Alzheimer’s blood test could ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis
Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%.
Health
After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government’s annual report on hunger in America
The CBO has estimated that the tax and spending cuts bill Republicans muscled through Congress in July means 3 million people would not qualify for food stamps.
What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer
Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan
Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho’s G-A-Y Bar
A leading sexual health clinic is running the drop-in sessions at G-A-Y Bar to boost uptake.
‘Shocking’ pharmacy chain should be shut down – MP
Some Jhoots pharmacies are accused of not paying staff, as patients face closures and low stock.
Macrons to offer ‘scientific evidence’ to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, review suggests
Sanctions for UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are too lenient in around a quarter of cases, reports suggest.
Ambulance workers arrested after six people die
Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, Wiltshire Police have said.
IT systems at major hospitals restored but disruption continues
The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments in the Southern Trust are being cancelled for Thursday.
