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'I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again'
A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.
'My wife died in childbirth but wasn't told she'd been given labour drug overdose'
Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.
'My wife died in childbirth but wasn't told she'd been given labour drug overdose'
Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.
NHS to offer same-day prostate cancer diagnosis
The new trial, which uses AI, has been described as a "game changer" for treating the disease.
Seasonal and decadal changes in glycated albumin levels of Japanese blood donors
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundThe Japanese Red Cross Society measures levels of glycated albumin (GA), an indicator of mean blood glucose levels, in blood obtained from all donors.MethodsChanges in mean GA levels and the percentage of cases of prediabetes from 2009 to 2018 ...
BackgroundThe Japanese Red Cross Society measures levels of glycated albumin (GA), an indicator of mean blood glucose levels, in blood obtained from all donors.MethodsChanges in mean GA levels and the percentage of cases of prediabetes from 2009 to 2018 ...
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts
The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.
Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study
Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.
What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
Mpox cases in Europe prompt vaccine reminder
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
NHS needs up to £3bn extra to avoid cuts, health leaders warn
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
Willpower doesn't exist. Why so much of your health isn't your fault
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they've learnt over the course of 30 episodes.
Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise
Flu season has come early and cases are rising among children, NHS England says.
The Documentary Podcast
People with the condition tell us how it affects their lives
Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
Mum is first UK patient to trial new MS treatment
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the "scientific rationale" behind the treatment.
Local health hubs at risk as community services under strain
Care Quality Commission warns GP, mental health and social care services lacking staff and capacity.
Home fined after two disabled residents drowned
A boat designed for wheelchair users took on water and flipped, trapping the victims.
