Student dies after botched beard transplant in Turkey
Mathieu Vigier Latour, 24, took his own life after a disastrous beard transplant performed by an estate agent in Turkey. His father warns of the dangers of low-cost medical tourism.
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GPs offered £135k to treat foreign criminals in detention
Doctors are being offered salaries of £135,000 a year to provide healthcare to foreign criminals and illegal migrants in detention. The role, funded by taxpayers, has sparked political controversy.
Cystic fibrosis survivor marks 10 years since lung transplant
Joe Russell, 47, celebrates a decade of life after a lifesaving lung transplant for cystic fibrosis. He urges people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register as 8,000 Brits wait.
Lucas's first healthy Christmas after transplant
Lucas Lesley, 11, celebrates his first Christmas out of hospital after a liver transplant. Over 8,000 people, including 250 children, await transplants. Join the NHS Organ Donor Register.
Amputee gets life-changing hand transplant for Christmas
Kim Smith, 64, receives a new hand after sepsis led to quadruple amputation. She urges families to discuss organ donation this festive season. Read her inspiring story.
Donor's Mother Offers to Pay for Recipient's Vital Drugs
An Ohio mother who donated her son's heart 13 years ago now battles his recipient's health insurer over unaffordable anti-rejection medication costs. Read their emotional story.
Nurse's life shattered by flu, now needs lung transplant
An A&E nurse shares how flu destroyed her lungs, forcing her onto permanent oxygen and a transplant list. She urges vaccination awareness and confronts anti-vax abuse. Read her powerful story.
Americans Flock to London for Hair Transplants as Turkey Falters
US patients are increasingly choosing London for hair transplants, drawn by quality surgeons and trusted regulations. Discover why the UK capital is becoming the new global destination.
Donor's mum offers to pay for transplant drugs after insurance hike
An Ohio mother who donated her son's heart 13 years ago is fighting to help the recipient afford anti-rejection medication after a health insurance copay surge. Read their emotional story.
NHS 'revolution' to boost organ transplant numbers
A 'revolutionary' NHS surgical technique could provide hundreds more lifesaving transplants. The new method, pioneered in the UK, is being rolled out nationwide to increase usable organs.
Common virus linked to bladder cancer, study finds
New UK research reveals how the common BK virus, often caught in childhood, can cause DNA damage leading to bladder cancer years later. Learn the signs and new prevention hopes.
Common virus linked to bladder cancer, study finds
New UK research reveals how the widespread BK virus, often caught in childhood, can cause DNA damage leading to bladder cancer years later. Learn the warning signs and new prevention hope.
Half a Million Brits Go Abroad for Cosmetic Surgery
A 50% surge in Brits travelling for cut-price medical treatment, from Turkey teeth to tummy tucks, raises serious safety concerns. Experts warn of complications and poor aftercare.
5 Vital UK Health Stories You Need to Read
This week's powerful health stories include a life-saving cord blood transplant and a child's cancer battle. Read these brave accounts that could help others.
Martin Lewis Turned Away from Blood Donation
Money expert Martin Lewis was unable to donate blood due to a minor medical issue but is now urging the public to support the NHS. Find out if you're eligible to help.
Heart pump safety scandal at UK transplant centres
Exclusive investigation reveals how two leading NHS transplant centres continued using a heart device linked to higher death rates despite safety concerns. Read the full story.
Jesse Eisenberg's surprising NHS mission revealed
Hollywood actor Jesse Eisenberg makes heartfelt plea for NHS blood donors after discovering his family's life-saving connection to UK health service.
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.
Conservative Networks Reshaping UK University Ideology
An investigation reveals how well-funded conservative centres are systematically transforming academic discourse and curriculum development within UK universities, raising concerns about academic freedom and institutional independence.
Scottish brothers mark 50 years after kidney transplant
Two Scottish brothers are celebrating five decades of life after one of the UK's earliest successful kidney transplants. Discover their remarkable story of medical history and family devotion.
ABC Childcare Abuse Scandal: Police Launch Major Probe
Shocking allegations of child abuse at ABC Childcare centres spark nationwide police investigation. Exclusive details reveal disturbing patterns and systemic failures in safeguarding vulnerable children.
Senators Investigate ICE's Full-Body Restraint Use
Democratic senators launch investigation into ICE's escalating use of full-body restraints on immigrants, citing 'excessive and dangerous' practices that violate human rights.
UK blocks Scotland's immigration detention plans
The Home Office has intervened to prevent the Scottish Government from establishing its own immigration detention facilities, sparking a major constitutional clash over devolved powers.
Westminster Mall Closes: End of California Retail Era
The iconic Westminster Mall in California announces permanent closure, marking the end of an era for local shoppers and leaving the community devastated by the loss of their beloved retail hub.
Migrant mother's suicide after separation from children
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating story of Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian migrant who took her own life in UK detention after being forcibly separated from her children for over two years.
Fit surgeon's heart attack warning shocks medical world
A leading transplant doctor who considered himself the 'fittest in the hospital' shares his shocking heart attack experience and vital warning about hidden cardiac risks that can affect anyone.
Toddler saved by baby brother's stem cell transplant
Two-year-old Maison Whistance makes full recovery after revolutionary stem cell transplant from his baby brother, offering hope for rare immune condition sufferers.
Home Office plans pop-up asylum centres to replace hotels
Exclusive: The UK government is developing temporary structures to house asylum seekers as ministers face mounting pressure over the £8 million daily hotel bill. The new 'pop-up' accommodation centres aim to provide basic facilities while cutting costs.
Stem Cell Transplant Cures Blood Disorder in UK Patient
A revolutionary stem cell treatment has successfully cured a British patient's rare blood disorder, marking a significant breakthrough in medical science through the Anthony Nolan registry.
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.
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