Sunday, June 30, 2024

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?

Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why?

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Friday, June 28, 2024

UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?

How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.

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'I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests'

Sânziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.

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Thursday, June 27, 2024

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull

Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy.

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Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation

Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Government destroys £1.4bn of PPE from one Covid deal

The government's deal with Full Support Healthcare was one of the most wasteful of the pandemic.

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Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

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