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11-year-old boy dies from severe flu before Christmas

Jace Watkins, 11, tragically died from flu complications on December 27. The previously healthy boy suffered a seizure and was placed on a ventilator. Read more about this heartbreaking case and flu risks.

Olivia Attwood 'Defeated' by Mystery Illness

Loose Women star Olivia Attwood reveals she's been ordered to rest for 24 hours by doctors after a mystery illness forced her to pull out of the ITV show. Get the latest health update.

Baby loses tongue after drinking drain cleaner

A 13-month-old Birmingham boy suffered a heart attack and lost half his tongue after drinking drain cleaner. His family is now fundraising for specialist surgery abroad.

Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death

A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.

Toddler survives after heart stops for 90 minutes

Two-year-old Finn Watkinson survived against all odds after his heart stopped beating for 90 minutes. Despite suffering brain injury, doctors hope for full recovery. Read his incredible story.

Alan Carr's niece battles neuroblastoma

Comedian Alan Carr opens up about his niece's courageous fight against childhood cancer neuroblastoma and his family's emotional journey through diagnosis and treatment.

Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services

Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.

Toddler dies from mystery illness within hours

Heartbreaking details emerge about the sudden death of a two-year-old girl from a mystery illness that escalated within hours, leaving her family and community devastated.

Baby saved by namesake's tragic story

In an extraordinary twist of fate, a baby girl's life was saved after doctors discovered a critical heart defect, prompted by her parents' choice of name that honoured another child who tragically passed away.

FDA warns dentists: Fluoride risks for children

American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.

Mum saves daughter after doctors miss bowel condition

A mother's persistent concerns saved her daughter's life after medical professionals repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as a stomach bug, only to discover a dangerous bowel condition requiring emergency surgery.

Baby's runny nose was deadly cancer doctors missed

A mother's heartbreaking story reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her baby's runny nose and breathing difficulties as common cold symptoms, only to discover it was aggressive neuroblastoma cancer.

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