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Research could provide new means of diagnosing and treating bowel cancer

Research could provide new means of diagnosing and treating bowel cancer

The research, funded by Cancer Research UK, has found that PET scans can be used to diagnose and monitor cancer in a non-intrusive way.

Dogs and cats behind more than 6,000 insurance claims

Dogs and cats behind more than 6,000 insurance claims

Jewellery eaten by a dog and cats damaging a TV are among the claims which Aviva has dealt with.

Poverty hinders access to timely NHS care, think tank warns

Poverty hinders access to timely NHS care, think tank warns

The situation was described as a ‘cruel irony’ as one of the ‘founding principles of the NHS is that it is free at the point of need’.

Blood test ‘could identify people at highest risk of dying from heart failure’

Blood test ‘could identify people at highest risk of dying from heart failure’

The study found that patients with highest levels of a specific protein were 50% more likely to die from a heart complication.

Star Wars Millennium Falcon coins coming to a purse near you

Star Wars Millennium Falcon coins coming to a purse near you

The Royal Mint Millennium Falcon coin will be available to purchase from 9am on Monday.

Visits to tourism attractions remain below pre-pandemic levels

Visits to tourism attractions remain below pre-pandemic levels

There were 146.6 million visits to major UK venues in 2023, down 11% from 163.9 million in 2019 before the virus crisis, according to a trade body.

Bleeding and beating heart models created to help train transplant surgeons

Bleeding and beating heart models created to help train transplant surgeons

The fake organs were created with silicone gels, fabrics and different fibres, using 3D printing technology.

Low uptake of heat pumps hampering efforts to cut emissions, watchdog warns

Low uptake of heat pumps hampering efforts to cut emissions, watchdog warns

A report says the Government needs to engage ‘every household’ in the shift to clean heating and spell out sooner the role hydrogen can play.

Those with suspected autism face ‘knock-on effects’ amid lengthy wait times

Those with suspected autism face ‘knock-on effects’ amid lengthy wait times

Charities have called for urgent action from the Government to bring waiting times down and address workforce shortages.

Police say Claudia Lawrence inquiry is not closed 15 years after she disappeared

Police say Claudia Lawrence inquiry is not closed 15 years after she disappeared

Police believe Ms Lawrence, who was 35 when she went missing in York in March 2009, was murdered.

Propeller thought to be from Second World War plane found wrapped up in peat bog

Propeller thought to be from Second World War plane found wrapped up in peat bog

The discovery was made during conservation work on the isle of Arran.

Deliveroo set to offer free childcare to riders

Deliveroo set to offer free childcare to riders

The company said 15 hours of free childcare will be offered to 1,000 riders.

Mary Lou McDonald on US trip: ‘How on earth could I justify not coming?’

Mary Lou McDonald on US trip: ‘How on earth could I justify not coming?’

The Sinn Fein leader said she couldn’t refuse the “unparalleled access” to senior US figures that St Patrick’s week offers.

Robotics expert creates computer programme to speed up scientific research

Robotics expert creates computer programme to speed up scientific research

The professor says the programme, which seamlessly fits compatible molecules together, works similarly to a Lego set.

Newly marketed house prices jump by more than £5,000 on average in March

Newly marketed house prices jump by more than £5,000 on average in March

The stronger-than-usual month-on-month price growth indicates that new sellers are feeling much more confident, Rightmove said.

Scientists developing device that could fit inside bra and monitor breast cancer

Scientists developing device that could fit inside bra and monitor breast cancer

It is hoped the technology could help save patients’ lives in the future.

Government commits extra funding for heat pumps and insulation in social homes

Government commits extra funding for heat pumps and insulation in social homes

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said £75 million will support some of the lowest income households to warm their homes and save on energy bills.

What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

A range of stories make up Sunday’s front papers.

Rishi Sunak ‘visited Frank Hester’s office on helicopter trip paid for by donor’

Rishi Sunak ‘visited Frank Hester’s office on helicopter trip paid for by donor’

The under-fire Tory backer reportedly welcomed the Prime Minister for a private tour of his company weeks after donating £5 million to the Tories.

Taoiseach does not identify as ‘woke’

Taoiseach does not identify as ‘woke’

Leo Varadkar said people who identify as anti-woke appear to be against new ideas.

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