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Rare cancer discovered after mum underwent hysterectomy
Mum-of-four Donna Marklew, from Coventry, discovered she had cancer after a post-op biopsy.
Needle-free allergy treatment in Guernsey?
Medics say an adrenaline nasal spray to treat allergic reactions "could be a real step forward" if approved in Guernsey
Eating less protein could slow aging, review of 350 studies finds
A major review of more than 350 studies suggests that eating less protein could slow aging, improve metabolic health, and potentially extend lifespan, challenging the widespread belief that more prote
Cancer uses antioxidants to disarm the immune system, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered that tumors release natural antioxidants to shut down the immune cells responsible for destroying cancer, exploiting a surprising weakness in the body's defenses. Blocking t
Amber alert as Scotland faces blood donation shortages
An amber alert has been issued after stockpiles of blood fell below target several times in recent months
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Can robots make surgery better for patients? And is it cost-effective?
'Screening may have picked up my lung cancer earlier'
Joan McConville is calling for a national screening programme in Northern Ireland, like there is in England and Wales.
Why heart attacks can still happen even when bad cholesterol is low
Even when bad cholesterol is brought down to healthy levels, some people remain at risk of heart attacks, and scientists may have discovered why. Researchers identified two types of fat-carrying parti
Alzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain
A surprising discovery suggests that some early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain. Using miniature laboratory systems made from human cells, scientists found that genetic mutati
NHS boss received nearly £400,000 'redundancy' pay-off when she retired
The payment comes ahead of a planned major overhaul of Scotland's NHS which could see the number of health boards cut dramatically.
I almost died after a toothache led to sepsis and a rare heart condition
Doctors told Danny Ellis it was a "miracle" he was alive after his first heart surgery failed.
Paramedic injured while assisting patient
The ambulance service said the "attack lasted a number of minutes"
Senior doctors at Glasgow hospital in care delay warning
Consultants at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say conditions for emergency patients there are deteriorating.
Psychiatric intensive care unit for women to open
The unit will care for women with serious mental health needs in Kent and Medway.
Common supplement could help fight psoriasis, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered that pantethine, a readily available vitamin B5 derivative, can calm overactive immune cells and may help fight psoriasis. The supplement prevented psoriasis in mice and sho
When your gut bacteria run out of fiber, they may start eating your gut lining
Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this activity in check. Overlooked p
Scientists discover a surprising link between acorns and lyme disease
After more than 35 years of research, scientists have uncovered surprising clues about what really drives Lyme disease risk. Contrary to longstanding assumptions, deer populations appear less importan
A simple supplement may help clear brain fog after cancer
A surprising new study from UCLA suggests that a naturally occurring molecule could help breast cancer survivors overcome the frustrating brain fog and exhaustion that can linger long after treatment