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Common virus linked to bladder cancer, study finds

New UK research reveals how the widespread BK virus, often caught in childhood, can cause DNA damage leading to bladder cancer years later. Learn the warning signs and new prevention hope.

Genome Sequencing Speeds Up Rare Disease Diagnosis in Kids

A breakthrough NHS study reveals whole-genome sequencing provides diagnoses for rare genetic conditions two years earlier, offering families crucial answers and access to care. Read the inspiring story of three-year-old Nathaniel.

Vampire Squid Genome Reveals Cephalopod Origins

Scientists have sequenced the massive genome of the deep-sea vampire squid, offering unprecedented insights into how octopuses and squids evolved from a common ancestor over 300 million years ago.

Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.

Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix

Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short

NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis

Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.

NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme

A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.

NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients

New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.

NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists

Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.

NHS plans DNA sequencing in GP appointments

Oxford University researchers are pioneering a groundbreaking NHS initiative that could bring DNA sequencing to GP surgeries, transforming preventative healthcare and early disease detection across the UK.

NHS staff fury over parking charge increases

NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.

NHS Blame Culture: The Hidden Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving staff to breaking point and compromising patient care across Britain.

NHS staff vote to strike over institutional racism

Thousands of NHS workers across England have overwhelmingly voted for strike action, citing deep-rooted institutional racism and significant pay disparities affecting ethnic minority staff.

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