NHS home testing hits 100,000 milestone in hepatitis C fight

The NHS home testing service has reached 100,000 users, preventing serious illness and bringing England closer to eliminating hepatitis C.

AI uncovers hidden signs of prostate cancer years before diagnosis

Uppsala researchers show AI can detect prostate cancer long before it’s visible to pathologists, helping reduce missed diagnoses and save lives.

Toolsquare gives you insight and control over the use of your equipment

Toolsquare’s smart monitoring system logs usage, boosts accountability, reduces downtime, and gives managers real-time insights for better investment decisions.

Plasma and Serum Viscosity Testing: The Modern Diagnostic Tool Healthcare Can’t Afford to Ignore

Plasma and serum viscosity testing is emerging as a faster, more accurate alternative to outdated inflammation markers like ESR and CRP, offering improved reliability, resistance to drug interference, and rapid results that meet the demands of modern healthcare.

WHO sets standards for newborn infection diagnostics

WHO has released new standards for affordable newborn infection diagnostics, aiming to save lives through earlier detection and improved treatment decisions.

NHS launches world-first gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out

The NHS will offer a free gonorrhoea vaccine to high-risk patients from August 2025, aiming to curb record infections and antibiotic resistance.

Kennedy axes $500m mRNA vaccine investment

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects, redirecting US$0.5 billion to alternative platforms he claims are safer.

Molecular ‘Missteps’ Could Undermine Green Polymer Efficiency, Say Birmingham Scientists

New imaging reveals structural flaws in eco-friendly polymers that could limit performance in future tech.

MPs say UKRI lacks transparency, clear goals, and modern systems

Parliament urges reforms at UKRI, citing weak accountability and unclear progress on research-to-innovation goals.

Study Links Endurance Sports to Heart Rhythm Problems in Older Men

New study reveals some older male athletes may face hidden heart risks after years of endurance training.

MHRA Clears Backlogs, Backs Innovation, and Boosts Safety in New Annual Report

MHRA clears backlogs, supports new treatments, and boosts UK health safety with AI and innovation.

Robots in the Operating Room: Can AI Make Surgery Safer and More Accessible Worldwide?

Surgical care is one of the most unequal aspects of global healthcare. In many low- and middle-income countries, access to safe, timely surgery is limited by a shortage of trained surgeons, under-resourced facilities, and long travel distances for patients. But emerging technologies in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) could change that. Robotic surgical systems—once the […]

Why Humidity Feels Worse Than Ever – and How It’s Putting Us at Risk

Humidity has worsened over decades, making heat waves more dangerous and harder for our bodies to handle.

How Air Filtration Can Power Lab Sustainability Goals

Air filtration reduces lab ventilation energy use, cutting emissions while supporting safety and sustainability goals.

Balancing Lab Sustainability with the Energy Costs of AI

Large AI models boost lab productivity but come with a significant carbon footprint, challenging sustainability goals.

Could This Be the Key to Cutting Aviation’s Climate Impact?

Sustainable aviation fuel may not be the answer – but smarter alternatives could help us fly greener.

BD’s Biosciences and Diagnostics Unit to Merge with Waters in $17.5bn Deal

BD and Waters merge to create a $6.5bn life science and diagnostics powerhouse by 2025.

AI Boosts Accuracy of Melanoma Diagnoses

New study shows AI helps pathologists better interpret immune response in melanoma tissue samples.

UK to Scrap COVID Test Rule, Align With Europe

New IVD regulations will reduce burden on UK firms while boosting diagnostic test quality and safety.

Tiny Lichens, Big Impact: Volunteers Help Prove UK Rainforest’s Vital Role

Volunteers uncover rare lichens in Cumbria’s rainforest, highlighting its ecological value and need for protection.