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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

Elton John's Bizarre Knee Surgery with Medieval Device Revealed

Exclusive details emerge about Sir Elton John's extraordinary knee replacement surgery, involving a bizarre medical device that left the music icon in agony. The Rocket Man's painful recovery and his doctor's unconventional methods are finally disclosed.

Surgeon: Organ Donor Was Alive During Harvesting Attempt

A leading transplant surgeon has ignited a medical ethics firestorm by alleging a Missouri hospital attempted to harvest organs from a patient who was not legally dead. The bombshell claim raises grave concerns over donor protocols and patient safety.

2025 UK Medical School Rankings: St Andrews Beats Oxford

The Guardian's 2025 league table for UK Medicine degrees is out, showcasing a dramatic reshuffle. Discover which universities are rising stars, which are falling behind, and get the complete breakdown on graduate prospects, student satisfaction, and teach

2025 UK Anatomy & Physiology Uni Rankings Revealed

Exclusive Guardian analysis unveils the UK's best universities for Anatomy & Physiology degrees. Discover which institutions soared and which tumbled in the 2025 league table, with surprising changes at the very top.

Woman's forehead rebuilt in world-first cancer surgery

A British woman who lost her entire forehead to a rare cancer has had it successfully rebuilt in a world-first surgery. Discover her incredible journey and the medical marvel that gave her a second chance.

NHS Crisis: Patients Face 2-Week Waits for GP Appointments

Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS GP access, with millions waiting over two weeks for appointments and facing a postcode lottery for care. Discover the human impact of the growing healthcare crisis.

Young woman's rare disease leaves her struggling to walk

A young woman's life was turned upside down by debilitating body aches and swollen hands, leading to a shocking diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease. Her courageous battle highlights the critical need for early diagnosis and awareness of hidden health c

Dad's cough led to paralysis after doctors' fatal error

Exclusive: A healthy father's persistent cough was tragically misdiagnosed, leading to rapid paralysis and his untimely death. Shocking hospital failings revealed in a devastating case that highlights critical NHS pressures.

Doctors find thermometer inside patient for 20 years

A routine hospital visit in the UK uncovers a decades-old medical blunder as doctors find a clinical thermometer mysteriously lodged inside a patient. The bizarre case raises serious questions about patient safety and historical medical practices.

NHS Doctor Struck Off for Selling Drugs from Boots

An NHS GP has been struck off after being secretly filmed selling powerful prescription drugs, including opioids and antidepressants, to an undercover reporter from behind the counter of a Boots pharmacy in London.

Top Gynaecologist Suspended and Ordered for Retraining

Renowned consultant gynaecologist Dr Miranda Robinson has been suspended from the medical register and ordered to complete further training after a tribunal found deficiencies in her professional performance. The case has sent shockwaves through the UK me

Turkey Holiday Nightmare: £21k Bill for Broken Leg

A British tourist's dream holiday in Turkey turned into a medical nightmare after a simple fall left him with a broken leg and a staggering £21,000 hospital bill. This shocking story exposes the critical importance of comprehensive travel insurance.

ChatGPT's dangerous A&E advice shocks medical experts

Exclusive: A UK man's shocking experience with ChatGPT's medical advice raises serious concerns about AI safety and the future of healthcare guidance. Experts warn against relying on AI for critical health decisions.

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