Scottish brothers mark 50 years after kidney transplant
Two Scottish brothers are celebrating five decades of life after one of the UK's earliest successful kidney transplants. Discover their remarkable story of medical history and family devotion.
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Stem Cell Transplant Cures Blood Disorder in UK Patient
A revolutionary stem cell treatment has successfully cured a British patient's rare blood disorder, marking a significant breakthrough in medical science through the Anthony Nolan registry.
Mother meets man who received son's donated heart
In an emotionally charged episode of ITV's This Morning, a grieving mother comes face-to-face with the transplant recipient who received her son's heart in a moving television moment that highlights the profound impact of organ donation.
Butt Breathing Discovery Could Save Lung Patients
Groundbreaking research reveals how some aquatic creatures breathe through their intestines, with potential applications for human patients with lung failure. The surprising findings earned scientists the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize.
Depression doubles tuberculosis risk, study finds
Groundbreaking research reveals depression significantly increases tuberculosis risk, creating a dangerous health combination affecting thousands across Britain.
Butt Breathing Method Wins Ig Nobel Prize for Lung Treatment
Groundbreaking medical research from Japan reveals how administering oxygen through the rectum could save lives of patients with breathing difficulties, earning scientists the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize.
Mum's 7-year cough was actually deadly cancer
A mother's persistent cough was dismissed for years before a devastating diagnosis revealed the shocking truth. Her story exposes critical gaps in women's healthcare.
Vaping Causes Man's Lung to Collapse - Medical Warning
A healthy 34-year-old Texas man suffered a catastrophic collapsed lung directly linked to vaping, with doctors issuing an urgent health warning about the hidden dangers of e-cigarettes.
Cough Warning Signs: 7 Red Flags From NHS Doctor
An NHS respiratory specialist explains when that persistent cough could signal a more serious health condition, from lung cancer to heart failure. Learn the warning signs that demand immediate medical attention.
NHS battles new 'white lung' pneumonia outbreak
Health officials confirm surge in cases of aggressive pneumonia strain affecting children and adults, with hospitals implementing emergency measures across multiple regions.
Ex-Man Utd Star's Horror Injury in Amateur Match
Ex-Premier League footballer suffers serious lung tear and multiple broken ribs during Sunday league game, sparking concerns about player safety in amateur football.
NHS alert: Persistent cough could signal tuberculosis
Medical experts issue urgent warning about persistent chest infections potentially masking tuberculosis symptoms as cases rise across Britain.
NFL Star's Life-Saving Kidney Transplant from Teammate
Former New York Jets centre Nick Mangold receives life-saving kidney transplant from childhood friend and ex-teammate, highlighting extraordinary bond and raising organ donation awareness.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
Quit Smoking At Any Age To Slash Cancer Risk
Groundbreaking research shows quitting smoking delivers rapid health benefits regardless of age, with cancer risk dropping significantly within years of stopping.
NHS blood donor crisis over driving licence rules
Thousands of life-saving blood donors face being turned away as NHS struggles with outdated DVLA data sharing system. Discover how this bureaucratic hurdle threatens blood supplies.
Dave Hughes hospitalised after AFL injury - lung fluid
Australian comedian Dave Hughes shares shocking health update from hospital bed after suffering serious injury during charity football match, revealing his lungs filled with fluid following the game.
DVLA delays threaten NHS blood supplies as donors turned away
Critical blood donation sessions across England are being cancelled as NHS Blood and Transplant faces major delays in processing donor driving licences through DVLA, putting essential medical supplies at risk.
Lab-grown blood stem cells breakthrough in leukaemia fight
Groundbreaking Cambridge research successfully creates blood stem cells in laboratory, offering new hope for leukaemia treatments and bone marrow transplants
Lab-grown blood cells breakthrough transforms leukaemia treatment
Cambridge researchers develop groundbreaking method to grow blood stem cells in laboratory, potentially transforming leukaemia treatment and ending donor dependency for transplants.
UK man becomes world's longest surviving heart-lung patient
Bert Janssen's extraordinary 33-year survival after pioneering transplant surgery offers new hope for patients and transforms medical understanding of organ longevity.
UK man becomes world's longest-surviving heart-lung transplant
Bertrand Piquet makes medical history after celebrating 34 years with transplanted heart and lungs, becoming the world's longest-surviving patient of this rare procedure.
Woman becomes UK's longest surviving heart-lung transplant patient
Katie Mitchell celebrates 33 years after groundbreaking transplant, becoming Britain's longest surviving heart-lung recipient and inspiring hope for transplant patients nationwide.
One vape puff put my son in ICU fighting for life
A mother's harrowing warning after her healthy teenage son suffered catastrophic lung failure from a single use of an e-cigarette, requiring life support and weeks of hospital care.
Scented Candles: Hidden Home Pollution Danger
New research reveals the alarming truth about scented candles and their impact on indoor air quality and respiratory health. Discover the invisible pollutants lurking in your favourite home fragrances.
Three patients die after infected organ transplants
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking NHS safety failures as three transplant patients die after receiving organs from donor with rare, undetected infection, prompting urgent review of screening procedures.
Pig Liver Filters Human Blood in Medical Breakthrough
Chinese scientists achieve revolutionary medical breakthrough as modified pig liver sustains brain-dead human body for 72 hours, potentially solving organ transplant shortages
Ex-Premier League Star's Kidney Transplant Nightmare
Exclusive interview reveals how former Premier League footballer underwent two kidney transplants and battled painkiller addiction after his playing career ended.
Bolton Legend's £10m NHS Transplant Battle Exposed
Former Bolton striker Ivan Klasnic launches landmark legal action against the NHS after receiving infected kidney transplant that nearly ended his life. Exclusive details of his medical negligence claim.
Pig liver successfully filters human blood in transplant trial
Revolutionary xenotransplantation procedure offers new hope for thousands on organ waiting lists as scientists achieve unprecedented success with genetically engineered pig liver supporting human patient.
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