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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found June 5, 2024 in /by

Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.

Critical incident over London hospitals’ cyber-attack June 4, 2024 in /by

Urgent and emergency care at the hospitals may not be able to access quick-turnaround blood test results.

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England June 4, 2024 in /by

Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected.

What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia? June 4, 2024 in /by

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

Will the new Parliament pass the smoking bill? June 4, 2024 in /by

The smoking bill was not passed before Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election.

Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union June 2, 2024 in /by

Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says.

New blood test ‘can predict’ breast cancer return June 2, 2024 in /by

An 'ultra-sensitive' test can pick up traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse.

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost June 1, 2024 in /by

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers June 1, 2024 in /by

Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.

‘By the time my pension’s sorted, will I be here?’ June 1, 2024 in /by

A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.