UK News
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Plan to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths by 2040
Cancer Research UK has today set out an ambitious cancer plan, which it says would help to avoid 20,000 cancer deaths a year by 2040. Read more
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Cervical screenings down as NHS urges women to come forward
Three in ten women invited by the NHS to have cervical screening do not take up the offer – and the numbers attending have dropped slightly, according to new data. Read more
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Ultra-processed foods linked to cancers
Eating ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer and oesophageal cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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Living 3D materials used to study CF
Scientists have developed a 3D biofilm that can be used to reproduce the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients to support improved research, it has been announced. Read more
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Molecular causes of rare neurological condition revealed
Molecular defects that cause a rare developmental brain condition in children have been identified for the first time by British researchers. Read more
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NHS to trial new prostate screening techniques
The NHS is to launch a major prostate cancer screening trial, it has been announced. Read more
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CBT to be offered for menopause
Cognitive behaviour therapy should be offered to women with severe menopausal symptoms, according to guidance issued today. Read more
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Insights into skeletal body clocks and exercise
The skeleton seems to have its own body clock – which makes regular timing of exercise a significant benefit, according to British scientists. Read more
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Trial to improve advanced bladder cancer survival
A major new trial to help improve survival rates of advanced bladder cancer has been launched. Read more
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Public want blood tests to diagnose dementia
Blood tests for diagnosing dementia would be much more acceptable than the current lumbar puncture tests, according to a new survey published today. Read more