Anaesthetist Frederic Pechier jailed for life for murders
Frederic Pechier, a French anaesthetist dubbed 'Doctor Death', has been given a life sentence for murdering 12 patients with poison. Read the shocking details of the case.
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French 'Dr Death' Gets Life for Poisoning Patients
Frédéric Péchier, a former star anaesthetist, has been sentenced to life for murdering 12 patients and poisoning 30. Read the shocking details of the decade-long case.
Colombia Poisoning: Father's Tribute After Daughter's Death
A father pays agonising tribute to his 13-year-old daughter after she and a friend allegedly died from poisoned chocolate raspberries in Colombia. Suspect denies involvement as Interpol hunt continues.
Deadly Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
California health officials issue urgent warning after a fatal mushroom poisoning outbreak linked to death cap fungi. One dead, several hospitalised. Do not forage.
Deadly Mushroom Poisoning Outbreak in California
California health officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after a deadly poisoning outbreak kills one adult and hospitalises several, including children. Contact poison control for help.
Melania Trump Visits Children's Hospital for Holidays
First Lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital, continuing a decades-old tradition. She read to young patients and wished them strength and toys from Santa.
ICU Nurse Answers Unconscious Patient Questions
An ICU nurse shares the realities of caring for unconscious patients, from washing hair to managing delirium. Discover the human side of intensive care. Read the full story.
Flu Hospital Cases at Record Level for Time of Year
Flu hospitalisations in England are over 50% higher than last year, with the season starting early and yet to peak. Experts warn of severe NHS strain this winter.
Cancer patients 'anxious and lost' before treatment
A new poll reveals 92% of cancer patients feel a loss of control during the average three-week wait between diagnosis and treatment. Discover how prehabilitation can help.
BBC Exposes 1988 Cornwall Water Poisoning Cover-Up
A new BBC documentary reveals the shocking 1988 Cornwall water contamination, where 20,000 homes consumed toxic water. Explore the cover-up and its devastating legacy. Watch tonight.
Army Doctor Investigated for Secretly Filming Patients
A US Army gynaecologist faces criminal investigation after allegedly secretly filming patients during intimate examinations. Over 65 women have come forward with similar allegations of misconduct.
Cancer patients fight insurance delays for treatment
Exclusive: Cancer patients and doctors reveal how insurance prior authorisations delay critical treatment, with some physicians reporting the process contributed to patient deaths. Read their urgent call for reform.
Family's Turkey holiday ends in suspected chemical poisoning
A German family of four died on a trip to Istanbul, with investigators now pointing to a chemical agent in their hotel. Read the latest on this developing story.
Health centre closure strands elderly patients
A New England mountain town's health centre closure forces 1,400 patients to travel further for care, severing vital patient-staff relationships. Discover the human impact.
Tourist dies in Bali hostel poisoning incident
A young Chinese tourist died and ten others were hospitalised after suspected mass poisoning at a Bali party hostel. Read the shocking details of this preventable tragedy.
Mum and two children die in Turkey hotel poisoning
A mother and her two young children have died from suspected poisoning at a Turkish hotel. The father remains in a critical condition as authorities investigate.
Tourist dies in mass poisoning at Bali hostel after fumigation
A young tourist died and ten others hospitalised in suspected mass poisoning at a Bali hostel previously criticised for bed bugs. Read the shocking details and safety warnings.
Cancer patients find joy and strength in exercise
Six incredible women battling breast cancer reveal how exercise became their medicine, helping them regain hope and health. Discover their inspiring stories of resilience.
US Catholic Bishops Ban Transgender Healthcare
US Catholic bishops have formally banned gender-affirming care for transgender patients in Catholic hospitals, a move affecting one in seven US patients. Learn the details and reactions.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Patients Face Dangerous Delays
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients face devastating delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, with some waiting months for vital care as services struggle under immense pressure.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
32 with stage 4 bowel cancer: Symptoms to know
A young mother's shocking stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis reveals the hidden symptoms that could save your life. Discover her urgent warning to others.
Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
Cholesterol drug may prevent chemo brain in cancer patients
Groundbreaking research reveals that a widely-used cholesterol medication may protect cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced cognitive decline, offering new hope for treatment without mental side effects.
Sydney surgeon banned after unnecessary elderly patient surgeries
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.
Elderly face 'corridor medicine' in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill
Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.
COVID Roulette: Medication Crisis Hits Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how medication withdrawals are creating a hidden pandemic of suffering among vulnerable patients across Britain
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