AI and robot pilot to provide earlier detection of lung cancer

By Lee Peart 27 January 2026

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is pioneering earlier lung cancer diagnosis through an AI and robot pilot.

Local cycling facilities programme saves NHS £13.1m

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

The Places to Ride programme - the largest investment in community cycling facilities launched in 2019 - saved the NHS £13.1m, new research reveals.

Government set to crackdown on illegal underage sunbed use

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

The government has unveiled plans to crackdown on rogue businesses flouting the law and putting children’s health at risk by selling sessions to under-18s.

NHS launches world-first genetic register

By Liz Wells 26 January 2026

Thousands of people at higher risk of developing cancer due to inherited faulty genes will be regularly checked and tracked by the NHS thanks to a first-of-its-kind national genetics programme.

Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.

Scotland's new suicide prevention action plan published

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

A new national action plan setting out Scotland’s priorities for suicide prevention over the next three years has been backed by an increased budget of at least £3m in 2026-27.

Scotland leads on damp and mould regulations

By Lee Peart 23 January 2026

Regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould have been announced in Scotland.

Fast food addiction costing healthcare £67bn a year, research finds

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

The UK’s fast food addiction costs the healthcare system £67bn a year through associated health conditions, according to research.

Online therapies recommended for eating disorders

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

Online therapies have been recognised as interim support for people with eating disorders while on waiting lists for specialist NHS treatment.

MPs call for overhaul of early years' healthcare support

By Lee Peart 22 January 2026

MPs have called for an overhaul of early years’ healthcare support, including more health visitors and Family Hubs, and a new vaccines strategy.

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