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Tesco trials 'Scan & Skip' tech to end checkout queues

Tesco is testing futuristic 'Scan & Skip' technology in a UK store, allowing shoppers to scan items as they go and leave without a traditional checkout. The supermarket giant's new system could revolutionise the weekly shop.

EU Border Chaos: 14-Hour Queues Warning for Brits

British travellers are being warned of severe delays and 'nightmare' queues at EU borders this autumn due to the launch of a new biometric Entry/Exit System. Experts predict waits of up to 14 hours, threatening summer getaways and vital ferry services.

20-Second AI Heart Scan Set to Transform NHS Diagnoses

A groundbreaking AI-powered heart scan, taking just 20 seconds, is being rolled out across the UK, promising to detect life-threatening conditions earlier than ever before and drastically reduce NHS waiting times.

NHS AI Predicts Heart Attacks Years in Advance

A groundbreaking AI tool, developed by the NHS, can now predict deadly heart attacks and strokes up to a decade in advance, potentially saving thousands of lives across the UK annually.

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

Eye test may predict Alzheimer's 12 years early, study finds

A groundbreaking study from Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL suggests a simple, routine eye test could detect early signs of dementia and Alzheimer's disease up to 12 years before diagnosis, potentially transforming early screening.

Woman's 7-Year NHS Ordeal For Endometriosis Diagnosis

Exclusive: A young woman's seven-year battle for a life-altering diagnosis reveals a devastating culture of medical dismissal and gender bias within the NHS, leaving her future irrevocably changed.

Eye Scan Could Predict Intelligence, UK Study Finds

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a simple eye scan could one day predict cognitive ability, linking a thicker retina to higher intelligence and opening new doors for early neurological screening.

British woman dies from allergic reaction to scan dye in Brazil

Leticia Paul, a young British woman from Surrey, suffered a fatal allergic reaction to contrast dye during a CT scan in Brazil. Her family is now fighting for justice and greater awareness of the risks associated with common medical procedures.

Patient dies from allergic reaction to NHS CT scan dye

A coroner issues a warning after a patient suffers a fatal anaphylactic reaction to a common contrast dye used in NHS CT scans, raising serious questions about allergy protocols and emergency response.

Daughter's Brain Tumour Dismissed as 'Tummy Bug'

Exclusive: A mother's harrowing account of her daughter's brain tumour misdiagnosis. Her persistent fight for an MRI scan saved her child's life, sparking urgent calls for improved paediatric care and awareness of brain tumour symptoms in the UK.

The UK's Worst Airport For Summer Delays Revealed

UK holidaymakers are facing travel chaos as one major airport is named the worst for flight delays this summer. New data reveals the airport with the lengthiest waits and the best alternatives for a stress-free getaway.

Child dies after MRI scan at Alder Hey Hospital

The heartbreaking death of 13-year-old Lucy Bolton following an MRI scan at Liverpool's Alder Hey Children's Hospital has prompted an immediate NHS investigation into safety protocols.

Stray dog reunited thanks to microchip scan

A lost dog wandering the streets was scanned for a microchip, leading to an emotional reunion with its owners. Discover how technology is reuniting pets with their families.

3-hour airport delays cause UK travel chaos

Major airports across the UK are experiencing severe delays and travel chaos, with passengers facing up to three-hour waits. Discover the causes and what to expect.

NSW Commuters Stranded Amid Transport Chaos

Commuters across New South Wales are enduring severe disruptions as transport delays and breakdowns leave thousands stranded at stations. Read more about the escalating crisis.

Eye test predicts heart attack risk 10 years early

A groundbreaking study reveals that a simple eye scan may predict your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke up to 10 years before it happens. Discover how this non-invasive test could save lives.

Eye tests may predict heart attack risk

A simple eye test may soon help doctors predict your risk of heart attack or stroke, according to groundbreaking research. Discover how retinal scans could revolutionise early detection.

UK travellers warned of more flight chaos

British holidaymakers face further flight disruptions as air traffic control issues persist, with experts warning of prolonged delays and cancellations.

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