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‘I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests’

Sânziana Foia’s non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.

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Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services

GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.

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Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad

It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.

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Council warning over backstreet butt lifts

Manchester Council believes procedures “may be taking place this week… in non-clinical settings”.

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11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins

British Medical Association members will stage five-day walkout starting at 07:00 on Thursday.

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I have £2.6m blood and it has ‘cured’ my haemophilia

The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it.

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What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.

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New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is “concerning”, say health officials.

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Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.

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Faces made of living skin make robots smile

Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.

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