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YouTuber Brandon Buckingham, 30, In ICU

YouTube creator Brandon Buckingham is in intensive care with multiple organ failure. The 30-year-old documentary maker shared the devastating update with his 1.21 million subscribers.

Two-Thirds of UK Nurses Work While Sick

A Royal College of Nursing survey reveals 66% of nurses work while unwell due to understaffing and stress. Urgent investment is needed to protect staff and patient care.

GP Crisis: England loses 900+ doctors since 2019

Exclusive analysis reveals England has lost nearly 1,000 full-time GPs since 2019, creating unprecedented pressure on primary care services and leaving patients struggling to secure appointments.

Pig Kidney Works in Human for Record 61 Days

In a groundbreaking medical trial, a genetically engineered pig kidney has successfully functioned inside a brain-dead patient for an unprecedented 61 days, marking the longest-ever xenotransplantation achievement and offering hope for solving the organ d

The Pitt drama sparks 400% NHS organ donor surge

Medical drama 'The Pitt' starring Noah Wyle triggers unprecedented 400% surge in NHS organ donor registrations, demonstrating television's power to save lives through compelling healthcare storytelling.

Mother's sepsis nightmare leads to organ failure

A UK woman shares her harrowing sepsis ordeal that led to multiple organ failure after doctors initially missed the deadly signs. Her story serves as a crucial warning about recognising sepsis symptoms.

Jesse Eisenberg donating kidney to stranger

Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg reveals he's donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, calling it 'the most exciting thing' he's ever done in moving personal interview.

Toxicologist: Never Eat These Mouldy Foods

A leading toxicologist reveals which mouldy foods pose serious health risks including liver damage, cancer and neurological harm - and which ones are surprisingly safe.

Jesse Eisenberg donates kidney to complete stranger

Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg reveals his astonishing decision to donate a kidney to an anonymous recipient, sparking conversations about altruistic organ donation across the UK.

Anna von Hausswolff's Gothic Masterpiece 'Iconoclasts'

Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff returns with 'Iconoclasts,' a breathtaking album that blends cathedral-sized organ sounds with exhilarating gothic songcraft, creating what critics are calling her most ambitious work yet.

Pig kidney transplant removed from human in medical setback

In a significant development for xenotransplantation, a genetically modified pig kidney has been removed from human recipient Lisa Pisano after showing signs of reduced function, marking a crucial learning moment for medical science.

Mother meets man who received son's donated heart

In an emotionally charged episode of ITV's This Morning, a grieving mother comes face-to-face with the transplant recipient who received her son's heart in a moving television moment that highlights the profound impact of organ donation.

NHS doctor quits over 'discriminatory' pension scheme

A respected NHS consultant has dramatically resigned after two decades of service, swearing off his pension in protest against what he calls a 'discriminatory' retirement scheme that's pushing experienced medics out of the health service.

Alabama cheerleader killed after becoming organ donor

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Kimberley 'Kimber' Mills was shot and killed in Alabama just days after registering as an organ donor, leaving her family devastated and a community in mourning.

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