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Gut-Brain Breakthrough: Direct Link to Alzheimer's Found

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct anatomical link between the gut and brain, potentially revolutionising the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Discover how your gut health could hold the key to brain disor

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

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

Jennie Garth's Pregnancy Misdiagnosis Shock Revealed

Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Jennie Garth opens up about a traumatic medical misdiagnosis where doctors incorrectly told her she was pregnant, sharing her emotional journey and the impact it had on her life.

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.

Homeowner billed £300k for land he doesn't own

A Melbourne homeowner faces financial ruin after receiving an outrageous £300,000 council rates bill for a neighbouring plot he never purchased. The council's baffling administrative error has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about local gover

Teen dies after hospital migraine misdiagnosis blunder

Exclusive investigation reveals catastrophic medical failures at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital led to the preventable death of 18-year-old Mabel Gondor. A story of misdiagnosis, systemic errors, and a family's search for answers.

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

Widow's NHS nightmare: Gaviscon for fatal aortic tear

Exclusive: A devastated partner reveals how hospital doctors dismissed his fiancée's fatal condition as acid reflux, prescribing Gaviscon just days before her tragic death from an aortic dissection.

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

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.

Menopause or brain tumour? Woman's shocking misdiagnosis

A woman shares her harrowing experience of being misdiagnosed with menopause symptoms, only to discover she had an inoperable brain tumour. Her story highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and trusting your instincts.

Mum's 'terminal cancer' was NHS error

A mother given just six months to live after a devastating cancer diagnosis discovers it was all a terrifying mistake. Read her incredible story of survival and the NHS blunder that changed her life.

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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