A Guardian reader faces a profound ethical dilemma after a terminally ill friend reveals a stockpile of fatal pills. Expert advice from a clinical psychologist on navigating confidentiality, depression, and end-of-life fears.
Former SAS star Ant Middleton is accused by the Ministry of Defence of revealing 'extremely sensitive' special forces details on a podcast. Read the full High Court details.
In an extraordinary medical breakthrough, 19-month-old Oscar Sparrow from West Midlands has been identified as the only person worldwide living with a never-before-seen genetic mutation, offering new hope for rare disease research.
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Doctors are stunned by a British woman born without her cerebellum who defied medical expectations to live a fully independent life, walking and talking normally.
A UK woman shares her harrowing sepsis ordeal that led to multiple organ failure after doctors initially missed the deadly signs. Her story serves as a crucial warning about recognising sepsis symptoms.
Harvard Medical School has cut all association with a museum after revelations that a book bound in human skin remains in its collection, sparking ethical outrage and institutional review.
Boston police and bomb squad respond to explosive incident at Harvard Medical School building, forcing evacuations and road closures in Longwood Medical Area.
A grieving mother from Maine has won a landmark wrongful death lawsuit after medical professionals failed to diagnose her son's fatal heart condition, highlighting critical healthcare failures.
TV presenter Richard Osman drops bombshell about Strictly Come Dancing's 'crazy' confidentiality agreements that prevent celebrities from speaking out about their experiences on the hit BBC show.
Governor JB Pritzker announces revolutionary $10 million medical debt relief programme, set to eliminate bills for nearly 300,000 Illinois residents in one of America's most ambitious healthcare reforms.
Aspiring medic from Kent faces devastating US visa rejection after being accepted to prestigious Chicago medical school, leaving her future in limbo despite significant financial commitment.
Renowned Sydney surgeon Dr. Kwong Yan Tam faces severe restrictions after medical tribunal finds he performed unnecessary surgeries on elderly patients, including a 95-year-old woman.
Groundbreaking research reveals three major pathways causing ALS, offering new hope for targeted therapies that could slow or stop the devastating neurodegenerative disease's progression.
British scientists make revolutionary discovery using modified virus to shrink breast cancer tumours in mice, offering new hope for human treatment without chemotherapy side effects.
Revealed: The extraordinary confidentiality agreements celebrities must sign for BBC's Traitors spin-off, with massive fines and legal threats for any leaks about the high-stakes reality show.
In a world-first medical breakthrough, surgeons have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human patient, marking a revolutionary step forward in addressing organ donor shortages.
Groundbreaking spinal surgery using a custom 3D-printed titanium vertebra has transformed a young man's life after a devastating motorcycle accident, marking a UK medical milestone.
Former President Donald Trump underwent brain scan procedures during controversial 2019 Walter Reed visit, raising new questions about presidential health transparency and medical ethics.
In an extraordinary full-circle moment, consultant surgeon Peter Moseley is overcome with emotion as a man whose life he saved as an infant now works alongside him as a colleague in the same hospital.
A senior NHS nurse is demanding answers after discovering her private information was allegedly shared between health service chiefs and Scottish Government ministers without her consent, sparking a major privacy controversy.
Groundbreaking UK clinical trial reveals revolutionary electronic eye implant has successfully restored partial vision to patients blinded by retinal disease. The bionic device represents the most significant advancement in visual prosthetics in decades.
Revolutionary Prima microchip implant successfully treats age-related macular degeneration, allowing patients to read and recognise faces again in world-first UK trial.
Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.
Groundbreaking NHS trial sees legally blind patients regain reading vision through innovative gene therapy treatment, offering new hope for millions with inherited eye conditions.
BBC's Casualty celebrates becoming the world's longest-running medical drama after 38 groundbreaking years on television. Discover the secrets behind its enduring success and what makes this British institution continue to captivate audiences.
Shocking new report reveals how age restrictions and participation barriers in medical trials are putting young people's health at risk and creating dangerous knowledge gaps in treatments.
Meet Sharwood the shar-pei cross who has become a lifesaving hero after alerting neighbours when his owner suffered two medical crises. This incredible story of canine intuition and loyalty will restore your faith in man's best friend.
The Duke of York has been legally silenced from speaking about his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre as part of his multi-million pound settlement, with strict confidentiality clauses preventing any public discussion of the allegations.
A devoted Grey's Anatomy viewer with medical expertise reveals a shocking inaccuracy in the show's medical procedures that could change how fans watch forever