Health minister instructs trusts to pause cuts to Phone First service
The triage line was scrapped in Belfast and was to close in the Northern Trust later this month.
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Beyond cholesterol and tobacco: violence also weighs on women's heart health
One in three women admitted to Cardiology at the October 12 Hospital in Madrid had suffered ill-treatment throughout her life
Why the second wave of 'hackeos' to the refrigerators in supermarkets warns of the risks that come
The attacks prove that, in a hyperconnected world, critical infrastructure is vulnerable. This time it was the supermarkets, tomorrow can be a hospital.
Tempted by snacks before bed? Here's why - and what you can do about it
There are biological reasons why you may reach for sweet treats before bed, but you can change the habit.
UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital
The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.
Brothers warned health trust days before man's death
Barnaby Spicer died in December 2024, weeks after being discharged from a mental health hospital.
Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation
Scientists have solved a decades-old mystery and uncovered a hidden immune system defense that protects healthy cells from the very inflammation meant to fight infections. The surprising discovery could lead to new approaches for treating cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and other conditions involving excessive inflammation.
Goodbye, cavities? Scientists create gel that could regrow tooth enamel
Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that could regrow lost tooth enamel by harnessing minerals naturally found in saliva, potentially overcoming one of dentistry’s biggest limitations. The regenerated enamel behaves much like healthy enamel, raising hopes for a simple treatment that could repair damaged teeth, prevent decay, and reduce sensitivity.
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Sara Carbonero reflects on death in a television debate following the Urda accident: "I'm afraid, especially for the people who stay"
Invited to Cristina Pardo's' La Mesa 'program in Antena 3, the journalist, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, explained that she is very aware that "living is a miracle": "You just have to go for a walk in the hospitals"
Midwives concerned over possible baby unit closures
The RCM union says possible closures in Norfolk would also affect patients in neighbouring counties.
Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau
The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.
The NHS is relying more on charities - and that might be creating problems for patients
Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?
Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade.
'Such terrible waste' as health trust buildings could cost an extra £20m
The maternity building on the Royal Victoria Hospital site is already tens of millions of pounds over budget.
Scientists trick cancer cells into making the drugs that kill them
Scientists have developed a promising new cancer-fighting strategy that uses carbon monoxide naturally produced by tumor cells to manufacture powerful drugs inside the cancer cells themselves. Early laboratory experiments suggest the technique could selectively attack cancer while sparing healthy cells, potentially paving the way for safer chemotherapy alternatives.
Gene editing could replace a lifetime of medication, but there's a catch
A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications. But scientists warn that permanently altering genes introduces risks that could take years to emerge, making long-term safety a critical challenge.
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'Multi-cancer' blood tests coming to some GP surgeries soon
The aim is to detect hard-to-diagnose abdominal cancers, including liver, ovarian and pancreatic cancer, much sooner.
Rural health board shake-up opposed as locals fight cuts to hospital beds
The plans would see inpatient beds reduced from 146 to either 90 or 60 in the county.
I was told I was too young to have cancer
Beth Jenkins' cancer was initially missed after told she was "too young" to have the disease.
No babies to be born at hospital from end of November
A pregnant woman is to lodge Judicial Review papers to attempt to delay the implementation of the plan.