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Pig Kidney Works in Human for Record 61 Days

In a groundbreaking medical trial, a genetically engineered pig kidney has successfully functioned inside a brain-dead patient for an unprecedented 61 days, marking the longest-ever xenotransplantation achievement and offering hope for solving the organ d

The Pitt drama sparks 400% NHS organ donor surge

Medical drama 'The Pitt' starring Noah Wyle triggers unprecedented 400% surge in NHS organ donor registrations, demonstrating television's power to save lives through compelling healthcare storytelling.

Mother's sepsis nightmare leads to organ failure

A UK woman shares her harrowing sepsis ordeal that led to multiple organ failure after doctors initially missed the deadly signs. Her story serves as a crucial warning about recognising sepsis symptoms.

Jesse Eisenberg donating kidney to stranger

Hollywood star Jesse Eisenberg reveals he's donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, calling it 'the most exciting thing' he's ever done in moving personal interview.

Toxicologist: Never Eat These Mouldy Foods

A leading toxicologist reveals which mouldy foods pose serious health risks including liver damage, cancer and neurological harm - and which ones are surprisingly safe.

Jesse Eisenberg donates kidney to complete stranger

Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg reveals his astonishing decision to donate a kidney to an anonymous recipient, sparking conversations about altruistic organ donation across the UK.

Anna von Hausswolff's Gothic Masterpiece 'Iconoclasts'

Swedish composer Anna von Hausswolff returns with 'Iconoclasts,' a breathtaking album that blends cathedral-sized organ sounds with exhilarating gothic songcraft, creating what critics are calling her most ambitious work yet.

Pig kidney transplant removed from human in medical setback

In a significant development for xenotransplantation, a genetically modified pig kidney has been removed from human recipient Lisa Pisano after showing signs of reduced function, marking a crucial learning moment for medical science.

Mother meets man who received son's donated heart

In an emotionally charged episode of ITV's This Morning, a grieving mother comes face-to-face with the transplant recipient who received her son's heart in a moving television moment that highlights the profound impact of organ donation.

Prison guards help sex offender escape with directions

Exclusive: Security scandal rocks UK prison system as staff inadvertently assist convicted sex offender's escape from Derwentside immigration centre, raising serious questions about staff training and security protocols.

Alabama cheerleader killed after becoming organ donor

In a heartbreaking turn of events, 18-year-old Kimberley 'Kimber' Mills was shot and killed in Alabama just days after registering as an organ donor, leaving her family devastated and a community in mourning.

Police apology after murder at sex offender's home

A police force has issued a formal apology after a vulnerable woman was murdered at a known sex offender's residence that had been operating unlawfully for six months, raising serious questions about public protection failures.

ANZ Banking App Crashes in Nationwide Outage

Thousands of ANZ customers across Australia were left stranded as both the mobile app and internet banking services crashed simultaneously, sparking fury and financial anxiety.

British woman murdered in Thailand organ harvesting scam

A young British woman's dream modelling opportunity in Thailand turned into a horrific nightmare when she was murdered by organ harvesters in a sophisticated international trafficking scheme that has shocked authorities.

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.

Selena Gomez's kidney donor reveals wedding snub

Francia Raisa, who donated her kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017, opens up about not being invited to the singer's wedding with Benny Blanco, exposing a dramatic rift in their once-close friendship.

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