‘Very soft and very pliable’: Flexible robot offers hope of less painful bowel cancer checks to 900,000 Brits By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 01:51 BST, 19 June 2023 Bowel cancer screenings could become much less painful thanks to the development of a soft robotic device, according to scientists. Researchers …
HEALTH NOTES: Breathalyser kit in development to detect Covid By Mail on Sunday Reporters Updated: 23:03 BST, 13 May 2023 A breathalyser machine capable of diagnosing Covid infections is currently being developed. This machine utilizes lasers to analyze the user’s breath, detecting virus molecules by measuring light particle absorption levels. Developed by a team from …
Recent research suggests that concerns about gun violence have surpassed opioids and the obesity epidemic as the primary public health worry among everyday Americans. According to a poll conducted by Axios-Ipsos, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who view gun violence as the top threat to the nation. The survey …
Renowned comedian Ricky Gervais recently shared his experience with a recent illness that had him fearing he had liver and stomach cancer. The 61-year-old self-proclaimed hypochondriac described being awakened in the middle of the night by excruciating shooting pains in his side, which immediately sparked thoughts of a serious health condition. Ricky speculated that his …
Daniel Ellsberg, the renowned anti-war activist and whistleblower who exposed classified information known as the Pentagon Papers during the Vietnam War, passed away at the age of 92. His family confirmed his death in a statement to CBS News, revealing that he died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Kensington, California. Despite his illness, …
According to safety experts at Which?, big brand and expensive sunscreens may not deliver the promised protection against skin damage. In their tests, Which? found that several cheaper supermarket alternatives actually offered strong protection. For instance, Avon’s Refreshing 3-in-1 Face and Body Sun Lotion SPF30 failed to meet its claimed SPF30 protection. These findings are …
Amy Dowden, professional ballroom dancer and star of Strictly Come Dancing, has shared the terrifying experience she had to endure while waiting for surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Amy, 32, discovered a lump while preparing for her honeymoon with husband Ben Jones in April and confirmed the diagnosis in May. The wait for …
A TikToker, who scammed online donors out of $37,000 by pretending to have pancreatic cancer, has pleaded guilty to first-degree theft. Madison Russo, a 20-year-old student at St. Ambrose University, faked having stage 2 pancreatic cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and a large tumor wrapped around her spine. Russo was apprehended after an anonymous tipster alerted …
Silvio Berlusconi, the controversial former Prime Minister of Italy, has passed away at the age of 86 after battling leukemia. Known for his scandalous “Bunga Bunga” parties, Berlusconi was a billionaire businessman who revolutionized Italy’s media landscape and left a lasting impact on its politics, despite facing numerous legal and sexual scandals. His spokesperson confirmed …
Julie Devaney Hogan, a 38-year-old mother of three from Boston, had a life-changing experience when she discovered a lump in her breast while getting ready for a beach day. Initially dismissed by doctors, the pea-sized bump turned out to be stage three breast cancer that had already spread. Julie underwent a double mastectomy and 12 …