GPs’ breast cancer guidelines ‘miss’ 95% of young women who will develop disease
Research suggests current UK guidelines used by GPs to identify young women at breast cancer risk miss 95% of those who will develop the disease within 10 years.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New health secretary Yvette Cooper pledges comprehensive maternity reform, rejecting pressure on women toward particular birth experiences and committing to binding national standards.
MRI is standard for diagnosing prostate cancer in most western countries. But most U.S. men don’t get them
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in U.S. men, yet most avoid MRI scans that are standard elsewhere to help guide biopsy decisions and reduce unnecessary treatment of low-grade tumors.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves strain the body by causing blood vessels to dilate and increasing heart workload, with older people, babies, and those with chronic conditions facing elevated risk of serious complications.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched amid concerns about meningitis B infections, which health officials describe as posing the highest immediate risk to these age groups.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 eligible members backing industrial action in a dispute over compensation levels.