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Alzheimer’s drug fuels hope and concern after ‘breakthrough’ trial

Lecanemab was shown to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in early-stage patients.

30/11/2022

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AI predicts 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke from a single X-ray

Advances in AI are making it possible for researchers to use more data from X-ray imaging to predict future health risks.

29/11/2022

Health news

Our Future Health: UK launches its largest ever healthcare study

The “Our Future Health” scheme aims to study medical samples and data from 5 million people to help detect and treat diseases in their early stages.

31/10/2022

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A simple eye test could accurately predict a future fatal heart attack

Researchers say the advantage of a AI-driven retinal scan are that they are non-invasive and the process is fully-automated.

05/10/2022

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This blood test can spot cancer before you show any symptoms

The Galleri blood test can detect cancers that don’t currently have routine screening methods.

12/09/2022

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Award-winning new device could help women self-check for breast cancer

The device monitors abnormalities in breast tissue via sound waves and allows women to track any changes on an app.

12/09/2022

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Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test

The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test.

07/09/2022

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These nanotech 'e-tattoos' could one day help monitor your health

Its developers say the tech is still in its early stages, but one day it can offer a non-intrusive and personalised way to monitor health conditions.

03/08/2022

Nature

Big cat gets a CAT scan at London Zoo for the first time

Vets at London Zoo arranged VIP treatment for their endangered Asiatic lion with earache.

14/07/2022

Health news

Three more children die in unexplained acute hepatitis outbreak

The unexplained cases of liver inflammation have led to at least 17 liver transplants and four deaths among patients aged under 16.

02/05/2022

Health news

At least one child has died from mystery Hepatitis outbreak, WHO says

Health authorities are investigating the possible cause of an outbreak of 'acute hepatitis of unknown origin' that has claimed at least one life.

25/04/2022

Health news

Mysterious spike in hepatitis in children sees cases around Europe

Last week, health authorities warned countries to be on the alert following a spike in cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children in the UK.

19/04/2022

Green News

Will Switzerland become the first country to ban animal testing?

For the fourth time, animal welfare activists are trying to get the ban approved, but the government and researchers say it “goes too far.”

11/02/2022