Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Science Minister Patrick Vallance announces strategy to reduce animal testing through AI and advanced technologies. Learn how this could transform medical research in Britain.
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how specific gut bacteria strains could significantly increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Hollywood icons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis set aside differences for charitable cause, joining celebrity-filled New York fundraiser supporting cutting-edge dementia research and awareness campaigns.
Cambridge scientists achieve unprecedented DNA mapping milestone that could revolutionise medicine and transform our understanding of genetic diseases
Independent MP Monique Ryan warns Australia must urgently boost medical innovation funding to counter devastating cuts to US research under Trump's administration, risking global health breakthroughs.
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.
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
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
Groundbreaking research reveals three major pathways causing ALS, offering new hope for targeted therapies that could slow or stop the devastating neurodegenerative disease's progression.
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
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.
Groundbreaking NHS research reveals how routine CT scans are unexpectedly detecting bowel inflammation in IBS patients, potentially saving thousands from invasive procedures and misdiagnosis.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Liverpool reveals how standardising surgical supplies could revolutionise NHS efficiency and patient care across the UK.
Senior medical leaders sound alarm over Scotland's NHS funding crisis, warning the cherished 'cradle to grave' healthcare principle faces collapse without urgent financial intervention.
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.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking research reveals new light-activated cancer treatment that targets tumours with precision, potentially replacing harsh chemotherapy with fewer side effects.
Exclusive: NHS leaders warn of service reductions and longer waits as hospitals across England face unprecedented pressure and staffing shortages ahead of winter.
Groundbreaking research uncovers the deadly hunting techniques of snakes, with high-speed footage showing how they calculate perfect strike angles in milliseconds before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.