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Women are to be offered the chance to carry out smear tests at home in a bid to cut the rates of cervical cancer. The pilot scheme will see some women given self-sampling kits in London and north-east England. It comes as take-up of cervical screening hits a 20-year low, with concerns that embarrassment could […]
England’s Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has been criticised by doctors for over-reacting to a DNA test he said had saved his life by revealing a “higher risk of prostate cancer”. Some senior medics said the test had shown his risk was normal and he would be wasting NHS resources acting on it. And GPs warned […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device A Scottish woman who astonished doctors with her ability to detect Parkinson’s disease through smell has helped scientists find what causes the odour. Researchers in Manchester said they had identified the molecules on the skin linked to the smell and hope it could lead to early detection. The […]
As candy fanatics, we had to find out if Reese’s was really king. Find out which peanut butter cup stole our hearts. Taste of Home When you think peanut butter cup, what’s the first thing to come to mind? Reese’s, right? In my mind and the minds of lots of folks, Reese’s is the best candy […]
A disturbing undercover investigation at a Michigan lab has revealed three dozen beagles have been force-fed fungicides as part of a year-long experiment that will ultimately end in their deaths, the Humane Society of the United States said. The goal of the study, which is being conducted at Charles River Laboratories in Mattawan, is to examine […]
Craving something cozy? We found the best canned chicken noodle soup to keep you warm and satisfied. Taste of Home On a chilly day, is there anything you crave more than chicken noodle soup? For me, it’s a must-have for cold evenings, days at home with the sniffles and nights when you need a meal […]
Hospitals are likely to experience delays to cancer testing and treatment regardless of the result of next week’s Brexit vote, BBC Newsnight has learned. The Royal College of Radiologists has told doctors to prepare for possible delays for some drugs used to detect cancer if there is a no-deal Brexit. It says clinicians should reduce […]
A father must wait years before he can find out if his three children carry the cancer gene that led to his wife’s death. Raj Singh Rainu’s 34-year-old wife Nim, from Leamington Spa, died in September after being diagnosed with aggressive stomach cancer in January 2018. Their three children, aged nine, five and three, have […]
I was 18 when I first heard Baz Luhrmann’s musical version of Mary Schmich’s essay “Wear Sunscreen.” I felt it had a special meaning in relation to my life, but at the time, I couldn’t pinpoint exactly how or why. It simply spoke to me. And, it turns out, the song’s lyrics — “the real […]
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A new rapid test for earlier diagnosis of sepsis has been developed by University of Strathclyde researchers, which they say could save thousands of lives. A microelectrode device analyses the patient’s blood, with results coming through in two-and-a-half minutes. Current diagnosis tests for sepsis can take up to 72 hours. The researchers hope the low-cost […]
The CDC called it an “emerging issue” in 2015, but we wouldn’t blame you if you knew little or nothing about Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium), a type of bacteria that causes a sexually transmitted infection. But despite the bit of mystery surrounding M. genitalium, the infection can cause serious issues if left untreated. Thankfully, a […]
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Chloe Delevingne had a cervical smear test live on the Victoria Derbyshire programme, to help raise awareness. BBC News – Health
A woman who believes three members of her family died from the UK’s most common genetic disorder wants to see routine testing introduced. New research from Exeter University shows haemochromatosis could be causing serious health issues for 20 times more people than previously thought. Jenny Lees’ son Jason Cloke died in 2010 aged 42 after […]
Experts have developed a potentially “game-changing” test to predict a woman’s risk of breast cancer. It combines information on family history and hundreds of genetic markers with other factors, such as weight, to give the most comprehensive assessment possible, says Cancer Research UK. The test is not yet routinely available on the NHS – some […]