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Revolutionary ovarian cancer blood test coming to NHS

A groundbreaking blood test detecting ovarian cancer up to two years earlier than current methods could soon be available on the NHS, potentially saving thousands of women's lives annually through earlier intervention.

2025 UK Medical School Rankings: St Andrews Beats Oxford

The Guardian's 2025 league table for UK Medicine degrees is out, showcasing a dramatic reshuffle. Discover which universities are rising stars, which are falling behind, and get the complete breakdown on graduate prospects, student satisfaction, and teach

2025 UK Anatomy & Physiology Uni Rankings Revealed

Exclusive Guardian analysis unveils the UK's best universities for Anatomy & Physiology degrees. Discover which institutions soared and which tumbled in the 2025 league table, with surprising changes at the very top.

Woman's forehead rebuilt in world-first cancer surgery

A British woman who lost her entire forehead to a rare cancer has had it successfully rebuilt in a world-first surgery. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel that gave her a second chance.

Alzheimer's Blood Test Set for NHS Rollout

A groundbreaking blood test that can detect Alzheimer's disease years before symptoms appear is poised for widespread use on the NHS, potentially transforming diagnosis and treatment for millions.

Heart drug cuts Alzheimer's risk in Cambridge breakthrough

A groundbreaking study from the University of Cambridge reveals that a widely prescribed blood pressure medication could dramatically reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, offering new hope for millions.

NHS trials revolutionary Alzheimer's blood test

A groundbreaking blood test for Alzheimer's disease is now undergoing a major NHS trial, promising to slash diagnosis times from years to days and revolutionise dementia care across the UK.

Alzheimer's Blood Test Breakthrough: 97% Accurate

A groundbreaking blood test developed in the UK can detect the toxic tau protein associated with Alzheimer's disease with 97% accuracy, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Doctors find thermometer inside patient for 20 years

A routine hospital visit in the UK uncovers a decades-old medical blunder as doctors find a clinical thermometer mysteriously lodged inside a patient. The bizarre case raises serious questions about patient safety and historical medical practices.

Top Gynaecologist Suspended and Ordered for Retraining

Renowned consultant gynaecologist Dr Miranda Robinson has been suspended from the medical register and ordered to complete further training after a tribunal found deficiencies in her professional performance. The case has sent shockwaves through the UK me

Music Cures Motion Sickness, Doctors Reveal

Groundbreaking medical research discovers that specific music frequencies can eliminate motion sickness. British doctors reveal how this simple auditory solution could transform travel for millions.

Medical Breakthrough: New Raynaud's Treatment Discovered

British medical researchers have unveiled a promising new treatment for Raynaud's syndrome, a debilitating condition causing painfully cold, numb fingers and toes. The groundbreaking discovery could transform lives for millions.

Common virus may secretly trigger Parkinson's disease

A revolutionary study from the University of Cambridge and NHS researchers uncovers a direct link between a widespread, typically benign virus and the development of Parkinson's disease, potentially transforming our understanding of the neurological condi

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