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A robot might perform your next surgery

The robot performed with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, researchers at Johns Hopkins University said

The Independent UK

Robot performs surgery with ‘100% accuracy’

The robot performed part of a gallbladder removal on a life-like patient with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon

The Independent UK

Robot performs realistic surgery ‘with 100% accuracy’

The robot operated with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, according to Johns Hopkins University researchers in the US.

The Independent UK

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Prediabetes in teens is rising as heart disease and stroke diagnoses jump as well: CDC

Prediabetes raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke

The Independent UK

What Is 'Ozempic Face' and How To Avoid It: Gemma Collins Left Reeling by Side Effect of Weight-Loss Jab

Gemma Collins says she was shocked by how her face changed after losing two stone on Mounjaro. Experts warn of a side effect now dubbed 'Ozempic face'.

International Business Times UK

Tens of thousands of patients face cancellations during doctors’ strike, NHS bosses warn

Wes Streeting urges doctors to call off the strikes as action is likely to see tens of thousands of operations and appointments cancelled

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Should we be worried about ‘Stratus’? The new Covid variant spreading fast

‘Stratus’ is the nickname for Covid variant XFG which is spreading across the world

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Skip the sweaty workouts: Scientists have found a way to make you run faster instantly

The method sped up sprints by 3 percent over a length of 65 feet

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Abortion rate hits record high with three in 10 pregnancies ending in termination

There were 247,703 conceptions leading to a legal abortion in 2022, a 13.1% rise on the 218,923 recorded in 2021, the ONS said.

The Independent UK

Proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion, by local area

East Cambridgeshire had the lowest proportion while Liverpool and Brighton & Hove had the joint highest.

Evening Standard

New Covid Variant 'Stratus' Sweeps 38 Countries: Doctors Warn a Raspy Voice Could Be the First Sign You Have It

The new Stratus Covid variant, now dominant in several regions, is linked to hoarseness as an early symptom. Here's what doctors and data reveal.

International Business Times UK

Voices: ‘Who do they think they are?’ Readers clash over NHS doctor strikes

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is sharply divided over the upcoming doctors’ strike and their demand for a 29 per cent pay rise. While one reader blamed the NHS, calling it ‘a broken system,’ another said, doctors ‘should be ashamed’

The Independent UK

Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

There were 247,703 conceptions leading to a legal abortion in 2022, a 13.1% rise on the 218,923 recorded in 2021, the ONS said.

Evening Standard

Doctors announce five-day strike over pay dispute

Previous strikes by resident doctors and other staff groups saw some 1.5 million appointments, procedures, and operations postponed

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Why Mattel Created a Type 1 Diabetes Barbie Doll: A Focus On The Growing Health Crisis Among Young Girls

Barbie now reflects real-life conditions. Mattel releases a Type 1 diabetes doll amid rising cases among UK girls and calls for inclusive representation.

Evening Standard

What is the Stratus Covid variant? Cases of the new 'XFG' strain on the rise

A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is spreading globally, displaying unique symptoms like a scratchy voice.

Fit & Well

This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises

Tag these moves onto the end of your Pilates practice for a muscle-building bonus

Fit & Well

I’m a personal trainer and this is my favorite bit of equipment for building full-body strength at home

No space for bulky home fitness kit? A medicine ball could be the only thing you need

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Gemma Collins’s weight loss jab Instagram ad banned by watchdog

A watchdog has cracked down on the adverts, one of which involved TV personality Gemma Collins

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Simple but vital new cancer test to be trialled in pharmacies

NHS England is piloting a new way of preventing oesophageal cancer

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Weight loss jabs not enough to tackle obesity, leading medics warn

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) called on the government to tackle the nation’s ‘broken food system’

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Women are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s as men. Scientists have figured out why

One in three older Americans dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia

The Independent UK

The American diet is being blamed for a worrying rise in colon cancer

Nearly 53,000 Americans expected to die from colorectal cancer this year

The Independent UK

Hot flush pill for menopausal women approved for use in UK

Elinzanetant is a non-hormonal tablet which can tackle hot flushes.

Evening Standard

Hot flush pill gets green light for UK use

Elinzanetant is a non-hormonal tablet which can tackle hot flushes.

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