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Health check, which looks for signs of illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, is available to people over 40

Much loved and respected Adelaide-based dancer, choreographer, director and producer Roz Hervey passed away last week. Her passing followed the diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) in 2022.

The success of healthcare depends on accurate diagnosis, as misdiagnosis can lead to severe consequences like incorrect treatment, unnecessary procedures, or death. Technological advancements like AI are reshaping diagnostic processes by improving accuracy and enabling faster, more reliable results.

The 43-year-old was found unresponsive in a cell on the healthcare unit at HMP Pentonville on 17 May 2022

Lung diseases were attributed to 13% of deaths last year

Researchers have found that non-fermented milk intake could raise heart disease risk in women while switching to a fermented alternative like yogurt might reduce the risk.

The Colo-Prevent trial has been hailed as a ‘unique experiment’ by scientists

Figures for England show one in eight of all unplanned hospital admissions in 2023-24 were for respiratory system diseases

The study will use a purified form of the natural compound, with the trial also testing if drugs like aspirin and metformin can prevent the disease.