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Jersey launches PMOS screening clinic as 'important first step' for women's health

Jersey launches a new screening clinic for women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a condition affecting up to one in eight women. The service, opening in October 2026, has been welcomed as progress by health advocates, though campaigners say further support is needed.

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Jessica Pinel in a patterned dark shirt sits on a seafront promenade beside a beach. A stone wall lines the walkway on one side, with railings and the shoreline on the other under a cloudy sky.

First patient successfully undergoes AI-guided brain tumour surgery

Rhys Hibbert becomes the world's first patient to undergo brain surgery with real-time AI assistance. Surgeons at University College London Hospital successfully removed his pituitary tumour using an AI system that identified hidden blood vessels and nerves, preventing potential blindness and res...

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Rhys Hibbert pictured outside in front of a green hedge. He has short fair hair and is wearing a light blue shirt and dark blue jacket.

30-second breath test for pancreatic cancer enters large-scale UK trial in Wrexham

A 30-second breath test for pancreatic cancer is undergoing large-scale UK validation involving 6,079 patients across 40 hospitals. The test detects volatile organic compounds in breath and could revolutionise early detection of a disease that kills half its victims within three months of diagnosis.

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A woman with long dark hair and wearing a light pink jacket leans forward towards a desk. She is blowing into a tube on a clear plastic bag which is attached to a small white machine with a built in monitor. To her left is a nurse watching her progress. He is wearing royal blue scrubs and blue latex gloves and has white hair and a short white beard.

Frankfurt Airport Worker Dies in Rare Malaria Outbreak Linked to Imported Mosquito

A Frankfurt Airport worker has died from malaria in a rare outbreak affecting six employees. Mosquitoes believed to have arrived on an aircraft are suspected as the source. Five other infected workers are receiving treatment as authorities investigate.

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A view of a taxiing area at Frankfurt Airport. A Lufthansa plane sits on the tarmac.

ExxonMobil fined £267,000 over chemical leaks at Mossmorran plant

ExxonMobil has been fined £267,000 after pleading guilty to safety breaches at its Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife. Five separate leaks of flammable hydrocarbons occurred between 2018 and 2019 due to corroded piping, with one leak lasting four months before repair.

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A general view of the ExxonMobil plant in Fife. There are several tall columns with dark smoke coming out of them and blowing into a blue sky.

Mpox Spreads to New Countries as Child Cases Rise in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau reports its first mpox outbreak with concerning numbers of child cases, as the virus continues spreading to new countries. Vaccines and supportive care remain key to containment.

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Environmental Groups Challenge EPA's Approval of Toxic Datacenter Chemicals

Environmental groups have sued the EPA over its approval of two toxic chemicals used in semiconductor and data-center manufacturing, arguing the agency violated federal law by greenlighting substances it acknowledged pose serious health risks including sudden death and cancer.

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Scottish Farmers Demand Government Support for Bluetongue Movement Restrictions

Scottish farming union calls on government to fund testing and vaccination for farmers affected by bluetongue movement restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway, citing significant burden during critical livestock sales season.

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The nose of a cow affected by bluetongue in close-up

Irish League Faces Gambling Sponsorship Surge as Player Support Group Launches

The Irish League confronts a paradox: as gambling sponsorship expands across its competitions, a new player-led support group launches to help those struggling with addiction. Aaron Hogg, a former goalkeeper, leads efforts to support colleagues eight years after his own recovery.

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Woman left needing emergency surgery after scan misread following caesarean birth

A mother underwent emergency bowel surgery after doctors misread her scan following a caesarean delivery at Birmingham's Good Hope Hospital in January 2023. She is now campaigning for better postnatal care.

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Natalie is sitting upright in a hospital bed, cradling a newborn baby wrapped in a patterned blanket and cream-coloured knitted hat. The hospital room contains medical equipment and bedside supplies, with pillows propped behind the patient and bedding covering most of the bed. A blue cooling eye mask rests on the person's forehead, while the baby is held close against their chest.

Psychiatrists Apologise for Failing Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a formal apology for decades of mismanagement in treating adults who experienced childhood sexual abuse. The college says mental health staff have focused too heavily on symptoms rather than exploring past trauma, leaving survivors with insufficient s...

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Nicotine vapes offer best odds for quitting smoking, major review confirms

A comprehensive Cochrane review of 80 trials involving nearly 30,000 people found nicotine e-cigarettes increase smoking cessation success rates by about 60%, outperforming patches, gum, and support programmes. Experts emphasise regulated vapes are far safer than smoking, though long-term risks r...

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