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Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby

A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma

The exact age your kids cost full adult price on holiday

Parents are facing a costly surprise as major holiday operators hike prices for children as young as 12, with some 'adult' rates kicking in from just two years old. Discover the rules and how to avoid budget blowouts.

Chefs Reveal Their Secret Olive Oil Brands

Top culinary experts have shared their go-to olive oil brands, revealing the surprising supermarket picks and artisanal bottles worth the splurge for home cooks.

British Grandmother Faces Paralysis in Turkish Hospital

A British grandmother's dream holiday in Turkey turns into a medical nightmare after a fall leaves her facing complete paralysis. Trapped in a foreign hospital with a severed spinal cord, her family launches a desperate fundraising campaign to bring her h

UK Scientists Announce Functional HIV Cure in New Pill

British researchers have announced a groundbreaking 'functional cure' for HIV. A new once-a-day pill has shown remarkable success in suppressing the virus, even in patients with drug-resistant strains, potentially eliminating the need for lifelong medicat

Man's Sudden Unexplained Paralysis Baffles Doctors

A young man's life is turned upside down after waking up completely paralysed with no medical explanation. Doctors at Northwick Park Hospital are stumped by the rare case, sparking a frantic search for answers and a desperate fundraising campaign for spec

World First: Genetically Modified Pig Lung Transplanted into Human

In a landmark procedure, Chinese doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's lung into a human, marking a revolutionary step towards solving the global organ donor shortage. The genetically modified organ functioned for several days, offering new hope

World First: Surgeons Transplant Pig Lung into Human

In a landmark procedure, Chinese scientists have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a human, marking a historic step towards solving the organ donor crisis. Discover the science behind this breakthrough.

27-Year-Old Virgin Saving First Kiss for Marriage

A 27-year-old woman from the UK reveals her decision to remain a virgin and save her first kiss for marriage, challenging modern dating norms and explaining her deeply personal choice.

Suranne Jones' Netflix Thriller Stuns With Hostage Finale

Suranne Jones' gripping new Netflix drama 'The Choice' delivers a tense, nail-biting hostage climax that has viewers on the edge of their seats. Discover why audiences are calling it one of the most intense finales of the year.

Medical Gaslighting: Woman's 5-Year Battle With Dismissed Symptoms

A courageous woman's five-year battle with debilitating symptoms reveals a systemic failure in women's healthcare, as doctors repeatedly dismissed her pain. Her story exposes a troubling pattern of medical gaslighting faced by countless women across the U

NHS Doctor Who Praised Hitler Allowed to Keep Job

A shocking investigation reveals an NHS doctor who expressed support for Adolf Hitler and launched into an anti-Semitic tirade was permitted to keep working after a controversial tribunal decision, raising serious questions about regulatory failings.

Diamond Sensor Offers Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection

Scientists at the University of Warwick pioneer a groundbreaking medical sensor using synthetic diamonds that could revolutionise how we detect life-threatening diseases like cancer, offering a faster, cheaper, and more accurate alternative to traditional

Couple's agonising choice over identical twin girls

A couple expecting identical twin girls confronts an impossible dilemma as doctors warn one may not survive. Their emotional journey highlights the fragility of life and the strength of parental love.

Medical board resigns over Batten disease case

A Canadian medical board member steps down following public outcry over the handling of Charleigh Pollock's Batten disease treatment, sparking debates on medical ethics and patient rights.

RFK Jr.'s health cuts spark AMA warning

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s proposed healthcare cuts spark fierce backlash from the American Medical Association, warning of severe risks to public health and medical services.

NHS doctor accused of stealing £75K in PPE

A senior NHS Scotland doctor faces misconduct charges after allegedly stealing £75,000 worth of PPE during the pandemic. The General Medical Council investigates.

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