Pharma firms paid UK doctors £40m, raising ethics alarm
Drug companies paid over £40m to UK doctors in 2024. This investigation reveals the scale of payments and the urgent need for transparency in healthcare. Read more.
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Fed official's husband violated trading rules
Former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler's husband engaged in prohibited stock trading before key meetings, according to ethics investigation. Discover the full story.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
UNESCO Adopts Global Neurotechnology Ethics Standards
In a landmark decision, UNESCO has established the world's first global ethical framework for neurotechnology, addressing growing concerns about brain data privacy and human rights in the rapidly advancing field.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
Trump Kennedy Center tickets face ethics probe
Former President Donald Trump faces scrutiny as ethics watchdog investigates potential ethics violations regarding Kennedy Center ticket sales during his presidency.
Prison staff save murderer despite DNR order
In a dramatic prison incident, HMP staff ignored a controversial 'do not resuscitate' instruction to revive a murderer who took his daughter's life, raising profound ethical questions about medical care for the most despised inmates.
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.
Young Brits excluded from medical trials, report reveals
Shocking new report reveals how age restrictions and participation barriers in medical trials are putting young people's health at risk and creating dangerous knowledge gaps in treatments.
North Carolina launches Medicaid expansion for 600,000
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announces historic Medicaid expansion, providing healthcare access to over 600,000 residents and injecting billions into hospital funding.
NHS Worker: 'I Wouldn't Trust My Hospital for Treatment'
An NHS healthcare assistant reveals why she'd pay privately rather than use the health service she works for, exposing critical patient safety concerns.
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.
NHS staff face sack for downplaying Hamas atrocities - poll
Explosive new research shows significant numbers of NHS medical staff hold concerning views about Hamas's October 7th attacks, with majority of British public supporting dismissal for those who deny atrocities.
AstraZeneca to Provide Cancer Drugs to Medicaid Patients
In a groundbreaking healthcare development, AstraZeneca announces it will provide expensive cancer medications to low-income Americans through Medicaid, challenging pharmaceutical industry norms.
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.
NHS GP: Why 'Well Enough' Puts Your Health at Risk
An NHS doctor reveals the dangerous health misconception affecting millions and shares crucial advice for proactive healthcare in today's challenging NHS landscape.
Philadelphia Children's Hospital Investigated for Transgender Care Fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals serious allegations of fraudulent billing and insurance misconduct at prominent children's hospital's gender clinic, raising concerns about patient welfare and financial integrity.
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.
3 Reasons Women's Health Issues Are Overlooked
New research reveals why millions of women face delayed diagnoses and medical dismissal. Discover the systemic healthcare gaps putting women's health at risk.
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.
NHS in Critical Condition: Report Reveals Healthcare Crisis
A damning report reveals England's NHS faces unsustainable pressure with rising patient demand and critical staff shortages threatening healthcare delivery.
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.
Greene's Obamacare repeal vow sparks healthcare battle
Controversial Republican representative faces backlash after vowing to dismantle Affordable Care Act, prompting Democrats to launch urgent defence of healthcare protections for millions of Americans.
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.
NYC Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Exposed in New Report
A disturbing new report exposes how Black women in New York City face dramatically higher risks during childbirth, with mortality rates far exceeding other groups despite city healthcare access.
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