53 m. ago Jimmy Carr 'almost didn't make it' after being rushed to hospital

Comedian Jimmy Carr has opened up about his brush with death after contracting a deadly and life-threatening infection

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94 m. ago Transplant patients mark 10 years of pioneering surgery with non

A group of 20 heart transplant recipients returned to the hospital where they underwent the life-saving operation.

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1 hour ago Ryan Christie injury return timeline laid out as Bournemouth ace undergoes surgery

The former Celtic midfielder has had a recurring groin injury all season and will not feature again in the current campaign

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2 h. ago Why AI could end up harming patients, as researchers urge caution

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged that the UK will be an ‘AI superpower’ and remarked the technology could be used to tackle NHS waiting lists.

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3 h. ago Shein closer to London IPO after securing watchdog’s approval, reports say

The company has been in talks over an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange over the past year.

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3 h. ago UN approves global emissions fee for shipping – but deal falls short of climate ambition

This is the first time an entire global sector will be subjected to an international carbon pricing mechanism.

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3 h. ago Horrifying images of giant WORMS being removed from young patients body trigger urgent warning about drinking contaminated water

The bloated three-year-old from Indonesia had battled constipation, fever and had failed to pass stools for three days before his concerned parents sought medical help.

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5 h. ago Coup leader favourite in presidential race as Gabon goes to the polls

Self-styled anti-corruption crusader Brice Nguema helped overthrow Bongo family dynasty in August 2023An estimated 1 million Gabonese citizens head to the polls on Saturday to vote in the country’s first presidential election since an August 2023 coup ended the 55-year Bongo family dynasty. For Brice Nguema, the junta leader turned civilian head of state, it could be a chance to cement his democratic credentials.Last November, 860,000 registered voters approved a referendum for a new constitution with two seven-year presidential terms and an amnesty for participants in the removal of Ali Bongo, who had succeeded his father in 2009. Officials are yet to release data on the updated voters’ register but previously said they expected an additional 300,000 new registrations, including from those who have recently come of age. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod: sources

Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod: sources  Yahoo Finance

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6 h. ago Horrified doctors find six 'giant' stones which look like 'Stonehenge' in man's bladder

Shocked medics discovered six geological stones inside a patient's bladder in Turkey. The bizarre formation was picked up during hospital scans and even included a dice-shape stone

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7 h. ago St Helier Hospital A&E at 'breaking point' as 2,000 patients wait over 12 hours

Data commissioned by the Liberal Democrats found that more than 34 per cent of patients waited longer than 12 hours to be admitted to A&E

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8 h. ago ‘Toxic cocktail’: almost 200 pesticides found in European homes

More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to serious illnesses including cancer, study showsAlmost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around Europe, as scientists say regulators need to take “toxic cocktails” of chemicals into account when banning or restricting the use of pesticides.Scientists say their research supports the idea that regulators should assess the risks posed by pesticides when they react with other chemicals, as well as individually. They say this should apply to substances already in use, as well as those yet to be approved. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago ‘Toxic cocktail’: study finds almost 200 pesticides in European homes

More than 40% of pesticides discovered in dust linked to toxic effects including cancer and hormone disruptionAlmost 200 pesticides have been found by a study examining dust in homes around Europe, as scientists say regulators need to take “toxic cocktails” of chemicals into account when banning or restricting the use of pesticides.Scientists say their research supports the idea that regulators should assess the risks posed by pesticides when they react with other chemicals, as well as individually. They say this should apply to substances already in use, as well as those yet to be approved. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Endometrosis: Hundreds of patients share their heartbreaking stories

Living with endometriosis is an uphill battle 🏥

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10 h. ago Endometriosis: Hundreds of patients share their heartbreaking stories

Living with endometriosis is an uphill battle 🏥

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10 h. ago Cystic fibrosis patient turns brush with death into Edinburgh Fringe show

Yvonne Hughes says her life has been transformed after receiving a game-changing cystic fibrosis drug.

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11 h. ago Exclusive: Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say

Exclusive: Shein gains UK approval for London IPO, awaits China nod, sources say  Reuters

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11 h. ago 'Innovative' new pill given green light for NHS use in 'landmark moment' for common deadly cancer

Experts say the treatment will give patients "precious extra time with their families"

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11 h. ago Plans approved in Manchester for tallest UK tower outside London

Plans approved in Manchester for tallest UK tower outside London  BBC

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14 h. ago Legal and ethical ‘nightmare’ after woman gives birth to stranger’s child due to Monash IVF mistake

Case of incorrect embryo transfer at Brisbane clinic raises custody questions that could set a legal precedent in Australia, lawyers sayElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe future of a child whose birth mother was mistakenly given a stranger’s embryo is a legal and ethical “nightmare” without precedent in Australian law, experts say.Monash IVF, which operates across Australia, has apologised after a patient at one of its Brisbane clinics had an embryo incorrectly transferred to her, meaning she unwittingly gave birth to another woman’s child.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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