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UK Biobank has my data, but I’m not worried. I know the benefits are too great to consider pulling out

Longitudinal studies are a research jewel, shedding light on motor neurone disease, cot deaths, Alzheimer’s and more. Don’t let the security breach in China put you off joining one, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · May 1

Man’s sight restored by doctors after windscreen glass punctured his eye in horrific car crash

Chris Hurd suffered a broken neck, multiple fractures, and severe damage to both eyes after a taxi accident in Budapest

The Independent UK · Apr 30

The ‘life-saving’ impact Martha’s Rule is having in NHS hospitals as thousands trigger review process

The rule, which began a phased rollout two years ago, gives families formalised, 24/7 access to a second opinion and is now advertised throughout hospitals

The Independent UK · Apr 30

New tool set to spot who needs weight-loss jabs even before they become obese

The tool was developed using extensive data from 200,000 middle-aged adults participating in the UK Biobank study

The Independent UK · Apr 30

UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases

Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientists

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Katie Price Sparks Backlash After Promoting CBD in Dubai — Despite UAE Ban on Cannabis Products

Katie Price faces criticism for promoting CBD oil in Dubai, where cannabis-derived substances are strictly regulated. The online reaction highlights legal concerns and influencer responsibilities.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Labour will show Scots ‘what change looks like’, vows Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader is setting out his party’s plans for the first 100 days, if he can defeat the SNP in next week’s Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

The use of advanced practitioners in the NHS is no reason to fear for patient safety

Letters: Readers respond to the British Medical Association’s warning that the increasing use of ‘non-doctors’ in medical roles is unsafe

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

UK study finds earlier miscarriage support could save 10,000 pregnancies each year

A recent study highlights that providing specialized care following a woman's first miscarriage may help avert countless pregnancy losses each year in the UK. At present, women typically receive support only after experiencing three miscarriages. Timely interventions—such as diagnosing potential health issues—could dramatically lower the chances of subsequent miscarriages while…

The Times of India · Apr 29

A non-controversial public health policy? The UK’s gradual ban on smoking has been a PR success

The world will be watching to see how the ban for anyone born after 2009 works out. So far it’s been a win with smokers and non-smokers alike, says public health academic Prof Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29