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Almost three million tested for cancer in England

Record numbers are being tested for cancer but treatment targets are still being missed in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EVS0HnW via IFTTT

Baldur's Gate 3, Lego Fortnite, and 7 other games that defined 2023

Despite lay-offs and the end of a gaming mainstay, 2023 was a year filled with brilliant video games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/Iv9oxX0 via IFTTT

Actress and mum get MBEs for brain charity work

Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4kL0T9H via IFTTT

New Year Honours 2024: Tracking tech pioneer is appointed OBE

Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan is among a host of Cambridgeshire recipients of New Year Honours. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/glNbmCT via IFTTT

One dead following cheese recall over E. coli

A person dies in Scotland after an outbreak of the infection in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GlFzZJX via IFTTT

Care home left patient lying in urine-soaked sheets

The care home is put in special measures after a significant deterioration in the standard of care. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Hmo2JxF via IFTTT

Viagra: Can BBC show help men talk about erectile dysfunction?

Stars and doctors hope Russell T Davies's BBC drama Men Up can help end impotence stigma. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FnTYfmD via IFTTT

Google settles $5bn lawsuit for 'private mode' tracking

Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in the US and beyond. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/tH9GQ1T via IFTTT

Pornhub owner to pay victims $1.8m in sex trafficking case

Aylo, the porn website's parent company, agreed to pay $1.8m and compensate victims after a court case. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/o9xyNM4 via IFTTT

RSV: Jab for winter virus could cut baby hospitalisations by 80%, study says

More than 30,000 children under five are hospitalised with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) a year. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cmM4uAN via IFTTT

Junior doctors' strike: Thousands of NHS appointments hit by walkout

The NHS is braced for its longest strike after last week's walkout caused nearly 89,000 cancellations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uNJ9IHa via IFTTT

Amazon Prime Video to have ads in UK from February

The "limited" ads will feature in content unless people pay £2.99 a month to remove them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8iDhVOQ via IFTTT

Apple to appeal ban on US sales of Apple watch

Imports and sales of Apple's Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches have been halted over a patent dispute. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EdjIQM9 via IFTTT

Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says

Mark Harper believes the technology, he has personally seen, will be "gradually" rolled out from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/f0j8SIQ via IFTTT

Young-onset dementia risk increased by Vitamin D deficiency and depression, study says

A major study has identified 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, not all of which are genetic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Soyh5nJ via IFTTT

Kidney donation: 'Giving a stranger this gift has changed my life'

Laura Maisey says giving away one of her organs has been the best thing that has ever happened to her. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DiLW3qO via IFTTT

'Loneliest sheep' fronts mental health campaign

Rescued ewe Fiona is enlisted to help support farmers who might be struggling at Christmas. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nCXq7fS via IFTTT

Cambridgeshire mum saves her toddler's life through liver transplant

The mum says she would have done anything possible to save her little boy's life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NYhmQaT via IFTTT

Landais Alzheimer - the village where everyone has dementia

The specially adapted environment is keeping people healthier and happier for longer, early evidence suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lVFsKqC via IFTTT

China to increase curbs on video gaming industry

New plans to restrict the online gaming industry in the country send shares in tech giants tumbling. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/n2mdUtD via IFTTT

Tech Trends 2024: AI and electric vehicle deals

From an AI slowdown to humanoid robots doing real work - tech trends to watch out for in 2024. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qEtNycd via IFTTT

Brain surgery teen to have first seizure-free Christmas

Angus Bain, 17, has suffered debilitating epileptic fits every week throughout his childhood. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/A68t2hU via IFTTT

Social media platform X down for users globally

Users are unable to view posts on the social media site with a message that says"Welcome to X!" from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/5i1W3V7 via IFTTT

Non-burping can damage quality of life, researchers say

People with the condition have to deal with abdominal bloating, gurgling noises and flatulence. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WDvERLM via IFTTT

JN.1 Covid variant: WHO charts its rapid global spread

Covid and other infections could rise in many parts of the world this winter, the experts warn. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/M9p4Z6t via IFTTT

Three major porn sites to face tougher EU regulation

Pornhub, Xvideos and Stripchat will have to comply with rules including stricter age verification. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/GveqbTl via IFTTT

Junior doctor could leave job over pay dispute

Dr Mohammed Hussain is joining national colleagues in three days of strike action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/smWodOe via IFTTT

