According to a study published in Nature by an international team led by the University of California, San Diego, childhood exposure to the bacterial toxin colibactin could drive early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC). The first author is Marcos Díaz-Gay, PhD, head of the new Digital Genomics Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) in Madrid, … Read more
June 4, 2025 DENPASAR – The trial of three British nationals accused of smuggling cocaine or taking part in a drug deal in Bali began Tuesday, with all facing the death penalty. Indonesia hands out severe punishments for drug smuggling and has previously executed foreigners, but has upheld a moratorium on the death sentence since 2017. … Read more
The free trade agreement between India and the UK, concluded on May 6, incorporates a mechanism that would allow either party to renegotiate specific clauses if the other offers better terms to a third country through separate bilateral agreements, according to people familiar with the matter. The FTA is projected to increase UK GDP by … Read more
Being a man can be detrimental to health. On average, men in the UK can expect to live 4 years less than women. The government’s intention to develop a first-ever men’s health strategy for England this year is intended to narrow this longevity gap. “We need to stop treating men’s poorer health outcomes as inevitable … Read more
The Government has announced that it intends to participate in an international year in 2027 to celebrate Norman culture and the 1,000th anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror. Minister for Housing James Browne, himself of Norman heritage, said the year will acknowledge the huge impact that the Normans had on Ireland and other … Read more
More than 60% of patients with cervical cancer and 30% of those with endometrial cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when survival rates are lowest. Although intensifying screening may seem logical, unnecessary procedures can be harmful. Routine procedures such as ultrasound, though often considered harmless, can lead to poorly indicated hysteroscopies and unnecessary biopsies, … Read more
Andrew and Tristan Tate charged with rape by police in UK The Journal Tate brothers face charges, including rape, in England RTE.ie Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan charged with rape in the UK Sky News Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate face string of criminal charges in UK including rape Irish Examiner UK prosecutors say 21 charges authorised against … Read more
Key Points Infants born to mothers with pregestational diabetes face a higher risk of NICU admission. Research highlights teh importance of managing diabetes during pregnancy. Understanding risk factors can improve neonatal care and outcomes. New Study Links Pregestational Diabetes to Increased NICU Admissions Updated May 22, 2025 A recent study published in the European … Read more
Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million … Read more
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), held in Basel, Switzerland, from 10 May to 17 May, 2025, drew approximately 50,000 fans from 80 countries. As the world’s largest music competition, the event drew significant international attention and required meticulous public health planning. In an interview with El Medico Interactivo, the Public Health Department of Basel-City explained … Read more