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West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart

New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.

Women face more childhood abuse from authority figures

Groundbreaking research reveals disturbing gender disparity in childhood mistreatment, with women reporting significantly higher rates of abuse from trusted adults including teachers and family members.

One in Five Primary Pupils in England Now Obese

Shocking new data reveals nearly 20% of Year 6 students in England are classified as obese, with deprived areas showing double the obesity rates of affluent regions. Experts warn of a growing health emergency.

Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout

NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.

Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix

Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short

Toddler's blindness: Parents' heartbreaking discovery

A family's world is turned upside down as they share the devastating moment they realised their toddler is losing his sight. This emotional journey reveals the early signs of childhood blindness that every parent should know.

Baby's runny nose was deadly cancer doctors missed

A mother's heartbreaking story reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her baby's runny nose and breathing difficulties as common cold symptoms, only to discover it was aggressive neuroblastoma cancer.

NHS bosses warn of longer waiting times crisis

Exclusive: NHS leaders deliver sobering reality check to Rachel Reeves as new figures reveal growing treatment delays and funding shortfalls threatening patient care across Britain.

Boy, 11, wakes up unable to walk or speak

A mother's terrifying ordeal as her healthy son suddenly develops rare neurological condition ADEM, sparking urgent NHS investigation into childhood illness.

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.

NHS waiting lists slashed by 206,000 patients

New figures reveal significant progress in reducing NHS waiting times with 206,000 fewer patients waiting for treatment, marking a major milestone in healthcare recovery.

Father's fight against child brain cancer inspires UK

After losing his 13-year-old son to the incurable diffuse midline glioma, a determined British father launches a groundbreaking charity to fund research for a cure, challenging the medical establishment's acceptance of this devastating diagnosis.

NHS 10-minute robotic prostate surgery cuts waiting lists

Exclusive: British surgeons pioneer revolutionary robotic prostate procedures that take just 10 minutes, offering new hope for thousands stuck on NHS waiting lists. Discover how this medical breakthrough is transforming cancer care across the UK.

Wartime feeding method cuts baby allergies

Groundbreaking research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that reviving a World War Two infant feeding practice could dramatically reduce allergy rates in modern babies, offering hope to parents nationwide.

Daughter's rare condition breaks hearts daily

Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a family coping with their daughter's rare Cri Du Chat syndrome, revealing the daily challenges and emotional toll of caring for a child with complex needs.

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