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Rapid endometriosis tests approved for use across the NHS in England and Wales
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has approved two new diagnostic tests that can identify endometriosis in a fraction o…
Techniquest brings back classic exhibits to mark 40 years of science discovery
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Cardiff science centre has reinstated the Mirror Maze and Head on a Plate after a public vote. These…
Newcastle woman finds relief from chronic back pain with new electrical implant
After years of debilitating back pain forced her to put her active life on hold, 36-year-old Sam Naylor has become one of the first patient…
Time Team returns to the Ness of Brodgar to investigate a mysterious underground anomaly
Following a radar survey that revealed a large circular feature at the Neolithic site, Time Team has returned to Orkney for a new excavatio…
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen moves away from 'extreme male brain' theory as Cambridge receives £26m for autism research
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen has expressed regret over his previous use of the 'extreme male brain' label, noting that the term has led to p…
NHS app to introduce AI triage tool to help patients find the right care
The NHS is launching an AI-powered triage tool on its app to direct patients to the most appropriate service, such as a pharmacy, GP, or A&…
NHS app to use AI for patient triage and service direction
The NHS is introducing an AI tool to its app to help direct patients to the most suitable care, such as pharmacies or A&E, based on their s…
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute begin sequencing the genomes of all life on Earth
Researchers in Cambridgeshire are collecting moss and lichen samples to sequence the DNA of tardigrades as part of a project to map the gen…
Statins and blood pressure medication help adults with obesity match healthy weight cardiovascular metrics
A new study has found that cholesterol and blood pressure levels in adults over 40 with obesity are now often indistinguishable from those …
Stronger chest and back muscles linked to lower heart attack risk
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh used AI to analyse hospital scans and found that higher muscle density in the torso is associate…
Loughborough University researcher identifies how repetitive heading impacts football players
Dr Ieuan Phillips has completed a five-year study measuring the impact of footballs on the skull to better understand the link between repe…
Matt Dawson joins campaign to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance
Former rugby player Matt Dawson has teamed up with the Fleming Initiative to launch the Keep antibiotics in play campaign. After antibiotic…