Holiday Seizure Leaves Woman With Severe Burns
Annie Perez's dream trip to Sardinia turned into an 18-month nightmare after an epileptic seizure in a hot shower caused severe burns. Read her harrowing recovery story.
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2 Million Christmas Lights Raise £61k for Charity
A Cambridgeshire couple's spectacular festive display with two million lights has raised over £61,000 for children's charities, inspired by their grandson's recovery from epilepsy. Visit 74 Julius Martin Lane, Soham.
DVLA scraps medical rule for drivers with common conditions
The DVLA has announced a major rule change that will simplify medical checks for drivers with common conditions like diabetes, sleep apnoea, and epilepsy.
Mother dies from black market weight-loss drugs
A mother-of-three died after using unregulated slimming injections purchased online, as experts warn of growing epidemic of dangerous counterfeit medications flooding the UK.
Pennsylvania police intercept massive LSD shipment from India
Law enforcement in Pennsylvania intercepts one of the largest LSD shipments in state history, with thousands of doses hidden in packages from India destined for 'Happy Valley'.
Gas bottle cocaine smugglers jailed for 141 years
A sophisticated criminal network that smuggled £68 million worth of cocaine into Britain concealed within commercial gas cylinders has been dismantled, with gang members receiving sentences totalling 141 years.
Dad's urgent warning after son's medication reaction
A father shares his family's terrifying ordeal after his teenage son suffered a severe reaction to epilepsy medication, urging parents to be vigilant about medication side effects.
Epilepsy pill could end sleep condition for millions
A groundbreaking new medication originally developed for epilepsy shows remarkable promise in treating insomnia, potentially offering relief to millions of Britons struggling with sleep disorders.
UK Study: Child Neurodevelopmental Conditions Rising Sharply
Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter shows significant increases in ADHD, autism and epilepsy diagnoses in British children, raising urgent questions about healthcare provision.
Katie Price launches CBD range for son Harvey's needs
Former glamour model Katie Price reveals groundbreaking CBD product line specifically developed to support her son Harvey's epilepsy and Prader-Willi syndrome symptoms.
Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Autism & Epilepsy
British scientists pioneer revolutionary gene therapy treatment showing remarkable results in children suffering from debilitating SYNGAP1 syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe autism, epilepsy and developmental delays.
Woman, 20, blinded and paralysed by party drug
A young woman's life changed forever after taking a suspected party drug at a night out, leaving her blind and paralysed in a shocking case that highlights the dangers of recreational drugs.
Epileptic pupil beaten with trumpet in Miami school attack
Shocking footage reveals brutal classroom assault on vulnerable student with special needs at Miami-Dade County Public School, sparking outrage and investigation.
Gemma Atkinson reveals daughter's epilepsy diagnosis
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson opens up about her daughter Mia's epilepsy diagnosis and shares heartfelt family health update in exclusive interview.
Gemma Atkinson's daughter Mia diagnosed with epilepsy
Former Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson opens up about her three-year-old daughter Mia's epilepsy diagnosis and how the family is navigating this challenging journey together.
Gene therapy breakthrough offers childhood epilepsy cure hope
Revolutionary gene therapy treatment shows remarkable success in silencing faulty brain circuits causing severe childhood epilepsy, potentially offering permanent solution.
NHS approves cannabis treatment for severely ill children
In a historic decision, the NHS has greenlit cannabis-based treatment for a group of children with severe epilepsy, offering new hope to families after a long campaign.
DVLA Warning: Declare Medical Conditions or Face £1k Fine
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning to UK drivers with medical conditions. Failing to declare issues like sleep apnoea, epilepsy, or diabetes could lead to a £1,000 fine and prosecution. Discover the full list of notifiable conditions and how to declare
Epileptic Seizure First Aid: Study Reveals Lifesaving Steps
Groundbreaking UK research challenges old first aid advice for epileptic seizures, revealing the crucial actions that can save a life and the common myth that puts people at risk.
Woman plotted to supply euthanasia drugs for humans: court
Elaine Arch-Rowe discussed supplying animal euthanasia drugs to undercover agents for human use, Northern Territory court hears in disturbing case.
British Men Arrested in Bali on Drug Allegations
Exclusive: Two British nationals face severe Indonesian drug charges after being arrested in a Kuta villa raid. Could this be a case of a Bali setup? Full details on their arrest and potential decade-long sentences.
NHS Doctor's Urgent Warning: Never Mix These Medications
An NHS doctor issues a critical warning against mixing two widely used over-the-counter medications, revealing a potentially fatal health risk lurking in homes across the UK.
Brazilian Influencer, 22, Dies in London Hotel Tragedy
The UK Brazilian community is in mourning after the sudden death of 22-year-old social media influencer Jaqueline Barbosa Nascimento. The aspiring model was found unresponsive in a London hotel room, with friends suspecting a fatal epileptic seizure.
'Armageddon' Sirens Could Trigger Epileptic Seizures
A leading epilepsy charity issues an urgent warning over new emergency sirens, dubbed 'Armageddon' alarms, for their potential to trigger life-threatening seizures in photosensitive individuals.
Vegas Sphere's Lights Trigger Husband's Severe Seizure
A family's visit to the Las Vegas Sphere turned into a medical emergency when the venue's intense visual effects triggered a severe seizure in a husband with epilepsy. The incident raises urgent questions about safety warnings for those with photosensitiv
Women on beta-blockers face higher death risk, study warns
Groundbreaking research from Germany uncovers a critical gender health gap, finding women on common heart drugs face a significantly higher risk of death than men. Experts call for immediate review of prescription guidelines.
British Teen Caught with £420k Cannabis in Thailand
A 19-year-old British tourist's holiday in Thailand turned into a catastrophe after authorities at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a staggering 12kg of cannabis, worth over £420,000, hidden in his suitcases. The teen claims he was duped into bei
BA attendant caught naked and high on meth in plane toilet
A British Airways flight attendant was suspended after being discovered naked and intoxicated by methamphetamine in a plane's toilet mid-flight, causing major disruption and raising serious safety concerns.
NFL's Demarcus Robinson banned for drugs policy violation
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended without pay for the first three games of the 2024 NFL season after violating the league's strict performance-enhancing substances policy. The veteran pass-catcher, a key part of the Rams'
Epilepsy drug reverses autism symptoms in breakthrough study
Groundbreaking research from the UK reveals a common epilepsy medication, lamotrigine, may dramatically reverse autism-like social difficulties, offering new hope for transformative treatments.
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