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Toxic Culture and Systemic Failure Revealed at Nottingham Maternity Unit

A toxic culture of dismissiveness towards pregnant women has been revealed at a major NHS maternity unit, with compelling proof showing staff used offensive acronyms...

Jun 1, 2026 · admin

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Gene Test Spares Thousands from Chemotherapy Ordeal

Millions of breast malignancy patients could safely forego chemotherapy after scientists created a DNA test that determines who will gain from the treatment and who...

May 31, 2026 · admin

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NHS Accountability at Risk as Patient Watchdog Faces Abolition

Plans to dismantle Healthwatch, the autonomous patient advocate that monitors the NHS and care services throughout England and Wales, have provoked strong opposition from local...

May 30, 2026 · admin

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Prostate cancer screening limited to high-risk men with genetic markers

Prostate cancer screening should be restricted to only "a few thousand" men who possess a dangerous genetic variant and have a family history of cancer,...

May 29, 2026 · admin

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Britain’s Birth Rate Hits 50-Year Low as Families Weigh Economic Pressures

Britain's fertility figures has dropped sharply to its lowest level in almost five decades, with data from the Office for National Statistics revealing a stark...

May 28, 2026 · admin

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Australia battles worst diphtheria outbreak in three decades

Australia has verified its first death from diphtheria in almost ten years as the country confronts its most severe outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in...

May 26, 2026 · admin

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Oxford Scientists Race to Develop Ebola Vaccine Within Months

Scientists at Oxford University are pushing hard to develop a vaccine for Ebola that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months,...

May 24, 2026 · admin

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Silent Killer Claims Two Young Athletes Every Day Across Britain

Two young people pass away every day across Britain from sudden cardiac arrest caused by heart conditions that go undetected, a tragedy that takes approximately...

May 22, 2026 · admin

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The Hidden Salt Crisis in Britain’s High Street Sandwiches

A single chicken sarnie sold on Britain's high streets contains more salt than the entire daily recommended intake, a new investigation has uncovered. The triple-layer...

May 19, 2026 · admin

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Oral Tablet Offers Hope for Weight Maintenance After Obesity Injections

A new daily tablet could help people maintain their weight loss after stopping weight loss injections, according to the latest research. The pill, known as...

May 18, 2026 · admin