Hundreds of people with persistent heartburn or acid reflux will be offered a “sponge on a string” test in high-street pharmacies for the first time. NHS England is piloting a new way of preventing ...

In answer to a reader’s letter about acid regurgitation, I mentioned a new test – the sponge-on-a-string test – and I thought you’d like to hear about the latest research. It comes from Cambridge ...

Scotland has become the first country in the world to implement a new, non-invasive test for oesophageal cancer. The cytosponge or "sponge on a string" will be offered to some patients as an ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new simple test can help people work how much fat they are carrying - and all you need is a piece of string. It takes just a few minutes to complete and it can be done pretty much anywhere. Writing ...