In 2024/25 there were 140,000 fewer referrals for suspected bowel cancer than expected. The faecal immunochemical test (FIT) detects small amounts of blood in poo, which can be a sign of bowel cancer.

Cristina Fernández Molina and María Teresa Pérez Zaballos, the co-founders of endogene.bio, which is developing the test. It can take years to get a diagnosis of endometriosis, a debilitating ...

New research shows that a substance indicating oxidative damage increases in urine as people get older, and describes an easy method to measure the level of this biomarker in human urine samples. This ...

Every day as I peruse through the mountain of metrics presented to me on my Garmin watch, I pause to take a look at a particular number: my VO2 max score. And I’m sure I’m not the only runner that ...

When Ben's symptoms first started in 2020, he thought it was down to the stress of a new baby; years later, he discovered the truth LOOKING in the mirror, Ben Bancroft no longer recognised himself. He ...

Brain teasers have a curious way of making us stop and rethink even the most basic facts. Whether you're a logic lover or simply someone who enjoys challenging their mind, there's something oddly ...

The plank hold is one of the most reliable indicators of core endurance and full-body conditioning. Unlike short or modified plank variations, longer holds demand continuous engagement of the deep ...

A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test is a simple blood test used to assess how effectively your kidneys are filtering waste from your blood, which is crucial for overall health. Doctors may ...

Getting the most out of A/B and other controlled tests by Ron Kohavi and Stefan Thomke In 2012 a Microsoft employee working on Bing had an idea about changing the way the search engine displayed ad ...

A simple daily skin care routine includes cleansing, serums, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Match products to your skin type to avoid irritation or breakouts. Patch test new products for 48 to 96 hours, ...