Excess flu deaths in England highlight the importance of vaccination, according to UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a significant increase in excess flu deaths in England, emphasising the importance of vaccination.
Aging men may lose sex chromosome, increasing cancer fatality
Loss of the Y chromosome has been linked to an increased risk of developing various cancers, with findings shedding light on the intricate relationship between ageing, genetics and cancer progression.
Government announces £21 million AI investment for NHS
£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.
Women's health research is severely underfunded, according to recent report
A UKCRC report found that the research into women's health is extremely underfunded compared to the research into men's health conditions.
Housing crisis report shows 8.5 million people in England unable to access appropriate housing
NHF England's report highlights the pressing housing crisis, with 8.5 million people in England lacking appropriate housing. The report calls for a long-term plan and transformative approach to address the issue ahead of the general election.
More than a third of adults lack confidence in mental health hospitals amid scandals
New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.
More than 200 companies in the UK have failed to pay their workers minimum wage
The government have named over 200 companies that have breached the National Minimum Wage law. These employers include high-street brands, sole traders and small businesses.
NHS' new skin cancer screening smartphone camera can reduce appointments by 10,000
The new lens is a small one, about the size of 50p which is easily attachable to smartphones. Additionally, once mounted to the smartphone it can be used to take pictures of your rashes, spots, moles and other skin problems in detail.
British government announce £54 million investment into the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Chloe Smith has announced new investment into artificial intelligence research at the London Tech Week.
AI part of UK government's plan to secure Britain's place as global tech leader
The government must provide "support and direction" for Britain's technology sector to reach its full economic potential according to techUK.
PCR & machine learning could detect breast cancer risk with 94% accuracy
The new study funded by top US research organisations like the National Institutes of Health, Harvard Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer SPORE, Dana Farber Cancer Institute and others reveals that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer can be detected without sequencing.
Hospital doctors in England stage 72-hour walkout
Hospital doctors in England begin a new 72-hour strike over pay on Wednesday, prompting warnings from health officials of huge disruption to patients and services.
Are anxious children being prescribed medication with minimal therapy?
An American-based study has evaluated the recent trends in anxiety disorder diagnosis and treatment among children, adolescents and young adults.
Social housing staff latest in a series of public employees to announce strike action over pay and conditions
Workers at the Housing Ombudsman and the Regulator of Social Housing have announced a week of strike action in June.
How sustainable is the new net migration number in the UK?
The new net migration number stands at 606,000, with research contradicting the government, which insists that the net migration number is not sustainable.
Business Intelligence reporting platforms helps the NHS to reduce A&E waiting times
Richard Hartill of Northdoor has highlighted how things can be improved with better business intelligence strategies like accurate data which reduced waiting times for patients.
New antitumour drug paves the way for chemotherapy and surgery-less treatment
The drug seems to work well with chemotherapy and has a long-lasting effect till six months, as shown in mouse models where Z4P killed all cancer cells in the brain but spared the healthy cells.
New cancer drug Olaparib now being rolled out on NHS
The drug is especially crucial for people with a BRCA gene mutation, a mutation branded as the "Jolie gene".
The United Nations would have us believe they are making remarkable progress in reducing poverty
According to the United Nations, 55 per cent of the world's population – about four billion people – did not benefit from social protection in 2016.
New train station worth £200 million to be built in south Cambridge by 2025, benefitting leading facility
The station will be located right by Cambridge's first-class Biomedical Campus, allowing the world's top academics to gain access to the site with ease.
Sunak failing to deliver on priorities, say Britons in new poll
Almost 6 months since Rishi Sunak set out the five priorities his government would tackle, an Ipsos poll shows Britons believe he is failing.
Junior doctors to strike again in June after demands after calls for a pay rise are ignored
UK junior doctors plan to strike in June over pay concerns, highlighting the need for government action to address their demands for fair compensation.
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
Five leading hospitals in Britain to be rebuilt through the New Hospital Programme worth £20 billion
The hospitals with infrastructures containing deteriorated concrete are set to be refurbished and upgraded by the end of the decade.
Keir Starmer outlines Labour's vision to 'create an NHS fit for the future'
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's NHS mission is a health mission for Britain.
Wes Streeting criticizes NHS, 'if the NHS doesn't reform, it will die'
There is a need for sustainable funding and the impact of high immigration rates on the healthcare system.
Over 35,000 cases of sexual misconduct or violence reported in the NHS
The alarming statistics have triggered a wider discussion among healthcare professionals and policymakers.
The new pandemic? Mental health issues driving the rise in persistent absences from school
Despite the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic over, its effects are still felt today, with a death toll totalling over 226,000 in Britain alone.
The subtle warning signs of pancreatic cancer, the 'silent killer'
With the recent passing of legendary bassist, Andy Rourke, we take a look at the underlying symptoms of pancreatic cancer, aptly dubbed "the silent killer".
Unveiling the Economic Impact of Proposed UK Gambling Reforms
The concern centred around the potential impact on the gambling industry's revenue is a consequence of the proposed UK gambling reforms and their potential impact on the industry and broader economy.