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Blood test detects leukaemia years before symptoms

Groundbreaking NHS research reveals a routine blood test could identify leukaemia risk years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionising cancer diagnosis and saving thousands of lives.

Doctors' 2 Key Tips to Lower Blood Clot Risk

Medical experts share groundbreaking advice on reducing thrombosis risk through easy daily habits that could save lives. Discover the two key lifestyle adjustments backed by scientific research.

Apple Watch 11 to feature blood pressure monitoring

Exclusive: The next-generation Apple Watch Series 11 is set to feature a groundbreaking blood pressure monitoring system, marking Apple's biggest health tech leap in years. Discover how it works and its potential impact.

Sickle Cell Patients Failed by A&E Delays and Bias

Exclusive: Sickle cell patients are facing agonising delays and inadequate pain relief in A&E, with experts and charities demanding immediate NHS protocol reforms and specialist care units.

Dad's Leukaemia Shock After Routine Blood Test

Greg Mason, a father from the UK, received a devastating leukaemia diagnosis following a routine blood test. His family shares their emotional journey and urgent plea for stem cell donors to help save his life.

An Apple a Day Lowers Blood Pressure, Study Confirms

Groundbreaking research reveals how incorporating apples into your daily diet can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk, offering a simple, natural boost to heart health.

2025's Top UK Butterflies Revealed in Big Count

The results are in for the UK's 2025 Big Butterfly Count, revealing which species are thriving and which are facing challenges. Discover the colourful winners and surprising trends in this year's nationwide wildlife survey.

Urgent NHS Warning For Anyone Taking Warfarin

The NHS issues a critical safety alert for millions on blood-thinning medication warfarin, warning that a popular 'superfood' can dangerously amplify its effects and lead to life-threatening haemorrhaging.

UK Butterfly Numbers Plummet to Record Low

The Big Butterfly Count 2024 reveals a catastrophic decline in UK butterfly populations, with numbers hitting an all-time low. Conservationists warn of an unfolding biodiversity crisis.

NHS Emergency: 55,000 Blood Donors Urgently Needed

The NHS faces a critical blood shortage, urgently requiring 55,000 new donors to meet rising demand for O negative and Ro sub-type blood. Health officials warn of potential cancellations for vital surgeries without immediate action.

Biden has skin cancer lesion successfully removed

US President Joe Biden has successfully undergone a procedure to remove and biopsy a small lesion, confirmed as basal cell carcinoma. The White House confirms the cancerous tissue was entirely removed with clear margins.

Dry cough could be sign of deadly cancer crushing organs

Medical experts sound the alarm on a silent killer, as a common and often dismissed symptom—a stubborn dry cough—is revealed as a potential red flag for a rare, aggressive cancer known as mediastinal germ cell tumours.

6 Science-Backed Foods to Beat High Blood Pressure

New research reveals six key dietary additions that can significantly lower blood pressure. Discover how potassium, calcium, and magnesium work together to combat hypertension and improve heart health.

Future-Proof Your Heart: 5 Essential Daily Tweaks

Discover the simple, science-backed lifestyle changes—from the optimal time to take your pills to the surprising benefits of giving blood—that can dramatically slash your risk of heart disease and future-proof your health.

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