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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.

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.

Dinosaur-Hunting Crocodile Relative Discovered

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Bristol reveals a colossal, carnivorous ancestor of modern crocodiles that was a top predator in the Triassic period.

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.

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.

200-Mile Mystery Blob Found Under New York

A massive, unexplained underground structure stretching 200 miles has been detected beneath New York, leaving geologists puzzled. Could it reshape our understanding of Earth's crust?

Hidden animal in Lidl logo shocks shoppers

Customers of the discount supermarket Lidl have been left stunned after discovering a cleverly hidden animal within the store's logo. The revelation has sparked a wave of excitement online.

Beagle finds human skull in Australian bushland

A dog walker in Port Lincoln, Australia, shares the eerie moment her Beagle, Benji, uncovered a human skull in the bushland. The shocking find has sparked a police investigation.

Kitesurfer finds human remains in ocean

A kitesurfer off the coast of Wales made a chilling discovery when what he initially mistook for a floating stick turned out to be human remains. The grim find has sparked a police investigation.

Ancient Caribbean ritual site found in Peru

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a 4,000-year-old ceremonial site linked to ancient Caribbean rituals, reshaping understanding of pre-Columbian cultural exchange.

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