Exclusive investigation reveals how chronic pain and menopause patients are being forced into private healthcare or illegal markets as NHS medical cannabis prescriptions remain virtually inaccessible five years after legalisation.
The United States faces another government shutdown as Senate Democrats and Republicans clash over spending bills, with federal funding set to expire this weekend amid political gridlock in Washington.
The Trump administration has triggered a major crisis in Chicago by cutting off federal funding, forcing the city to implement emergency measures and threatening essential services across the Windy City.
English councils face a staggering £1.5 billion deficit as special educational needs spending skyrockets, forcing difficult cuts to mainstream school funding and other vital services.
Dr Arjun Sivakumar fails in his attempt to resume medical practice in Kent as the General Medical Council raises concerns about his fitness to practise following previous suspension.
Exclusive medical analysis reveals how a potential federal government shutdown could trigger a cardiovascular crisis, putting vulnerable patients at immediate risk and overwhelming NHS services.
Dalhousie University's artificial intelligence research funding has been suspended by the Canadian government amid concerns over diversity-focused hiring practices, sparking debate about academic freedom and equity policies.
A looming US government shutdown threatens to disrupt healthcare for millions of vulnerable Americans, with Medicaid services and medical research facing immediate suspension as political deadlock continues.
A Pennsylvania doctor faces serious charges after being filmed secretly recording patients in his practice's bathroom. Dr Justin Rutherford's alleged hidden camera operation uncovered during routine maintenance.
Discover the extraordinary legacy of Patrick Vaughan, the visionary anaesthetist whose pioneering work transformed surgical safety and saved countless lives worldwide.
Groundbreaking medical research from UCL and University College London Hospitals has successfully lowered levels of the toxic protein that causes Huntington's disease using an innovative genetic therapy injected into the spinal fluid.
A US federal judge has upheld the Trump administration's decision to withdraw funding from UCLA, siding with the government in a pivotal case centred on allegations of antisemitism and free speech violations on campus.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey proposes a 'brain gain' for the NHS, urging the government to actively recruit American cancer researchers facing severe funding cuts under a potential second Trump administration.
New NHS England guidance mandates GPs to refer patients for specialist second opinions if diagnosis isn't reached promptly, aiming to reduce dangerous delays and improve patient safety across UK surgeries.
Exclusive investigation reveals US government agency sanctioned controversial experiments transplanting human foetal tissue into lab animals, sparking fierce ethical debate.
Exclusive investigation reveals the harsh reality of England's school funding crisis as teachers describe classrooms with broken furniture, inadequate heating, and severe resource shortages forcing desperate cost-cutting measures.
A looming US government shutdown threatens to sever critical healthcare funding, jeopardising medical services for millions of vulnerable Americans and creating chaos for federal health agencies.
Exclusive: The Royal College of Physicians delivers a stark warning to the UK government, stating the NHS is at breaking point and requires urgent intervention to prevent systemic collapse.
A Northern Territory doctor who treated accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been penalised by medical regulators after revealing shocking details about her behaviour during treatment, including being called a 'crazy bitch' by the patient.
The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company is grappling with a severe financial crisis, urging staff to consider voluntary redundancy. The iconic theatre, a cornerstone of British culture, faces a perfect storm of rising costs and reduced income, putting i
A senior NHS doctor has been struck off the medical register after a tribunal found he assaulted a vulnerable patient and attempted to cover up his misconduct in a major breach of professional ethics.
American schools are bracing for severe cuts as a $190bn federal pandemic aid package expires, threatening teacher layoffs, programme cancellations, and larger class sizes across the nation.
Local authorities across England warn of catastrophic collapse in SEND provision as funding crisis reaches breaking point, leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
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
A revolutionary AI system developed by UK researchers can now forecast an individual's genetic risk for over 1000 conditions, transforming preventive healthcare and early diagnosis.
Acclaimed actress Molly Parker leads a powerful new medical thriller exploring memory, identity and redemption when a brilliant doctor wakes up with no past. Premiering tonight on Channel 5.
Former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance warns that dwindling investment in medical research and innovation threatens the future of the NHS and patient care. Discover the urgent call for action.
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.
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.
Former US President Donald Trump has pledged to eliminate federal funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, a move that threatens crucial financial support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) if he wins a second t