Melania Trump Visits Children's Hospital for Holidays
First Lady Melania Trump visited Children's National Hospital, continuing a decades-old tradition. She read to young patients and wished them strength and toys from Santa.
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ICU Nurse Answers Unconscious Patient Questions
An ICU nurse shares the realities of caring for unconscious patients, from washing hair to managing delirium. Discover the human side of intensive care. Read the full story.
Flu Hospital Cases at Record Level for Time of Year
Flu hospitalisations in England are over 50% higher than last year, with the season starting early and yet to peak. Experts warn of severe NHS strain this winter.
Cancer patients 'anxious and lost' before treatment
A new poll reveals 92% of cancer patients feel a loss of control during the average three-week wait between diagnosis and treatment. Discover how prehabilitation can help.
Army Doctor Investigated for Secretly Filming Patients
A US Army gynaecologist faces criminal investigation after allegedly secretly filming patients during intimate examinations. Over 65 women have come forward with similar allegations of misconduct.
Cancer patients fight insurance delays for treatment
Exclusive: Cancer patients and doctors reveal how insurance prior authorisations delay critical treatment, with some physicians reporting the process contributed to patient deaths. Read their urgent call for reform.
Health centre closure strands elderly patients
A New England mountain town's health centre closure forces 1,400 patients to travel further for care, severing vital patient-staff relationships. Discover the human impact.
Cancer patients find joy and strength in exercise
Six incredible women battling breast cancer reveal how exercise became their medicine, helping them regain hope and health. Discover their inspiring stories of resilience.
US Catholic Bishops Ban Transgender Healthcare
US Catholic bishops have formally banned gender-affirming care for transgender patients in Catholic hospitals, a move affecting one in seven US patients. Learn the details and reactions.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
NHS Cancer Care Crisis: Patients Face Dangerous Delays
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients face devastating delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, with some waiting months for vital care as services struggle under immense pressure.
Hospice Chaplain Reveals What Dying Patients Really Ask
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
32 with stage 4 bowel cancer: Symptoms to know
A young mother's shocking stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis reveals the hidden symptoms that could save your life. Discover her urgent warning to others.
Maine's terminally ill receive chilling 'death letters'
Shocking healthcare policy in Maine sees terminally ill patients receiving letters preparing them for death instead of treatment, sparking national outrage and calls for reform.
Cholesterol drug may prevent chemo brain in cancer patients
Groundbreaking research reveals that a widely-used cholesterol medication may protect cancer patients from chemotherapy-induced cognitive decline, offering new hope for treatment without mental side effects.
FDA warns dentists: Fluoride risks for children
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.
Sydney surgeon banned after unnecessary elderly patient surgeries
Renowned Sydney surgeon Dr. Kwong Yan Tam faces severe restrictions after medical tribunal finds he performed unnecessary surgeries on elderly patients, including a 95-year-old woman.
Elderly face 'corridor medicine' in NHS crisis
Shocking new data reveals thousands of older patients are being treated in hospital corridors for hours, with some waiting up to 24 hours for proper care as NHS emergency services buckle under pressure.
Mum saves daughter after doctors miss bowel condition
A mother's persistent concerns saved her daughter's life after medical professionals repeatedly dismissed her symptoms as a stomach bug, only to discover a dangerous bowel condition requiring emergency surgery.
Boy, 9, survives terrifying shark attack in Florida
A brave nine-year-old boy recounts his miraculous survival after being attacked by a shark while swimming in Florida, suffering severe injuries to his leg and thigh.
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
Baby's runny nose was deadly cancer doctors missed
A mother's heartbreaking story reveals how doctors repeatedly dismissed her baby's runny nose and breathing difficulties as common cold symptoms, only to discover it was aggressive neuroblastoma cancer.
Hospice funding crisis forces cuts for terminally ill
Exclusive investigation reveals how government funding shortfalls are forcing hospices across England to reduce essential services for terminally ill patients, creating a postcode lottery for end-of-life care.
COVID Roulette: Medication Crisis Hits Millions
Exclusive investigation reveals how medication withdrawals are creating a hidden pandemic of suffering among vulnerable patients across Britain
NHS: 12 Groups Need Winter Vaccinations Urgently
The NHS has identified 12 high-risk categories who should receive crucial winter vaccinations immediately. Discover if you're eligible for protection against flu, COVID-19 and pneumonia.
Toddler's heartbreaking final words before cancer death
A three-year-old girl from Northern Ireland uttered heartbreaking final words to her mother before losing her battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer that doctors initially dismissed as a virus.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Exposed in Damning Report
A damning new report exposes critical gaps in UK end-of-life care, with terminally ill patients facing unacceptable delays and inadequate support during their final days.
Teen's bowel cancer dismissed 13 times by doctors
A teenage girl's stage 3 bowel cancer was repeatedly dismissed by doctors who claimed she was too young for the disease, leading to 13 separate medical consultations before proper diagnosis.
5 Million Ghost Patients Drain NHS Resources
Shocking investigation reveals millions of non-existent patients remain on GP lists, costing taxpayers billions while real patients struggle to get appointments.
Boy, 11, wakes up unable to walk or speak
A mother's terrifying ordeal as her healthy son suddenly develops rare neurological condition ADEM, sparking urgent NHS investigation into childhood illness.
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