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Hopes 'game-changing find' could ease chronic pain

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 06:20
Marlene Lowe is among those helping University of Aberdeen researchers to help millions of sufferers.
Categories: National News

Greater awareness behind ADHD surge, study suggests

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 04:56
Study found ADHD is not becoming more common, despite a surge in people being diagnosed.
Categories: National News

First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital

Thu, 06/05/2025 - 01:48
For the first time, scientists show how our microbiome forms affects the risk of infection.
Categories: National News

Abortion laws are Victorian era, says grieving mum

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 10:43
Elen Hughes, who lost her son Danial at 37-and-a-half weeks, says police guidance is "terrible".
Categories: National News

Science Cafe

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 07:00
Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease.
Categories: National News

Police investigate heart deaths at NHS hospital

Wed, 06/04/2025 - 06:01
Patients who died at Castle Hill Hospital near Hull may have suffered avoidable harm, documents suggest.
Categories: National News

Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 13:56
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant cases is low.
Categories: National News

Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 13:56
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant cases is low.
Categories: National News

'I had to leave my baby and felt like a prisoner in hospital'

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 00:03
Mothers with serious mental health problems are separated from their babies in Northern Ireland, unlike the rest of the UK.
Categories: National News

Manslaughter case launched into Nottingham baby deaths

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 13:55
A corporate manslaughter investigation has been opened by police as a major review continues.
Categories: National News

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 11:04
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.
Categories: National News

Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 11:04
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.
Categories: National News

Pharmacists warn drug shortage affecting cancer patients

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 01:03
Some patients are skipping meals due to a shortage of Creon, says a pharmacy association.
Categories: National News

Ranganathan opens up about mental health struggle

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 01:53
The comedian says he hopes to destigmatise mental health issues by being open about his own experiences.
Categories: National News

People say cola and fries are helping their migraines - but there's a twist

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 01:36
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack?
Categories: National News

People say cola and fries are helping their migraines - but there's a twist

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 01:36
Migraines are one of the most complex neurological disorders. What is the science behind the latest hack?
Categories: National News

Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 00:12
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK.
Categories: National News

Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 00:12
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK.
Categories: National News

The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 07:00
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Categories: National News

The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 07:00
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Categories: National News