NHS blood test blunder wrongly diagnoses diabetes
Exclusive investigation reveals hundreds of patients may have been misdiagnosed with diabetes due to faulty blood tests, sparking a major NHS review and patient safety alerts.
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"Pulled Muscle" Was Actually Deadly Sepsis: Mum's Warning
A mother's routine doctor's visit for a 'pulled muscle' turned into a life-threatening sepsis nightmare. Read her harrowing story and learn the crucial signs that everyone must know to avoid a similar misdiagnosis.
NHS wrongly diagnosed thousands with bowel cancer as IBS
An NHS patient safety review uncovers a devastating failure as thousands of bowel cancer cases are misdiagnosed as IBS, leading to catastrophic delays in treatment and preventable deaths.
Mum's UTI turned into life-threatening sepsis
A young mother's chilling account of how a simple UTI rapidly spiralled into life-threatening sepsis. Her story is a vital warning about the hidden dangers of common infections.
Doctors dismissed UTI symptoms. Now I have incurable cancer
A young mother's persistent UTI symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors. Years later, she received a devastating stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis, revealing a tragic medical oversight.
NHS Trust Admits Failings After Grandmother's Tragic Death
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust apologises for 'unacceptable' care failures after Valerie Kneale, 75, died from pneumonia just days after being sent home from A&E with paracetamol.
NHS Mounjaro Postcode Lottery Exposed
Shocking new data reveals a stark postcode lottery for the diabetes and weight loss drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in England, with patients in some areas almost completely unable to access it on the NHS despite being eligible.
NHS postcode lottery denies diabetic children life-saving tech
Families across England face a devastating postcode lottery as NHS refuses to fund essential glucose monitors for children with Type 1 diabetes, forcing desperate parents to crowdfund for basic medical care.
Early Breakfast Slashes Diabetes Risk - Harvard Study
New research from Harvard suggests that eating breakfast before 7am significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, challenging conventional wisdom on meal timing and metabolic health.
Mum loses four stone during pregnancy journey
A UK mum shares her astonishing journey of losing four stone during pregnancy after a gestational diabetes diagnosis. Her story is a powerful testament to health transformation.
Coroner Slams 'Gross Failure' After Mum's Sepsis Death
A coroner has ruled that the death of Valerie Kneale, 58, was contributed to by neglect after a 'gross failure' by medical staff to diagnose her sepsis. Her daughter's fight for answers exposes critical NHS failings.
Mum's cancer dismissed as cyst; now it's stage four
Exclusive: A young mother's breast cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by GPs as a harmless cyst, leading to a devastating stage four diagnosis. Her family's urgent plea for earlier scans and better awareness.
Father's MND symptom was mocked as 'Covid side effect'
A father's early Motor Neurone Disease symptom was cruelly dismissed as a long Covid side-effect. Read his family's harrowing journey and the urgent warning they now share.
Nurse dies after A&E sends her home with indigestion
An inquest hears how dedicated NHS nurse Valerie Kneales died from a stroke just hours after being misdiagnosed with indigestion at Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
3p Hot Drink Could Slash Diabetes Risk By 85%
Groundbreaking research from the University of Sheffield suggests a daily cup of a common 3p hot drink could be a powerful weapon against type 2 diabetes, potentially reducing risk by a staggering amount.
Toddler's 'Tonsillitis' Was Deadly Sepsis: Parents' Warning
A two-year-old boy's life was saved after his parents spotted the hidden signs of sepsis, mistaking it for tonsillitis. Their urgent warning to all parents.
Viruses Could Trigger Diabetes, Cambridge Study Reveals
Exclusive: Cambridge scientists uncover compelling evidence linking common viral infections to the onset of diabetes, potentially revolutionising prevention and treatment approaches.
Jenna's Cancer Warning: The 3 Symptoms She Dismissed
At just 31 and planning for a family, Jenna's world was shattered by a stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She bravely shares the three subtle warning signs she initially brushed off, urging others not to make the same mistake. A powerful and urgent health warning
Doctors dismissed her anxiety for years. It was cancer.
A British mother's harrowing story reveals a five-year battle with debilitating symptoms that doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed as anxiety, before a private scan uncovered advanced thyroid cancer. Her case highlights critical gaps in women's healthcare.
ADHD Misdiagnosis: Anxiety Often Wrongly Diagnosed
Groundbreaking UK research reveals anxiety disorders are frequently mistaken for ADHD, leading to inappropriate medication and delayed treatment. Experts warn of a growing mental health misdiagnosis epidemic.
NHS 111 Meningitis Misdiagnosis Leaves Toddler Brain Damaged
An NHS 111 call handler's catastrophic misdiagnosis left a toddler with permanent brain damage after dismissing his meningitis symptoms as a viral infection. His family's fight for justice exposes critical failures in the system.
Mother's instinct saves girl after NHS misdiagnosis
A mother's intuition triumphs after UK doctors repeatedly misdiagnose her daughter's deadly brain condition as a simple virus. Discover the harrowing story of a missed diagnosis and a family's battle for answers.
Healthy woman's brain tumour shock from one symptom
A vibrant 25-year-old's life is turned upside down after a persistent, seemingly minor symptom leads to a devastating brain tumour diagnosis. Her story is a crucial warning for young adults about listening to their bodies.
Dad's lie to kids after mum's sudden death from 'indigestion'
A devastated father reveals the heartbreaking lie he told his young children after their mother, Donna, 44, died suddenly from a misdiagnosed heart condition she believed was indigestion.
Gardening injury misdiagnosis hid woman's rare spinal cancer
A UK mother's persistent back pain, initially dismissed as a gardening injury, was later diagnosed as a rare spinal cancer. Her story is a crucial warning about listening to your body and seeking second opinions.
Common UK Superfruit Hailed as Diabetes Game-Changer
A groundbreaking study hails a humble, affordable supermarket staple as a potential game-changer in blood sugar control and diabetes prevention. Discover the science behind this 'superfruit'.
Dad's ChatGPT medical advice for sore throat nearly fatal
A father's seemingly harmless sore throat, misdiagnosed by AI chatbot ChatGPT, was revealed to be life-threatening sepsis. This urgent story exposes the hidden dangers of relying on AI for medical advice and the life-saving instinct of a junior doctor.
Doctor's wife's ChatGPT cancer scare reveals AI medical dangers
A London woman's innocent query to ChatGPT about her husband's symptoms spiralled into a terrifying cancer misdiagnosis, exposing the critical dangers of relying on AI for medical advice. Exclusive interview and expert warnings inside.
Night Sweats Were a Sign of Cancer, Not Menopause
A mother's terrifying ordeal reveals how persistent night sweats, often dismissed as menopause, were the only sign of an aggressive blood cancer. Her story is a crucial warning for everyone.
Diabetes Warning: 7 Unusual Symptoms to Never Ignore
Experts issue an urgent warning over lesser-known diabetes signs, including mood swings and persistent itching, that could signal you're at risk. Learn the vital signs to watch for.
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