13 h. ago 'Holy grail' blood test that can detect up to 50 types of cancer may be even more effective than thought, researchers discover

In an NHS trial British experts have discovered that the test correctly identified that more than a third of people thought to have a 'false positive' result.

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34 h. ago It’s still killing people, and the government has yet to act: Britain’s hidden asbestos epidemic | Tom White

Asbestos was banned in 1999, but as materials left in our buildings deteriorate, thousands of lives are being lost every yearHelen Bone was diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer in 2021. She was 38. The type of cancer, mesothelioma, is incurable; the best prognosis is a few years, though most people don’t get that long. “You always think of asbestos as a disease from decades ago – affecting men who worked in heavy industry – so to be diagnosed in my 30s is shocking,” she told the Northern Echo in 2022. “I want to see my children grow up but now I have to come to terms with the thought that this might not happen.” Sadly, Bone passed away in November last year, just three years after her diagnosis.For most people, the word “asbestos” will evoke previous eras: dusty Victorian and Edwardian factories; the shipyards of the interwar period; postwar building sites. Yet asbestos was not banned in the UK until 1999. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it still kills aroun...

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3 d. ago Single blood test for more than 50 cancers could 'transform' care

It's been dubbed the 'holy grail' of cancer tests

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3 d. ago Expert hail 'holy grail' blood test that accurately flags FIFTY types of cancer before symptoms strike: 'We're one step closer to transforming cancer diagnoses'

The Galleri test - dubbed the 'holy grail' for cancer - screens for more than 50 cancers, often picking up signs before symptoms even appear.

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3 d. ago ‘Holy grail’ blood test for more than 50 cancers delivers ‘exciting’ results

The Galleri test identifies DNA in the bloodstream that has been shed by cancer cells, giving the earliest signs somebody may have the disease.

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3 d. ago ‘Holy Grail’ blood test can predict cancers before any symptoms start

Trials of the Galleri test that screens for more than 50 cancers showed it was correct in 62% of cases where it thought people had the disease - but is that good enough?

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4 d. ago ‘Holy grail’ blood test for more than 50 cancers delivers ‘extremely compelling' results

The treatment has been labelled as a holy grail in the fight against deadly cancers.

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4 d. ago BBC star details 'lingering level of pain' as he issues plea after cancer diagnosis

The comedian was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer in 2023 and has now shared a health update.

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4 d. ago Warning to anyone who takes paracetamol or ibuprofen for back pain

Researchers have identified a list of unpleasant side effects

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4 d. ago Expert reveals how to avoid turning heating on with five simple home changes

One way Brits are trying to save money this autumn is by keeping heating bills to a minimum - that's where these inexpensive expert tips could be your new holy grail for keeping warm

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5 d. ago Scientists create cancer vaccine that could completely stop spread of disease

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based cancer vaccine that has been able to prevent multiple types of cancer in mice with the findings published in the prestigious Cell Reports Medicine

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6 d. ago An unexpected activity could relieve postnatal depression symptoms

Researchers found the activity offered a "long-lasting effect" on symptoms of postnatal depression (PND)

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7 d. ago Shopper scores 'holy grail' £8 bargain in charity shop and is amazed by its true value

Charity shops are full of hidden gems and discounted goodies - but one person was gobsmacked at the real value of the 'holy grail' item they managed to buy for less than £8

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7 d. ago Copy Claudia Winkleman's signature tan with one £39 product she hails 'the love of her life'

Claudia Winkleman's signature bronzed glow is a result of this one product she says 'will make you faint' after one swipe - and we know where to shop her tanning holy grail

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7 d. ago Bargain hunter buys £8 'holy grail' item in charity shop and is stunned by real value

A bargain hunter ventured to a charity shop on the hunt for a coveted item which can vary in price, often costing quite a sum, but they managed to snap it up for just £7.52

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7 d. ago Check your change for 50p dubbed 'holy grail' of coins worth £150

This highly sought-after piece features an image of the Kew Gardens pagoda on one side

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8 d. ago Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition review – fabled album falls short of expectations

(Sony Music)Rumours of the existence of E Street versions of Springsteen’s masterpiece have swirled for decades, but the reality doesn’t live up to the hypeFor the last 40-plus years, the holy grail for diehard Bruce Springsteen fans was something referred to as Electric Nebraska. The rumour circulated that there were full E Street Band versions of the songs from Springsteen’s 1982 solo acoustic release that were recorded, but remained unreleased and never leaked.Nebraska’s origin story had already made the album mythical: demos recorded in Springsteen’s bedroom got turned into a album. After spending literal years in the studio for his previous records, this time he walked in with finished songs. The cassette tape that he had carried around in his pocket got turned into a classic, five-star record of desolate modern folk songs about the dark side of the American dream. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies neededScientists say they have developed the world’s first blood test to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).There is no currently no test for the condition and patients tend to be diagnosed based on symptoms, which means many can go undiagnosed for years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Monty Python fans are only just realising unlikely celebs produced film for odd reason

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was rejected by studios but the comedy troupe found funding from a number of famous musicians, and fans are only just realising who

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2 w. ago Teacher's horrifying final months as she was slowly killed by single drop of liquid

Karen Wetterhahn was a research chemist who was studying the effects of heavy metals on living organisms, but she tragically died after a freak accident involving a single drop of one chemical

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