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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.

Singapore's Lethal Etomidate Vaping Crisis

Singapore confronts a dangerous new public health threat as authorities report a sharp rise in vaping devices laced with etomidate, a potent anaesthetic causing severe overdoses and fatalities.

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.

Colts' Jim Irsay Reveals Near-Fatal Ketamine Overdose

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay opens up about his secret battle with addiction, detailing a severe relapse involving ketamine that led to a near-fatal overdose and respiratory failure in December 2023.

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.

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.

British mother dies from fentanyl-laced cocaine in NYC

Martha Nolan Oslatara, a British mother-of-two, died after taking cocaine laced with fentanyl at a New York party. Her family's heartbreak highlights the growing danger of lethal drugs infiltrating the city's social scene.

Pensioner's 'Natural' Death Ruled a Murder

A 70-year-old man initially thought to have died of natural causes was actually murdered, a coroner has ruled, after a post-mortem uncovered a lethal level of prescription medication in his system.

Ageing Nuclear Plant Sparks Major European Safety Fears

Urgent warnings have been issued about the deteriorating Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, with experts fearing a catastrophic meltdown that could devastate Europe. Safety systems are failing amid ongoing conflict, creating a potential disaster

Teen dies in suspected drug overdose in Brisbane

A 17-year-old boy, Braiden Ashley-Timmins, has tragically died in Brisbane after a suspected drug overdose. The incident has sparked warnings from authorities about the dangers of substance abuse.

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.

Sunscreen vs. Sun: Which is riskier?

New research sparks debate on whether sunscreen chemicals or UV radiation present a bigger threat to public health. Experts weigh in on the latest findings.

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