GP patients to receive whole-genome screening in new study
GP patients will have their entire genetic code screened for faulty genes that increase the risk of cancer and heart disease in a new study.
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Talks between trade unions and Department of Health end without agreement
Talks between trade unions and the Department of Health amid industrial action have ended without agreement.
Polluted cities raise early death risk ‘by equivalent of 150 cigarettes a year’
Living in the UK’s most polluted cities and towns increases the risk of an early death by the equivalent of smoking 150 cigarettes a year, a charity has warned.
Average family size remains static at 1.89 children, figures show
Women are having 1.89 children on average – a figure that remains static, new figures show.
One dose of radiotherapy ‘as effective as five doses’ for spinal cancer – study
One dose of radiotherapy is as clinically effective as five doses for terminal cancer patients with tumours in the spine, researchers have said.
Cancer drug could be used to treat endometriosis
The painful symptoms of endometriosis could potentially be reduced with a drug previously investigated as a cancer treatment, according to new research.
‘Ground-breaking’ cancer support project in Dundee helps hundreds
A "ground-breaking" charity in Dundee is celebrating its second anniversary.
Let women take all abortion pills at home, say doctors
Women should be able to take abortion pills in their own home without seeing a doctor face to face, leading medics have said.
NHS plan to ‘ration’ dozens of tests will affect millions – report
A cost-saving measure to “ration” dozens of common tests and treatments will affect millions of patients, it has been claimed.
Drug poisoning cases handled by hospitals rise for third successive year
The number of drug poisoning cases handled by hospitals in England has risen for the third year in a row, new figures show.
Excess winter deaths fall to lowest level in five years
There were an estimated 23,200 excess winter deaths in England and Wales in 2018-19 – the lowest recorded since winter 2013-14, figures show.
Recovery movement and mental health group to join together in a bid to help people ‘on a new level’
A grassroots recovery movement and an online mental health group are set to join forces under a new banner to support locals “on a new level”.
Coffee can reduce risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, study says
Drinking up to four coffees a day can reduce the risk of type two diabetes and high blood pressure, according to a study.
Fillings may not be best way to tackle child tooth decay, research suggests
Conventional fillings may not be the best way of tackling decay in children’s teeth, new research suggests.
Nicola Sturgeon challenged on SNP health record
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that waiting times in Scotland are “not good enough” as she was challenged over the SNP record on health.
Inquiry into death of Dundee teen delayed again
An inquiry into the tragic death of a 13-year-old schoolgirl has been delayed again after lawyers called for more time to prepare their case.
Living near busy road ‘can increase lung cancer risk by up to 10%’
Living within 50 metres (164 feet) of a major road can increase the risk of lung cancer by up to 10%, a report has said.
Doubts over chair of NHS Tayside’s uni job workload
The newly-appointed chair of NHS Tayside should step down from his role or quit his full-time job at Dundee University, it has been suggested.
Sepsis alert system hailed for reducing deaths and hospital stays
Digital alerts which monitor patients for sepsis have resulted in a fall in deaths and hospital stays linked to the deadly condition.
Current e-cigarette health warnings ‘may put smokers off vaping’
The Government has been urged to reconsider the severity of health warnings on e-cigarette packaging after a study found current messaging may deter smokers from switching to vaping.