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Target to cut hospital waiting list in doubt - PM

Rishi Sunak blames doctor strikes for rising numbers as record 7.7m waiting for care in England.

Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn't lead to poor decision making

When people feel that their resources are scarce -- that they don't have enough money or time to meet their needs -- they often make decisions that favor short-term gains over long-term benefits. Because of that, researchers have argued that scarcity pushes people to make myopic, impulsive decisions. But a study provides support for a different, less widely held view: People experiencing scarcity make reasonable decisions based on their circumstances, and only prioritize short-term benefits over long-term gains when scarcity threatens their more immediate needs.

Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers

It's a skin disorder that makes life miserable for around 800 million teenagers and adults worldwide, but cientists may have found an effective treatment for acne, delivered via tiny nanoparticles.

NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

The NHS must ensure patients know they have the right to a second opinion, the health secretary says.

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Target to cut hospital waiting list in doubt - PM

Take the money now or later? Financial scarcity doesn't lead to poor decision making

Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers

NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

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