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NHS Mental Health Bed Shortage Hits Record Low

Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.

Clopidogrel Beats Aspirin in Heart Attack Prevention

Groundbreaking NHS research shows clopidogrel is significantly more effective than traditional aspirin at preventing recurrent heart attacks and strokes, potentially transforming cardiovascular treatment protocols across Britain.

NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help

A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.

Beta-blockers more effective for women, study finds

Groundbreaking research finds beta-blockers significantly improve survival rates and reduce heart failure in women post-heart attack, challenging previous assumptions about gender-neutral treatment efficacy.

Exercise Therapy Breakthrough for Broken Heart Syndrome

Groundbreaking UK research reveals tailored exercise programmes can significantly improve heart function and mental health for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy patients, offering a new non-pharmaceutical treatment path.

Compulsive Eating: Early Warning Sign of Dementia Revealed

Groundbreaking UK research uncovers a compulsive eating syndrome, dubbed 'Filler Food' fixation, as a key early warning sign of devastating Frontotemporal Dementia. Experts warn recognising these symptoms could revolutionise early diagnosis.

Autism treatments lack evidence, major review finds

A major government-commissioned review reveals most widely used autism interventions lack robust evidence, urging a shift towards personalised support and away from 'one-size-fits-all' approaches.

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.

NHS Crisis: Patients Face Record 18-Month Waiting Times

A devastating report reveals the true scale of the NHS backlog, with waiting times soaring to unprecedented levels and A&E departments pushed to the brink. Our investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

Weight Loss Jabs Linked to Reduced Cancer Risk

Groundbreaking research suggests popular weight loss injections like Wegovy and Ozempic could significantly lower the risk of obesity-related cancers, offering a potential double benefit for millions.

Cheap heart drug boosts breast cancer survival

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a cheap, widely available heart drug, propranolol, could significantly improve survival rates for women battling aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, offering new hope for a notoriously difficult-to-treat disease.

NHS Scotland Staff Sickness Hits 10-Year High

Exclusive analysis reveals NHS Scotland's staff sickness rates have soared to their highest level in 10 years, with 18 out of 18 health boards reporting increased absenteeism, raising alarm about workforce burnout and patient care.

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