Disruption warning as junior doctor strikes return

NHS bosses say their worst fears are being realised as a three-day walkout begins in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tXKEVSa via IFTTT

The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer

Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2V3cjCI via IFTTT

NHS dentistry as we know it 'gone for good'

Most adults may need to start paying for care to protect free support for others, a think tank says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Q8uSpRk via IFTTT

Dame Esther Rantzen: 'If I were PM, we would vote on assisted dying'

The veteran broadcaster speaks to the BBC about her decision to join Dignitas. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vRoMjPH via IFTTT

Why Covid is still flooring some people

A lot of us know someone who has felt pretty rough with the most recent form of the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XF09nTU via IFTTT

Overseas staff 'exploited and trapped' at UK care home

Care home staff say they feel exploited and trapped by the firm that brought them to the UK to work. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QVvD4Hg via IFTTT

Spiking crackdown to see more funding for test kits

Modernising the law and training for door staff are also among measures announced by the government. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SVTD8Zg via IFTTT

Ellie Middleton: 'Learning the way my brain works has changed everything for me'

Author Ellie Middleton on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fi7BJeQ via IFTTT

The secret sauce for Taiwan's chip superstardom

How an island that exported t-shirts and sugar turned into the world's largest silicon chip factory. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4u3yVAI via IFTTT

Avoidable 111 calls may risk lives over Christmas, service head warns

The north-west of England service says repeat medication orders on bank holidays add unnecessary pressure. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ivHuRf2 via IFTTT

Autism diagnosis wait times hit 300 days - NHS data

The number of people waiting for an autism diagnosis is up 50% over the past 12 months. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hqi1YEy via IFTTT

The quest to find healthy and cheap sweeteners

Start-up firms are producing new sweeteners but will they be able to compete with sugar? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WMAFb13 via IFTTT

Ukraine war: How TikTok fakes pushed Russian lies to millions

The BBC uncovers a vast Russia-based network of fake TikTok accounts pushing disinformation about Ukraine. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/zAhcJtq via IFTTT

Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise

The government denies watering down online protections promised to bereaved families. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SW05ORm via IFTTT

Cystic fibrosis: The miracle drugs priced out of reach

Regulators around the world have questioned the high price set by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hYUgAFS via IFTTT

Smoking decline stalls since Covid as more young people take up the habit - study

The number of adults giving up more than doubled but many young adults started smoking, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nAgiwpx via IFTTT

Facebook encryption risks children's safety, National Crime Agency warns

Signs of abuse will be missed because of the encryption of messages, the National Crime Agency says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7ZTYcaX via IFTTT

Netflix: Users spent 812m hours watching The Night Agent

For the first time, the streaming giant has released global viewing data across almost its entire catalogue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/AljvfXG via IFTTT

NHS vaccinations to be booked online in drive to increase uptake

The digital expansion follows the success of the Covid vaccination programme, NHS England says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VA17nJQ via IFTTT

Virgin Media 'fastest wi-fi' advert banned by watchdog

Advertising regulator tells firm to withdraw "fastest wi-fi guarantee of any major provider" advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/oUtTwYH via IFTTT

Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top opium producer

A Taliban ban led to a 95% drop in Afghan poppy cultivation, a UN report finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tVsGc06 via IFTTT

Fortnite maker Epic Games wins case against Google Play Store

The ruling on anti-competitive practices deals a blow to a key part of Google's technology empire. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/kioBYyz via IFTTT

Calls for police to investigate mental health deaths in Norfolk and Suffolk

Campaigners in Norfolk and Suffolk say lessons are not being learned after thousands of unexpected deaths. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BIvUsjE via IFTTT

Controversial clothes hook spy cameras for sale on Amazon

The hidden devices remain available despite being at the centre of a US case against the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/1xsqN9V via IFTTT

Covid inquiry: What was the impact of Eat Out to Help Out?

