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Private Equity Hospitals Have 25% Higher Death Rates

Groundbreaking research exposes alarming patient safety risks in private equity-owned hospitals across the US, with Medicare patients facing significantly higher mortality rates following common medical procedures.

1 in 20 Brits use weight loss jabs as demand soars

Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 5% of UK adults are turning to revolutionary weight loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro, with overwhelming majority paying privately amid NHS supply constraints.

NHS doctor faces second tribunal over Hamas posts

A senior NHS doctor is under investigation for the second time by the General Medical Council over social media comments regarding the October 7th Hamas attacks, raising questions about free speech in the medical profession.

Sunbed Ban Debate: Health Freedom vs Government Control

As calls grow to ban sunbeds over cancer concerns, a deeper question emerges about how far the state should go in protecting us from ourselves. This healthcare dilemma pits personal freedom against public health priorities.

Kids protest Labour's private school tax plan

Dozens of students and parents staged an emotional protest outside Labour's London headquarters, warning that the party's VAT on private schools could devastate family finances and overwhelm state education.

Social Care Crisis: 1 in 3 Workers Plan Exit

Shocking new figures reveal nearly a third of social care staff in England are considering quitting within the next two years, threatening to collapse an already strained system.

VA Doctors: Trump Policies Harming Veterans' Healthcare

A damning internal report from the US Veterans Administration reveals medical staff believe Trump administration policies have severely compromised patient care, leading to longer waits and ethical dilemmas for doctors.

Gaza's last hospitals overwhelmed by patient 'tsunami'

A catastrophic surge of patients, including many women and children, is overwhelming the final operational hospitals in Gaza, with medical staff describing a complete systemic failure and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

Ofcom Enforces Online Safety Act on Porn Sites

UK regulator Ofcom launches a major campaign to ensure pornography websites comply with the new Online Safety Act, enforcing strict age verification to protect minors from harmful content.

Senior Doctors Issue Dire NHS Collapse Warning

Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.

NHS Exodus: 1 in 3 GPs Leave Traditional Surgeries

A major study uncovers a staffing crisis as over 30% of UK GPs have left NHS surgeries for private practice, academia, or other roles, raising alarm over patient access and service sustainability.

NHS Crisis: Patients Face 2-Week Waits for GP Appointments

Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS GP access, with millions waiting over two weeks for appointments and facing a postcode lottery for care. Discover the human impact of the growing healthcare crisis.

NHS Doctor Struck Off for Patient and Nurse Relationships

A senior NHS psychiatrist has been permanently banned from practising after a medical tribunal found him guilty of engaging in sexual relationships with a vulnerable patient and a junior colleague, exposing serious safeguarding failures.

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