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California Hospitals Forced to Deny Care Under ICE Policy

Exclusive: A leaked memo shows California hospitals are being pressured to deny non-emergency care to undocumented migrants under a new ICE directive, raising alarm among medical professionals and human rights advocates.

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.

Lords Debate Historic Assisted Dying Bill

The House of Lords engages in a pivotal debate on Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill, examining the profound ethical, legal, and medical implications of legalising assisted dying for terminally ill adults in the UK.

NHS Doctor Struck Off for Patient and Nurse Relationships

A senior NHS psychiatrist has been permanently banned from practising after a medical tribunal found him guilty of engaging in sexual relationships with a vulnerable patient and a junior colleague, exposing serious safeguarding failures.

NHS Doctor Hails Jerusalem Gunmen as 'Martyrs'

An NHS doctor is facing a major investigation and widespread condemnation after glorifying Palestinian gunmen who opened fire in Jerusalem as 'martyrs' in a now-deleted social media post, sparking outrage and calls for disciplinary action.

Indian gynaecologist suspended for 67 needless C-sections

A senior gynaecologist in Assam, India, faces suspension after a damning audit revealed she performed 67 caesarean sections without medical justification in a single month, raising serious questions about medical ethics and patient safety.

Vegan AI Rebellion: Chatbots Refuse Animal Product Discussions

Exclusive investigation reveals how leading AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Bard, are adopting a strict 'vegan' stance, refusing to provide recipes or information involving meat, dairy, and eggs in what experts call a troubling case of artificia

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.

The radical surgery of breaking legs to be taller

An investigation into the radical and painful limb-lengthening surgery gaining traction in the UK. We explore the medical ethics, the immense physical toll, and the societal pressures driving this dramatic pursuit of height.

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

Brits offered £4k to catch flu for Netflix reality show

UK volunteers are being recruited for a controversial Netflix reality show where they will be infected with flu in a secure facility for three weeks, receiving £4,000 and free meals. The project, run by a private company, has sparked a major ethical debat

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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