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Crisis in Child Post-Mortems: 1 in 5 Wait 6 Months

A critical shortage of paediatric pathologists is causing devastating delays for bereaved families, with one in five waiting over six months for answers after a child's death. Urgent action is needed.

Ray Hadley's granddaughter suffers cancer setback

Sydney radio legend Ray Hadley's family shares devastating update as his four-year-old granddaughter Lola faces a serious chemotherapy complication. Their Christmas wish is for her to be home.

Baby loses tongue after drinking drain cleaner

A 13-month-old Birmingham baby suffered a heart attack and lost his tongue after mistaking caustic soda for milk. His family is now fundraising for life-changing surgery.

NHS surgeon botched children's ops as warnings ignored

A shocking investigation exposes how hospital bosses missed multiple opportunities to prevent a paediatric surgeon from performing botched operations on vulnerable children, leaving young patients with life-changing injuries.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

NHS rapid blood test for child sepsis breakthrough

The NHS is trialling a groundbreaking rapid blood test that can detect deadly sepsis and meningitis in children within hours, potentially saving countless young lives across UK hospitals.

NHS rolls out 45-minute sepsis test for children

A groundbreaking rapid blood test that can detect deadly sepsis in children within 45 minutes is being introduced across NHS hospitals, potentially saving countless young lives through early intervention.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Surgeon meets baby he saved - now his colleague

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.

Father's fight against child brain cancer inspires UK

After losing his 13-year-old son to the incurable diffuse midline glioma, a determined British father launches a groundbreaking charity to fund research for a cure, challenging the medical establishment's acceptance of this devastating diagnosis.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Sugar Damages Children's Hearts, Study Reveals

New research exposes how sugar consumption in childhood directly impacts blood pressure and heart health, with effects lasting into adulthood. Essential reading for parents.

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

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