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UK urged to end contract with US AI-firm PalantirBritish lawmakers called Wednesday for the government to end a contract between the country's National Health Service and AI giant Palantir...
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
Who is Shamir Chandran? Indian-origin cancer specialist doctor banned in UK says, ‘I will never work in that country again’Shamir Chandran, a cancer specialist doctor of Indian origin, has been banned from practicing medicine in Britain. He was convicted of cont...
Heat threat hangs over 2026 FIFA World Cup as scientists warn of unsafe match conditionsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America faces a significant risk from soaring temperatures. Scientists warn that many matches could be pla...
Common sleeping position found to have dangerous health impact on body. Doctors explain how to sleep correctlyDoctors and sleep experts are warning that sleeping on the stomach may lead to chest pain, breathing issues, and poor spinal alignment. Med...
Kent meningitis outbreak triggers surge in UK vaccine demand, policy debateMeningitis B outbreak in Kent has led to a surge in demand for the vaccine. Pharmacies report shortages as people seek protection. The gove...
Flu Hospital Admissions Surge in England: NHS Struggling with Rising Cases Amid Cold SnapFlu hospital admissions in England have skyrocketed, quadrupling in just one month, as the NHS faces unprecedented pressure.
Is Body Roundness Index the new BMI, is it an accurate health indicator? Here's what NHS has to sayRecent reports are claiming that Body Roundness Index is being termed as the new Body Mass Index which is being abbreviated as BMI and NHS ...
UK's health service pilots iPhone device to detect throat cancerThe innovative adapter providing a 32 mm lens and accompanying app can turn an iPhone into a portable diagnostic gadget to be used by nurse...
Why is NHS tracking people's kettles and fridges?: Reasons, schemes, everything you need to knowThe NHS is tracking patients' habits so that they can be helped out in various ways including cleaning, shopping and having food parcels de...
What is Anastrozole? The drug to prevent breast cancer in the UKAnastrozole, a drug that was previously used to treat breast cancer in the UK, has now been licensed as a medicine to prevent the disease. ...
COVID vaccines open for 5-11-year olds in EnglandThe country's National Health Service (NHS) opened bookings as part of its next phase of COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with appointments availa...
UK expands COVID-19 vaccine programme to over-45sThe government had set a target to offer a COVID-19 jab to all above 50 years, the clinically vulnerable and health and social care workers...
UK's vaccination programme expands to cover over-70sThe NHS has so far been working to vaccinate the first two priority cohorts recommended by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisat...
Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine expands to GP services in UK“The biggest vaccination programme in NHS (National Health Service) history is already off to a strong start with around 1 million people a...
87-year-old Indian-origin man first to get COVID-19 vaccine in UKHari Shukla from Tyne and Wear said he feels it is his duty to receive his first of the two-dose vaccine, a moment UK Prime Minister Boris ...
Smartphone health apps may pose privacy riskIt is currently estimated that one and a half billion users have a health app installed and this number is set to treble in the next 3 year...