GPs given freedom to order heart checks direct

Referrals for respiratory tests will also be allowed in bid to speed up diagnosis in England.

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AI offers huge promise on breast cancer screening

Swedish study found computer-aided detection could spot cancer at similar rate to two radiologists.

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Trans people can wait seven years for NHS initial assessment

Trans people in south-west England face the longest delays, the data seen by the BBC shows.

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Why you should go to sleep at the same time all week

Social jetlag has an impact on what we eat, which may affect the species of bacteria in our guts.

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Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results.

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Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP loses seat after recall petition

A by-election will now be held after almost 12,000 of her constituents signed a recall petition.

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Dundee student expelled for sharing corpse video

The Dundee University student filmed the dissection of a body without permission.

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