Public research university in Keele, Staffordshire, chartered in 1962.
A long-term study across 22,000–22,534 participants shows cancer incidence and mortality are higher among people with cardiovascular disease, especially men. Smoking, obesity and heavy alcohol use emerge as primary drivers, with higher risks for gastric, oesophageal, lung and other cancers in men with heart disease. Researchers call for better risk management and targeted screening.
Scotland faces a maternity care crisis with hundreds of deaths in five years. An independent review is announced to inspect culture, rural services and safety, while calls grow for a broader safety remit.