How much did the scheme help the economy and affect the spread of Covid?  from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fl28gt6 via IFTTT

'The law needs to catch up on student mental health'

A High Court is looking at whether universities owe a duty of care towards their students. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oi6OdMx via IFTTT

New Zealand smoking ban: Māori mourn loss of hard-won smoking reform

The model for an end to tobacco had been pushed for decades by New Zealand's Indigenous people. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N2KDiLS via IFTTT

Alex Jones: Conspiracy theorist returns to X with Andrew Tate repost

The conspiracy theorist was banned from Twitter - now X - but its owner has now reinstated him. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SxWMDfX via IFTTT

Grand Theft Auto 6: Car-top twerking, flamingos in a crazy Miami

The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer depicts the city's extremes - what does it tell us about US culture? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fqzpd5C via IFTTT

Why do people always wait until January to get fit?

Many people wait until the new year to join a gym or start running - but now might be the best time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CGNY1zT via IFTTT

AI: EU agrees landmark deal on regulation of artificial intelligence

The proposed rules cover the use of AI in systems like ChatGPT and by law enforcement. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/y9gJZq3 via IFTTT

A tale of two very different Covid inquiries

In London, ministers have been in the spotlight whereas the Scottish inquiry has focused on the victims. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xe4hAIS via IFTTT

Game Awards 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 wins game of the year

The fantasy RPG claims Game of the Year at the ceremony dubbed the Oscars of the gaming world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wJT9PEL via IFTTT

Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat

It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3CTsanz via IFTTT

Parkinson's Disease: 'You can have a career after diagnosis'

A hospital nurse tells of her experience after her "overwhelming" Parkinson's Disease diagnosis. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nGEfHvy via IFTTT

Mobile firms face £3bn claim for overcharging

Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/faElMF9 via IFTTT

Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly

Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Z9TGjDg via IFTTT

ChatGPT builder helps create scam and hack campaigns

A cutting-edge tool from Open AI appears to be poorly moderated, allowing it to be abused by cyber-criminals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/XWwIf1J via IFTTT

The people creating digital clones of themselves

Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/fgz0MBc via IFTTT

Meta is child abuse 'breeding ground', lawsuit claims

Facebook and Instagram are rife with child abuse, the New Mexico attorney general alleges. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/7KdoaLA via IFTTT

Why food discount stickers may be a thing of the past

Supermarkets and other retailers are increasing switching to AI-powered digital price displays. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qz3yOLl via IFTTT

GTA 6: Streams soar for 70s rocker Tom Petty thanks to trailer

Tom Petty's B-side track Love Is A Long Road has seen a near 37,000% increase in streams on Spotify. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pI32xcl via IFTTT

Confident about safety of AI: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

The president and CEO of the chipmaker to ChatGPT says the rise of AI is no cause for concern. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hrGSbe1 via IFTTT

Blood in urine cancer warnings to appear in men's toilets

The awareness messages will be carried on urinal mats as part of efforts to detect male cancers early. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Bl0nqUf via IFTTT

Tesla whistleblower casts doubt on car safety

A former Tesla worker turned whistleblower has spoken to the BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m7yjFx9 via IFTTT

Care sector fears migration changes are a step back

Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZI2QXLB via IFTTT

Batten Disease: Parents to celebrate 'last Christmas' with daughter

Addy Clarke's parents are making the most of time with the seven-year-old, who has Batten Disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RGrHitM via IFTTT

Booking.com users angry at firm's response to hacks

Customers say they have been failed and feel let down after losing hundreds of pounds to fraudsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6M375te via IFTTT

Kiss to become 'immortal' thanks to Abba's avatar technology

After playing their farewell concert, the rock stars announce they will continue as a virtual band. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/LWkwGza via IFTTT

Spotify to axe 1,500 workers to save costs

The music-streaming company says it is making people redundant to "rightsize" the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/SJQVa3w via IFTTT

NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says planning for winter "started much earlier" this year. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/faxDQBk via IFTTT

Baby formula soaring costs: 'I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand'

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/j24bZBs via IFTTT

Could X go bankrupt under Elon Musk?

Musk's profane attack on advertisers baffled experts - without adverts, how would X survive? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lAQp7ay via IFTTT

Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right

But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls right. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ivl7EHx via IFTTT

Digital pound plans should proceed with caution, say MPs

The benefits of a digital pound are unclear but the government should keep exploring it, say MPs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nGOvL6W via IFTTT

UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what's next?

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/t3rqfpn via IFTTT

Family plea to 'take action' over ambulance delay deaths

Christopher Hart, 50, was found dead in his Suffolk home while waiting eight hours for an ambulance. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qMJfZT5 via IFTTT