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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Rates of melanoma skin cancer hit all-time high in UK, study finds

Melanoma skin cancer rates in the UK have increased, mainly among older individuals, showing the importance of sun safety and prevention. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Marketing

Instagram ads in UK promoting butt lifts' in Turkey as part of holidays in potential breach of rules

Growing trend of UK residents seeking cosmetic surgery abroad due to factors like cost and luxury holidays.
Increasing concerns among UK doctors about safety related to cosmetic procedures like Brazilian butt lifts. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Health

Five of the best medical cannabis clinics in London

Accessing medical cannabis in the UK involves a regulated process through specialist doctors.
Patients seeking medical cannabis must be assessed thoroughly before receiving a prescription. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

Thousands of foreign nurses a year leave UK to work abroad

Approximately 9,000 foreign nurses annually leave the UK for better-paid jobs abroad.
UK-registered nurses moving to other countries have doubled in a year, peaking at 12,400. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Want to see an NHS doctor? Prepare to cough up your data first. | TechCrunch

Patients in the UK are required to give private companies access to personal information for doctor appointments.
Growing pressure from the government has led to the NHS relying on third-party software for appointments. [ more ]
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