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Actress Daneka Etchells says years of severe period pain, heavy bleeding and repeated medical appointments ended with a late endometriosis diagnosis and lasting nerve damage.
A blood test being adopted by NHS trusts could help rule out womb cancer in some postmenopausal women and reduce the need for transvaginal ultrasound scans.
The British Medical Association has put staff roles in England at risk as it seeks to reduce costs, prompting concern among employees and the GMB union.
NHS England will launch a digital walking challenge asking people to complete the equivalent of a marathon each month, with rewards planned for those who take part consistently.
A study published in Cancer Research outlines a novel vulnerability in kidney cancer cells lacking the SETD2 gene, revealing their dependence on the protein BCL-xL for survival. This finding offers a potential new treatment path for aggressive kidney cancers that currently have limited options.
A new study reported by the BBC this week links regular strength training with a lower risk of early death, a finding that could shape how communities approach
A new UK study has found that younger adults are not getting healthier than the generations before them at the same age, a pattern researchers describe as a gen
The NHS spent a record £241 million on private companies to read CT and MRI scans, according to new research that has triggered fresh warnings over staff short
UK researchers have reported early signs that an immune targeted medicine already used in rheumatology could help some people with depression who do not improve
Researchers reported this week that regular exposure to cold—including the use of ice vests or daily cold showers—was linked to fat loss in a small group of
Mounjaro and Wegovy are injectable drugs prescribed for obesity to reduce appetite and support weight loss. While effective during treatment, users often regain weight after stopping, raising questions about long-term management and ongoing care.
New research highlights how nutrition affects both male and female fertility, and outlines the practical implications for couples planning pregnancy. Key nutrients like folic acid remain vital for fetal development, while dietary patterns influence conception chances and long-term child health.
Families affected by spinal muscular atrophy are welcoming wider NHS access to two treatments after health officials confirmed the drugs can significantly improve survival and quality of life for children with the condition.
Children affected by a rare muscle wasting condition could gain access to a new NHS funded treatment after health officials approved wider use of the drug.
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