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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.

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.

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.

Ginger Pig's 8 Hearty One-Pot Recipes

Discover eight comforting, flavour-packed one-pot recipes from London's celebrated Ginger Pig butchers that will transform your winter cooking and simplify cleanup.

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.

Three patients die after infected organ transplants

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking NHS safety failures as three transplant patients die after receiving organs from donor with rare, undetected infection, prompting urgent review of screening procedures.

Greenwich man's organ donation saves four lives

Ben England's selfless decision to become an organ donor created an extraordinary legacy, transforming four lives through transplants after his sudden passing. The Greenwich man's story highlights the life-saving power of donor registration.

NHS cornea transplant crisis: Urgent donor plea

The NHS faces a critical shortage of cornea donors, putting thousands of Britons' eyesight at risk. Discover why transplant rates have plummeted and how you could help save someone's vision.

Teen dies after babysitting job in Birmingham

A Birmingham family is demanding answers after their 17-year-old daughter died from catastrophic organ failure following what appeared to be a routine babysitting job, with doctors suspecting chemical poisoning.

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