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Royal Cornwall Hospital surgeons complete first operation using new robotic system
Surgeons in Cornwall have performed their first procedure using a soft tissue robotic system, allowing for greater precision during complex…
Forensic science helps track poachers using fingerprints on elephant tusks and turtle shells
A new photo series highlights how forensic techniques are being used to combat the illegal wildlife trade. By using UV light and magnetic p…
Oxford study finds salsa classes can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety
Researchers at the University of Oxford tracked 121 young adults over an eight-week trial and found that those who took salsa classes repor…
Focal therapy for prostate cancer matches surgery outcomes with fewer side effects
A 10-year study of 3,500 men has found that focal therapy is as effective as traditional surgery or radiotherapy for treating prostate canc…
Archaeologist discovers prehistoric remains in Wogan Cavern beneath Pembroke Castle
While visiting Pembroke Castle in 2010, archaeologist John Bolton identified an unexcavated cave that has since yielded rare evidence of ea…
Newcastle Eye Centre marks 30 years of sight-saving care at the Royal Victoria Infirmary
The Newcastle Eye Centre is celebrating three decades of service at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, where it has pioneered sight-saving proce…
NHS launches free meningitis vaccine programme for students starting university this autumn
Health officials are offering a free meningococcal B vaccine to students heading to university this year to help prevent the spread of the …
All newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy by 2027
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that universal screening for spinal muscular atrophy will be available for every bab…
Newborns in England to be screened for spinal muscular atrophy
All newborn babies in England will now be tested for spinal muscular atrophy as part of a new study. Early screening is critical because ge…
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy to be rolled out across England
Following a campaign led by Jesy Nelson, the NHS will begin testing all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy from October 2026. This early …
Chippenham woman finds relief from sleep apnoea with new nerve stimulation device
Catherine Turnbull, who struggled for years with traditional CPAP masks, has become one of the first patients in the UK to receive a hypogl…
Ancient DNA analysis reveals the 4,000-year-old Upton Lovell Shaman was a woman
New DNA analysis of the 4,000-year-old skeleton found in Wiltshire has confirmed the individual was female, overturning long-held assumptio…