Urine test for liver cancer a step closer after scientists' discovery
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA urine test could be developed to detect liver cancer after a discovery by scientists in Glasgow. Read More
Cabotegravir is a promising HIV prevention medication that's approved in countries like the United States. But in sub-Saharan Africa, access encounters a number of hurdles.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteCabotegravir is a promising HIV prevention medication that’s approved in countries like the United States. But in sub-Saharan Africa, access encounters a…
Why bird flu is a step closer to infecting humans but there’s no need to panic just yet
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBird flu is a step closer to being a human virus after it was found to have infected otters and foxes and mutated…
Ambulance workers in England to strike again in January
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmbulance staff in five areas of England are to stage two further strikes in January, union leaders say. Read More
Turkey travel warning over 'medical tourism' following deaths of 22 Brits
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAwarning has been issued to people who intend to travel to Turkey for medical treatments following the deaths of 22 British nationals….
Another FIVE children die of Strep A as UK's death toll hits 24
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteAnother five children have died from Strep A as the bug continues to sweep post-lockdown Britain. Read More
Haiti receives its first batch of cholera vaccines to tackle deadly outbreak
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Haiti today received around 1.17 million doses of oral cholera vaccines as…
Ambulance strike: A&Es braced for influx of post-strike patients
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHospitals were quieter than normal during Wednesday’s ambulance strikes, but Thursday is likely to be “very challenging” with lots of patients turning…
Future tampons could absorb 3 TIMES more menstrual blood than current feminine products - thanks to a new hydrogel sheet
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new superabsorbent dressing that can soak up three times more liquid is set to transform traditional tampons and sanitary napkins. Read…
Man's body found in undercarriage of plane that flew from Gambia to Britain
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA man’s body was found in the undercarriage of a plane that flew from Gambia to Britain, it has emerged. Read More