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Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient

In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen

Why exercise alone won't help you lose weight

New research reveals why hitting the gym might not be enough for sustainable weight loss. Discover the crucial role diet plays and why exercise alone often fails to deliver results.

Doctors Debunk Common Health Myths

Medical experts reveal the truth behind widespread health misconceptions about vitamins, water intake, cracking joints and more that many people still believe.

Revolutionary implant restores reading vision to blind

Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.

Casualty: World's Longest-Running Medical Drama at 38 Years

BBC's Casualty celebrates becoming the world's longest-running medical drama after 38 groundbreaking years on television. Discover the secrets behind its enduring success and what makes this British institution continue to captivate audiences.

Hero dog saves owner's life in double medical emergency

Meet Sharwood the shar-pei cross who has become a lifesaving hero after alerting neighbours when his owner suffered two medical crises. This incredible story of canine intuition and loyalty will restore your faith in man's best friend.

NI GPs Face Mandatory Rare Disease Training

All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.

NHS GP busts common cold weather myth

An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.

Breast turns black after NHS mammogram ordeal

A mother shares her terrifying experience after a routine NHS mammogram left her breast black and requiring emergency surgery - a cautionary tale about medical procedures gone wrong.

Chronic Lyme Disease: Medicine's Divided Opinion

Explore the heated medical controversy surrounding Chronic Lyme Disease as patients fight for recognition while doctors demand scientific evidence in this deep-dive investigation.

Trump Health Warning: Doctor's Chilling Prediction

Exclusive medical analysis reveals concerning predictions about Donald Trump's long-term health, with doctors warning of potential cognitive and physical decline following his COVID-19 treatment.

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.

NHS negligence leaves woman with permanent disabilities

Kae Burnell's cauda equina syndrome was missed by NHS medics, leading to permanent disability and a six-figure settlement after Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust admitted negligence.

Cancer 'super-vaccine' breakthrough stops disease progression

British scientists are developing a groundbreaking 'super-vaccine' that could stop cancer in its tracks by targeting multiple tumour types simultaneously. This revolutionary approach represents a major leap forward in oncology research.

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