NHS Lowers Bowel Cancer Screening Threshold
NHS England is lowering the detection threshold for its bowel cancer home-testing kits, aiming to detect thousands more cases earlier and save lives.
NHS England is lowering the detection threshold for its bowel cancer home-testing kits, aiming to detect thousands more cases earlier and save lives.
A three-day-old baby boy died from sepsis after hospital staff failed to wake his sleeping mother for crucial observations on a chaotic maternity ward, an NHS investigation has revealed.
Food influencer Emma shares her viral caramelised onion and sausage pie recipe with a simple honey mustard glaze that elevates this comforting homemade dish.
Discover the NHS Fitness Studio's free exercise videos, offering gym-quality workouts at home. With 23 expert-led sessions from yoga to aerobics, boost weight loss without membership fees.
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RecommendedA UK survey finds nearly half of GPs treat obese children under seven, with a quarter of under-fours affected, highlighting challenges in discussing weight issues.
Health experts urge people taking vitamin C supplements to stop immediately if they experience any of eleven specific symptoms, including diarrhoea, nausea, or signs of kidney stones.
Leading physicists argue that all memories might be illusions from random space fluctuations, based on the Boltzmann Brain hypothesis, challenging our certainty about reality.
A heartwarming story of Jack, a cocker spaniel sacked from police duty who became an indispensable support during his owner's cancer treatment.
A Michigan family has legally changed their five-year-old daughter's name to Maisie after she consistently rejected her birth name, Margaret, since she could first speak.
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RecommendedA new survey reveals nearly half of UK GPs are treating obese children under seven, with 80% finding weight discussions challenging due to emotional reactions from families.
A newborn baby died from sepsis at three days old after medical staff failed to wake his sleeping mother for crucial observations at a Welsh hospital, an investigation has revealed.
Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have heightened health surveillance and travel screening in response to a Nipah virus outbreak in India's West Bengal, with five confirmed cases.
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Mackenzie Paul, who documented her acute myeloid leukaemia journey on TikTok, has died at 26. She shared crucial early symptoms like dizziness and fatigue to help others.
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RecommendedThailand, Nepal and Taiwan implement enhanced health screenings at airports following Nipah virus outbreak in India's West Bengal, with quarantine measures for symptomatic travellers.
New research challenges the 'no pain, no gain' bodybuilding mantra, revealing mechanical tension as the key driver of muscle hypertrophy, not just soreness or damage.
Health experts warn that consuming grapefruit or its juice while taking the common antidepressant sertraline can dangerously increase medication levels in the body, leading to severe side effects.
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don reveals how a transient ischaemic attack in 2008 made him 'terribly aware' of his own mortality and changed his perspective on life.
Experts question if red light therapy masks prevent wrinkles, citing lack of evidence and recommending professional treatments for anti-ageing benefits.
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RecommendedA major new study has established a direct causal link between alcohol consumption and a heightened risk of developing bowel cancer, prompting urgent calls for public health action.
Jessica Farrington ignored night sweats, fatigue and weight loss for a year, attributing them to menopause or water changes, before discovering stage four follicular lymphoma.
Dr Zoe Williams cautions that excessive vitamin D intake can become toxic, causing calcium buildup in vital organs. The NHS recommends 10 micrograms daily during winter.
A mother's septic ordeal after late bowel cancer diagnosis highlights new NHS plans to boost screening sensitivity, aiming to cut deaths by 6% and encourage early testing.
Body language expert Judi James analyses the Princess of Wales's poignant hospital visit, revealing how her own cancer experience creates authentic connections with patients.
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RecommendedA woman over 60 describes how taking her first-ever plunge into the sea became a transformative moment, marking the beginning of a profound personal healing process and a fresh chapter in life.
Beckett Wear, 4, developed acute necrotizing encephalopathy after flu infection, a rare brain swelling condition. He faced this life-threatening complication twice, highlighting severe flu risks.
Former Hawthorn premiership player Geoff Ablett has disclosed his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, detailing his rapid health decline and future planning.
Discover easy and flavourful high-protein, high-fibre dinner recipes from Niall Kirkland, founder of The Good Bite, designed to support gut health and muscle maintenance.
Discover the potentially harmful chemicals lurking in everyday skincare products, from 'forever chemicals' to synthetic fragrances, and learn how to make safer choices for your skin health.
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