Double mastectomy at 21 after deadly gene discovery
Charlotte Hamer, 23, chose a preventative double mastectomy after learning she carried the BRCA2 gene, slashing her cancer risk from 80% to 4%. Discover her empowering story.
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Journalists Test Personalised Health Scans: Results
Two health journalists undergo cutting-edge preventative health screening from Function Health and Prenuvo. Discover their surprising results and whether the services deliver value.
Carol Vorderman has tests for 70 cancers after arthritis
TV presenter Carol Vorderman reveals she's taking preventative health measures including full body MRI and cancer screening after debilitating rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis last year.
Foxes damage 40 cars in Dublin estate
Residents in a Dublin estate are using chicken wire to protect their cars from foxes chewing through wires, causing tens of thousands in repair costs. Discover the preventative measures experts recommend.
Pinprick blood test predicts disease 10 years early
A landmark UK study of 500,000 people enables predictive blood tests for diseases like cancer and dementia over a decade before symptoms. Discover the future of preventative healthcare.
Emma Stone's new face sparks beauty standard concerns
As celebrities like Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence embrace cosmetic tweakments, a new homogenous beauty standard emerges. Discover why this trend worries women and what it means for authenticity.
Princess Kate's royal duties change during cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales will adopt a significantly reduced public schedule as she continues preventative chemotherapy, with palace officials confirming a new approach to royal duties.
Princess Kate diagnosed with cancer, undergoing chemotherapy
The Princess of Wales will postpone all public duties as she undergoes preventative chemotherapy treatment, with the palace requesting privacy during this challenging time.
Gen Z's Anti-Ageing Obsession: Teens & Preventative Care
Exclusive investigation reveals how Generation Z is driving a seismic shift in beauty standards, with teens as young as 13 adopting intensive skincare routines and millennials feeling the pressure to keep up.
NHS launches men's health MOTs in Surrey
Frimley Park Hospital pioneers men's health initiative offering comprehensive health assessments to tackle preventable diseases and encourage early intervention among male patients.
Eye scans predict stroke risk years in advance, study finds
Groundbreaking research from UK Biobank shows how a basic painless eye scan can identify individuals at high risk of stroke years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionising NHS preventative care.
AI Uncovers Health Secrets From Daily Habits
Groundbreaking research reveals artificial intelligence can uncover your deepest health secrets from mundane daily routines. Discover how AI is revolutionising preventative healthcare.
William's grave warning amid Kate's cancer treatment
The Prince of Wales delivers emotional speech about losing those closest to him as Princess Kate continues preventative cancer treatment, revealing his personal trauma.
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.
Prince William's secret hospital dash during Kate's treatment
Susanna Reid shares emotional account of Prince William's private hospital visit while supporting Kate Middleton during her preventative chemotherapy treatment.
Kate Middleton reveals cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy
The Princess of Wales breaks her silence with a moving personal statement about her cancer diagnosis and ongoing preventative chemotherapy treatment, while requesting privacy for her family.
UK Government Confirms Medicine Supply Disruption Crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
Ødegaard's Former Doctor Delivers Bleak Injury Prognosis
Exclusive medical assessment reveals concerning long-term outlook for Arsenal skipper Martin Ødegaard, with former physician warning of persistent issues that could impact his career trajectory.
Indian pharma execs arrested in cough syrup death scandal
Indian authorities have detained three pharmaceutical executives following an investigation into contaminated cough syrup allegedly responsible for numerous child deaths in Cameroon.
Man hospitalised after swallowing eight live frogs
A pensioner's desperate attempt to alleviate chronic pain led to a medical emergency when he consumed eight live amphibians, prompting urgent warnings from health authorities about dangerous alternative remedies.
2025 Nobel Prize Winners: The Science Breakthroughs
Dive into the extraordinary discoveries honoured by the 2025 Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine. From quantum frontiers to medical breakthroughs, explore the research reshaping our world.
Tennis players battle extreme heat as temperatures soar
Professional tennis players are facing dangerous heat conditions across global tournaments, with calls growing for better protection as medical incidents increase in scorching temperatures.
NHS may pay 25% more for medicines in new deal
Exclusive: The NHS could pay up to 25% more for vital medicines under a proposed voluntary scheme aimed at resolving long-standing tensions with pharmaceutical companies and preventing potential supply disruptions.
Vitamin B17 supplement linked to cyanide poisoning risk
Health authorities issue urgent warning about amygdalin supplements after severe poisoning cases emerge. Discover the hidden dangers of this controversial vitamin.
Eight children die from contaminated cough syrup in India
Shocking investigation reveals eight young children died after consuming contaminated cough syrup in India's Madhya Pradesh region, raising serious questions about pharmaceutical safety standards.
NHS drug bill may rise £1bn due to Trump tariffs
Exclusive investigation reveals how potential Trump tariffs could devastate NHS medicine budgets while pharmaceutical giants reconsider UK investments over pricing disputes.
Nobel Medicine Prize Delayed as Winner Hikes Off-Grid
In an unprecedented scenario, the Nobel Committee faces a historic challenge as they cannot locate the 2025 Medicine Prize winner who is hiking off-grid in a remote wilderness.
2025 Nobel Medicine Prize: Immune System Breakthrough
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to three scientists for their revolutionary research into the immune system's memory mechanisms, opening new frontiers in treating autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Nobel Medicine Prize for Immune System Research
Groundbreaking discoveries about our immune system's receptors have earned two scientists the prestigious Nobel Prize in Medicine, opening new frontiers in medical treatment.
India seizes contaminated cough syrup after child deaths
Indian drug regulators have confiscated 50,000 bottles of Coldrif cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh following the deaths of at least six children, with laboratory tests revealing dangerous contamination levels.
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