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NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

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 Pharmacy Crisis: 1 in 3 Remortgage Homes

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly a third of UK pharmacy owners have remortgaged their homes to keep businesses running amid funding crisis and rising costs.

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

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

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.

Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis

London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.

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

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.

UK urged to fund £3m cancer vaccine trials

Charities and experts are calling on the UK government to allocate £3 million for pioneering cancer vaccine trials, which could revolutionise treatment and save thousands of lives.

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 loses £200m to health tourists

Foreign 'health tourists' are exploiting the NHS, costing taxpayers £200 million annually. Experts warn of stricter measures to curb the abuse of free healthcare services.

Record £75m boost for UK hospices confirmed

The UK government has announced a landmark £75 million funding package for hospices, ensuring critical end-of-life care services can continue to support patients and families across the country.

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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