'Simple' New Blood Test Could Be a Cancer Breakthrough Tuesday, August 26, 2025 cancer bloodtest diagnosis treatment healthcare oncology biomarkers screening innovation medicine A groundbreaking new blood test is generating hope in the fight against cancer, offering a simpler and less invasive way to detect the disease early. This innovative test has the potential to significantly improve patient … Read More
Thousands Referred for Liver Cancer Screening Following NHS Mobile Scan Expansion Monday, August 25, 2025 nhs livercancer screening healthcare mobilescans earlydetection communityhealth cancerchecks publichealth diagnosticservices The NHS has announced that thousands more people in England are now being referred for liver cancer screenings, thanks to the expansion of a community-based scanning program. This initiative utilizes mobile scanning trucks … Read More
I'm a Doctor - This 5-Second Thumb Test Could Reveal a Heart Problem Sunday, August 17, 2025 heart doctor test thumb health cardiovascular diagnosis medical wellness screening As a medical professional, I want to share a simple yet effective 5-second thumb test that might help you detect potential heart issues early. Heart health is crucial, and how your thumbs behave can offer subtle clues about … Read More
Widower Battles Planning Refusal to Replace Leylandii Hedge with Fence Sunday, July 20, 2025 planning hedge leylandii fence appeal ledbury landscaping regulation screening council A widower is challenging a planning decision after being denied permission to replace his towering Leylandii hedge with a fence. Dr Mike Ralph, a retired engineer from New Street, Ledbury, sought approval last autumn to swap … Read More
Eye Scan Using AI Could Predict Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Saturday, July 19, 2025 retina artificialintelligence cardiovascular stroke heartattack diabetes screening riskassessment healthcare research A simple eye scan, commonly performed during routine eye exams, could soon serve as a powerful tool to assess an individual’s risk of heart attack or stroke over the next ten years. Recent research employs artificial … Read More
Innovative Cancer Test Offered at High Street Pharmacies for Persistent Heartburn Tuesday, July 15, 2025 cancer oesophagus barretts heartburn nhs diagnosis pharmacy screening reflux health Britons suffering from frequent heartburn will soon have access to a revolutionary cancer test right at their local high street pharmacies. The pioneering “sponge on a string” test is part of a new NHS pilot … Read More