Breast cancer, endometriosis and PCOS detection tests seen as game-changing

Getty Images Research suggests most of us will have unsettling scenarios flash into our mind from time to time Have you ever sat in a boring meeting and wondered: “What if I just started shouting?” Or you’re driving along and you think: “What if I crash?” These unsettling scenarios are known as “intrusive thoughts” which…

James Gallagher,Health and science correspondentand Catherine Snowdon,Health reporter Getty Some men are having vast numbers of children through sperm donation. This week the BBC reported on a man whose sperm contained a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer for some of his offspring. One of the most striking aspects of the investigation…

United Healthcare will be the University’s student health insurance provider for the 2025-2026 school year, taking over from Aetna, which has been the provider since 2007. All University students are required to be medically insured, but the University student plan is only required for students who do not have other, valid health insurance. Other insurance…

Under these proposals, Healthwatch’s responsibilities will be transferred to integrated care boards (ICBs) and local authorities, meaning they would have to respond to feedback about their own services, rather than being challenged by an independent body.

Population Recommended dosages Notes General population 3-5 grams (g) daily The loading phase is usually not needed unless you are looking to build creatine stores quickly. Athletes 3-5 g daily After an optional loading phase of 20 g per day, split into four doses for 5–7 days. Athletes with a larger body weight/people who engage…