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CDC's Daskalakis Takes Medical Leave Amid RFK Jr Probe

A senior US health official, Dr Demetre Daskalakis, has taken sudden medical leave, raising questions amidst a probe into his role in Robert F Kennedy Jr's health disclosure. The CDC has confirmed his temporary absence.

AI Doctors: The NHS's Prescription for the Future?

Exclusive insight into how AI physicians could solve the NHS crisis, reduce waiting times, and provide 24/7 medical expertise. Discover why leading experts believe artificial intelligence may become your first point of medical contact.

UK Petition Demands Paid Menstrual Leave for Endometriosis

A landmark petition is calling on the UK government to introduce statutory paid leave for women suffering from severe period pain and conditions such as endometriosis, sparking a national debate on workplace equality and women's health.

Gut-Brain Breakthrough: Direct Link to Alzheimer's Found

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a direct anatomical link between the gut and brain, potentially revolutionising the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Discover how your gut health could hold the key to brain disor

Toddler's CT scan overdose leads to £13.5m settlement

A Minnesota family has been awarded $16.7 million after their toddler suffered permanent brain damage from a CT scan that administered a radiation overdose 60 times the normal level at a Minneapolis children's hospital.

£1bn award after hospital negligence disables baby

A Utah family has been awarded a staggering $1 billion in damages after medical negligence at a Steward Healthcare-owned hospital resulted in their baby being born with severe, permanent disabilities. The landmark ruling highlights critical failures in ma

British Grandmother Faces Paralysis in Turkish Hospital

A British grandmother's dream holiday in Turkey turns into a medical nightmare after a fall leaves her facing complete paralysis. Trapped in a foreign hospital with a severed spinal cord, her family launches a desperate fundraising campaign to bring her h

FEMA Staff Forced on Leave After Challenging Trump Orders

Exclusive: A group of FEMA employees have been placed on administrative leave after writing a letter alleging they were instructed to carry out potentially unlawful directives from the Trump administration, The Guardian can reveal.

Gorka Marquez Relieved to Be Leaving Strictly Come Dancing

Exclusive: Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez reveals his relief at leaving the BBC show after eight glittering years, citing the intense pressure and recent behind-the-scenes controversies as key factors in his decision.

UK Scientists Announce Functional HIV Cure in New Pill

British researchers have announced a groundbreaking 'functional cure' for HIV. A new once-a-day pill has shown remarkable success in suppressing the virus, even in patients with drug-resistant strains, potentially eliminating the need for lifelong medicat

Man's Sudden Unexplained Paralysis Baffles Doctors

A young man's life is turned upside down after waking up completely paralysed with no medical explanation. Doctors at Northwick Park Hospital are stumped by the rare case, sparking a frantic search for answers and a desperate fundraising campaign for spec

World First: Genetically Modified Pig Lung Transplanted into Human

In a landmark procedure, Chinese doctors have successfully transplanted a pig's lung into a human, marking a revolutionary step towards solving the global organ donor shortage. The genetically modified organ functioned for several days, offering new hope

World First: Surgeons Transplant Pig Lung into Human

In a landmark procedure, Chinese scientists have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a human, marking a historic step towards solving the organ donor crisis. Discover the science behind this breakthrough.

Medical Gaslighting: Woman's 5-Year Battle With Dismissed Symptoms

A courageous woman's five-year battle with debilitating symptoms reveals a systemic failure in women's healthcare, as doctors repeatedly dismissed her pain. Her story exposes a troubling pattern of medical gaslighting faced by countless women across the U

NHS Doctor Who Praised Hitler Allowed to Keep Job

A shocking investigation reveals an NHS doctor who expressed support for Adolf Hitler and launched into an anti-Semitic tirade was permitted to keep working after a controversial tribunal decision, raising serious questions about regulatory failings.

Christine McGuinness Quits Celebs Go Dating

Model and TV personality Christine McGuinness has announced her departure from E4's Celebs Go Dating, citing a desire to focus on her children and other projects. Get the full story on her exit.

Diamond Sensor Offers Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection

Scientists at the University of Warwick pioneer a groundbreaking medical sensor using synthetic diamonds that could revolutionise how we detect life-threatening diseases like cancer, offering a faster, cheaper, and more accurate alternative to traditional

Mums forced back to work days after birth

A disturbing report reveals new mothers in the UK are being pressured to return to work within days of childbirth due to inadequate maternity leave policies and financial strain.

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