health
Talking therapy for back pain can help patients for up to three years – study
Chronic lower back pain is a common problem.
5 Aug 2025
Health
Concern over weight gain after ‘skinny jabs’
Health experts have said people should be offered post-jab support.
5 Aug 2025
Health
Warning over virus dangerous to newborns and elderly after surge in Australia
Officials have urged pregnant women to get the RSV jab.
5 Aug 2025
Health
Infections linked to wipes which may have been used to clean cuts
Certain wipes should be thrown in the bin, health experts have said.
4 Aug 2025
Health
‘Exciting’ new diagnostic method can detect tiny traces of cancer
Academics have developed a new scanning technique which will spot early signs of myeloma returning.
4 Aug 2025
Showbiz1 Aug 2025
'Absolute superheroes': Flintoff visits medics who cared for him
The former England cricket star met the medics who cared for him after his horrific crash while filming an episode of Top Gear
Health
BMA has ‘squandered the goodwill’ of Government – Streeting
Resident doctors returned to work on Wednesday following five days of strike action.
30 Jul 2025
Health
NHS lessens impact of doctors’ strike as fewer take to picket lines
Resident doctors have been on strike for five days.
30 Jul 2025
Science
Study suggests link between ultra processed foods and lung cancer
Researchers looked at UPF consumption and cases of lung cancer among more than 100,000 adults.
29 Jul 2025
Health
Report highlights ‘significant concerns’ over hospital maternity services
More than 100 recommendations have been made to improve maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
29 Jul 2025
Politics
Resident doctors refuse to rule out further strikes
NHS officials have said that cancelled bookings will be rescheduled within two weeks.
29 Jul 2025
Science
Obesity to fuel rise in liver cancer cases – study
By 2025, 11% of liver cancers will be linked to obesity.
28 Jul 2025
Health
Thousands of cancer cases could be prevented with more breast removal surgeries
Around one in seven women in the UK develop breast cancer during their lifetime.
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Changes to infected blood compensation scheme following outcry from victims
A critical report about the compensation scheme was published earlier this month.
21 Jul 2025
UK21 Jul 2025
Resident doctor strike plans could put patients at risk, BMA warns
A five-day walkout is scheduled to start on Friday and could cause significant upheaval to the NHS in England
Health
Worst places in the UK to have a heart stoppage identified
The British Heart Foundation has highlighted the UK’s ‘defibrillator deserts’.
21 Jul 2025
Health
New tool can identify children who are likely to become obese in adulthood
It is hoped the discovery could one day lead to targeted help for youngsters at highest risk.
21 Jul 2025
Tech
Heart issues among endurance athletes studied by scientists
Researchers examined 106 former competitive cyclists or triathletes.
18 Jul 2025
Business News
Wes Streeting to meet resident doctors’ leaders in bid to avoid strikes
The Health Secretary has insisted the Government will not budge on pay, but said discussions could focus on improving working lives of medics.
17 Jul 2025
Science
Scientists unlock secret behind rare disease where flu can cause paralysis
One family said that the discovery offers hope.
16 Jul 2025