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Australian Court Restricts Puberty Blockers for Trans Kids

In a historic judgment with global implications, Australia's Federal Court has ruled that puberty blockers for transgender children are no longer considered 'therapeutic treatment', sparking intense debate across medical and LGBTQ+ communities.

Reeves: Private healthcare vital for NHS future

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial tax partnership with private healthcare sector to ease NHS burden, signalling major shift in government healthcare strategy.

Kent mother's NHS ordeal: GP refused toddler's MRI scan

Exclusive: A Kent mother reveals her distress after an NHS GP dismissed urgent MRI scan request for her two-year-old daughter showing potential brain injury symptoms, raising serious concerns about patient safety.

NHS Blame Culture: The Hidden Epidemic

Exclusive investigation reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving staff to breaking point and compromising patient care across Britain.

UnitedHealthcare executive charged with healthcare fraud

Luigi Mangione, former chief executive of UnitedHealthcare's US operations, has been charged with conspiracy and healthcare fraud in a case alleging systematic overbilling of Medicare Advantage worth hundreds of millions.

US Senator's "Socialist" NHS Comments Spark Fury

Republican Senator John Kennedy faces backlash after branding the NHS 'socialist' during a congressional hearing, drawing sharp criticism from British politicians and healthcare advocates.

Prostate Cancer Care Postcode Lottery Exposed

Shocking new analysis reveals dramatic regional disparities in prostate cancer treatment across England, with survival rates varying significantly based on geographical location and access to advanced radiotherapy.

NHS Crisis: 4-Week GP Wait Times Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals patients in England are waiting up to a month to see GPs despite government promises of 48-hour access, with rural areas hit hardest by the growing healthcare crisis.

NHS blame culture driving staff away

An alarming report reveals how a toxic blame culture within the NHS is driving dedicated staff away, threatening the future of Britain's healthcare system and patient safety.

NHS patient safety at dangerous tipping point

Exclusive: NHS leaders sound alarm as patient safety reaches 'tipping point' amid chronic underfunding and workforce shortages, with new analysis revealing devastating impact on healthcare services across England.

Andy West: Tech Ethics Visionary Remembered

Tributes pour in for technology philosopher Andy West, whose groundbreaking work on AI ethics and digital responsibility shaped how we think about technology's role in society.

Trump Tariffs Threaten NHS Drug Price Crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how proposed US import tariffs could send NHS drug costs soaring, potentially creating treatment delays and budget crises for Britain's healthcare system.

Missouri's Last Planned Parenthood Closes After GOP Defunding

In a dramatic blow to reproductive healthcare access, Missouri's sole remaining Planned Parenthood facility faces imminent closure after state Republicans blocked crucial Medicaid funding, leaving thousands of patients without vital services.

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