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Millions more people are now benefiting from lifesaving bowel screening compared to a decade ago, as the NHS urges even more people to get tested. Almost 7 million people have had bowel screening from the NHS during 2024/25, compared to around 4.7 million in 2014/15. Since bowel screening started 2 decades ago, the NHS has

Share on Pinterest The FDA issued a voluntary recall of more than 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at major retailers like Walgreens and CVS. Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images More than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops are being recalled due to concerns about sterility. While no illnesses have been reported, experts say recalls

News Millions of eligible older people and those with a weakened immune system can now get potentially lifesaving protection from COVID-19 with NHS spring vaccinations starting this week. Tens of thousands of appointments are now available across the country every day at GP practices and community pharmacies for people aged 75 and over, older people

Share on Pinterest A new study highlights an environmental risk factor that could be driving early onset lung cancer rates. Natalia Mishina/Stocksy A small study found that young non-smokers who eat more fruit, vegetables, and whole grains are more likely to develop lung cancer than the general population. The researchers speculate that this could be

Share on Pinterest A recent study has linked being or having been married to a reduced cancer risk. Image Credit: Ivy Calder/Getty Images A recent study shows there may be a connection between those who are or have been married and reduced incidents of cancer. This adds to a growing body of research that links

Share on Pinterest A man in Norway was “functionally cured” of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother. PER Images/Stocksy A man in Norway has achieved long-term HIV remission after a stem cell transplant, adding to a small but growing group of similar cases. Researchers say rare genetic factors, immune responses, and

A&E waiting times have fallen to a five-year low, despite the NHS seeing record numbers of patients in March as the health service experienced a ‘prolonged winter’. There were a record breaking 2.43 million total A&E attendances in March – 16,000 more than the previous record high in May 2024. Despite the bumper demand, almost

Actor Lucy Liu is sharing how a misdiagnosis at 22 led to unnecessary breast cancer surgery. Now she’s working to raise awareness about the importance of cancer screenings and “getting a second opinion.” Share on Pinterest Lucy Liu at the TIME 2026 Women of the Year Gala held at The West Hollywood EDITION on March

Share on Pinterest A new study found no link between fluoride in drinking water and negative impacts on brain health. Aidana K/Stocksy A new study finds no evidence that fluoridated drinking water affects children’s IQ or the cognitive abilities of older adults. Experts say fluoride in drinking water helps prevent tooth decay and cavities. They

Share on Pinterest Research has found that the effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs may vary based on a person’s genetics. Image Credit: Indranil MUKHERJEE / AFP via Getty Images GLP-1 medications may not always be effective for everyone. New research suggests that around 10% of people carry genetic variations that explain why. A new review suggests