Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers. Source

Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts. Source

Why renaming my health condition could help other women

Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS. Source

Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests

A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial. Source

Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says

The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties. Source

Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn

The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament. Source

Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner

Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner Source

'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Source

'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Source

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Source

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Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s Source

Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster?

Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London. Source