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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

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

Physicists Reveal The Secret Formula For The Perfect Pint

Scientists from the University of Huddersfield have cracked the code on pouring the ideal pint of Guinness. Discover the exact 45-degree angle and two-part pour technique to achieve the perfect creamy head every time.

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.

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.

Brian Cox: UK Science Cuts a 'Catastrophic Failure'

Renowned physicist Brian Cox delivers a scathing critique of the UK government's science funding, warning of a 'catastrophic failure of ambition' that threatens to dismantle Britain's world-leading research reputation.

Royal Society criticised over trans entrants for women's award

The Royal Society faces a major backlash and accusations of 'erasing women' after its prestigious award for women in science was opened to biological males who identify as female. Supreme Court judge Lady Haldane is at the centre of the storm.

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.

What your breath says about your health

Discover how the smell of your breath can reveal hidden health issues, from diabetes to liver disease, according to groundbreaking scientific research.

Trump science cuts trigger mass research layoffs

Deep cuts to US science funding under the Trump administration have led to widespread job losses across research institutions, threatening America's position as a global leader in innovation.

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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