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NHS cuts gluten-free prescriptions for coeliac patients
Thousands of coeliac patients in North West England face significant changes as NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ends gluten-free food prescriptions, sparking concerns about financial impact and health equality.
NHS fertility postcode lottery hits young women with cancer
Shocking investigation reveals how your location determines access to vital fertility-preserving treatments for female cancer patients across England's NHS.
60,000 Cancer Patients Denied Radiotherapy in England
Shocking new research reveals more than 60,000 cancer patients in England are missing out on potentially life-saving radiotherapy treatment, exposing critical gaps in NHS cancer care.
Single mum's stage 2 cancer diagnosis at 25
Nikki's world shattered when doctors delivered a stage 2 cancer diagnosis while she was raising her young son alone. Her courageous story reveals the harsh reality facing young parents battling serious illness.
Police raid terminally ill man's home in Home Office operation
Exclusive: James Vaughan, a man with months to live, had his peaceful Devon home stormed by police in a shocking Home Office operation that's sparked widespread condemnation and calls for reform.
Bedbound at 27: Four-Year Medical Mystery Solved
After being dismissed by doctors for years, Megan Hogg finally received a life-changing diagnosis that explains why she spent four years bedbound with debilitating symptoms.
Secret filming exposes abuse at dementia care home
Secret filming reveals systematic neglect and mistreatment of dementia patients at a Somerset care facility, prompting urgent regulatory action and family outrage.
US Shutdown Threatens Healthcare for Millions
A looming US government shutdown threatens to disrupt healthcare for millions of vulnerable Americans, with Medicaid services and medical research facing immediate suspension as political deadlock continues.
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.
Music Lowers Blood Pressure in ICU Patients
Groundbreaking research demonstrates that listening to music can significantly reduce blood pressure and heart rate in intensive care patients, offering a simple, drug-free aid to recovery.
Doctor Explains 'Coming Down With Something' Feeling
An NHS doctor explains the mysterious 'almost-illness' feeling millions experience, detailing the three most common culprits and when it might signal something more serious.
Peers Clash in Historic Assisted Dying Debate
The House of Lords witnessed a passionate and deeply personal debate on assisted dying legislation, pitting former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey against prominent faith leaders. As MPs prepare for a potential Commons vote, the nation confronts this
Terminally ill Brits forced to seek assisted dying abroad
Exclusive investigation reveals the heartbreaking journeys of terminally ill UK citizens travelling to Dignitas in Switzerland, as calls grow for a compassionate change in UK assisted dying laws.
Lords' War Over Assisted Dying: Ex-PM May Accused
The House of Lords witnessed a fiery debate on assisted dying, with former PM Theresa May accused of causing 'distress' to the terminally ill. Peers clash over the ethical and legal ramifications of the proposed bill.
NHS approves cannabis treatment for severely ill children
In a historic decision, the NHS has greenlit cannabis-based treatment for a group of children with severe epilepsy, offering new hope to families after a long campaign.
Sydney Nurse Suspended Over Alleged Threats to Israeli Patients
A Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital nurse has been suspended following allegations she made threats towards Israeli patients. Health authorities and police are investigating the incident that has sparked outrage and raised concerns over patient safety and condu
Bankstown Nurse Has Threat to Kill Charge Dropped
A Sydney nurse, previously sacked over a viral video, has had a serious charge of threatening to kill Israeli patients dropped by prosecutors. The case, which sparked intense public debate, concludes with a lesser charge.
Terminally ill husband's final act of love revealed by widow
An incredibly moving account of a terminally ill man's final days and his wife's heart-wrenching decision to share their story to help others facing end-of-life choices.
Fox News apologises for host's 'mentally ill' Biden comment
Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade sparks outrage after suggesting President Biden's debate showing was due to being 'mentally ill,' forcing the network to issue a swift on-air apology during a subsequent broadcast.
Doctor dismissed symptoms as IBS - it was bowel cancer
Exclusive: Lauren Koster, 29, reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her severe symptoms as IBS for two years before she was finally diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Her urgent warning about trusting your instincts.
Theresa May backs assisted dying bill in Commons
Former Prime Minister Theresa May gives powerful personal support to new assisted dying legislation, marking a significant shift in the UK's end-of-life care debate.
Ex-Minister: UK's Assisted Dying Laws Are 'Cruel'
Exclusive: As the UK's assisted dying laws face a monumental challenge, a former Justice Secretary delivers a powerful plea for compassion and change, arguing the current system is failing terminally ill Brits.
Parents lose court battle over son's cancer donations
A High Court rules against parents seeking to transfer £100,000 in cancer donations raised for their late son to his terminally ill younger sister. The charity trustees' decision to use funds for general purposes is upheld.
Faulty NHS GPS Trackers Endanger Vulnerable Patients
Exclusive investigation reveals critical safety failure in GPS monitoring devices used by the NHS and care providers, leaving patients with conditions like dementia at severe risk.
Frank Bruno Hospitalised After Medical Emergency on Flight
British boxing icon Frank Bruno was rushed to hospital after falling seriously ill on a long-haul flight from Miami to London. The 62-year-old champion is now stabilised and receiving care, with his family by his bedside.
Hawaii's 'Marianne' Patients Evacuated Amid Wildfires
Amidst devastating wildfires, fragile psychiatric patients from the 'Marianne' facility are airlifted to safety in a complex and urgent operation on Maui.
Joss Stone and Prince Harry Reunite at WellChild Awards
Singer Joss Stone and Prince Harry shared a warm reunion at the WellChild Awards in London, celebrating the resilience of seriously ill children and their families in a deeply moving ceremony.
Terminally ill woman dies after 12-hour ambulance wait
A terminally ill cancer patient died after waiting 12 hours for an ambulance in Greater Manchester, with her daughter screaming 'Why are you letting her die?' in a harrowing 999 call.
Bank forgives £1m debt for terminally ill cancer patient
Bank of Scotland clears £1,000,000 debt for terminally ill cancer patient Ian Pritchard after his emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this act of compassion brought relief to a family facing unimaginable hardship.
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