NHS Crisis: 12-Hour A&E Waits Risking Lives
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerously long NHS waiting times are jeopardising patient safety, with mini-stroke victims facing potentially catastrophic delays in emergency care.
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27-year-old dies after cancer treatment delays in NHS
Harry Moseley's heartbreaking story highlights growing fears over NHS treatment delays as young father dies after multiple postponed appointments during pandemic.
NHS approves revolutionary MS treatment for patients
Groundbreaking therapy offering hope to multiple sclerosis patients receives NHS approval, promising to transform treatment outcomes across the UK healthcare system.
NHS patients denied vital medications in supply crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.
Pathologist: Assisted Dying Safeguards Too Weak
Exclusive: Britain's former top forensic expert warns that proposed assisted dying laws could see panels similar to those investigating Harold Shipman making life-or-death decisions with inadequate protections for vulnerable patients.
Stroke Symptoms: Hidden Warning Signs You Must Know
Learn to recognise the crucial early symptoms of stroke that could save your life or someone else's. Discover the FAST acronym and beyond in this essential health guide.
Butt Breathing Discovery Could Save Lung Patients
Groundbreaking research reveals how some aquatic creatures breathe through their intestines, with potential applications for human patients with lung failure. The surprising findings earned scientists the prestigious Ig Nobel Prize.
Bowel cancer patients spared chemotherapy in NHS overhaul
UK doctors are revolutionising bowel cancer care with new guidelines that could spare thousands of patients from gruelling chemotherapy, offering hope through less invasive treatment options.
Trump: Citizen Children with Cancer Could Face Deportation
Former President Donald Trump suggests terminating birthright citizenship, putting seriously ill American children at risk of removal in explosive new interview.
NHS Bed Blocking Costs £2.6 Billion Annually
Shocking new figures reveal how delayed discharges and social care failures are creating a devastating financial burden on Britain's health service, with thousands of beds occupied by patients who should have been released.
South Americans seek weight loss surgery in New York
Exclusive investigation reveals how hundreds of South American patients are travelling to New York for cutting-edge weight loss procedures unavailable in their home countries, creating a new medical tourism phenomenon.
Urgent HIV Alert for Australian Dental Patients
Health authorities issue urgent HIV and hepatitis warning for thousands of dental patients after critical sterilisation failures discovered at Australian clinics. Potential exposure period revealed.
9 Daily Habits That Increase Deadly Stroke Risk
New research reveals how common daily routines from poor sleep to processed food consumption are dramatically increasing stroke risk across the UK. Discover the lifestyle changes that could save your life.
UK Government Confirms Medicine Supply Disruption Crisis
Exclusive: The Department of Health reveals ongoing medicine supply issues affecting NHS patients across Britain, with officials working urgently to resolve critical shortages.
AstraZeneca to Provide Cancer Drugs to Medicaid Patients
In a groundbreaking healthcare development, AstraZeneca announces it will provide expensive cancer medications to low-income Americans through Medicaid, challenging pharmaceutical industry norms.
3 Silent Stroke Symptoms Most People Ignore
A leading medical expert identifies three subtle warning signs of stroke that often go unnoticed, potentially saving lives through early detection.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased stroke risk
Groundbreaking research reveals that vitamin D deficiency, affecting millions in the UK, significantly increases stroke risk. Experts warn this silent epidemic demands urgent attention.
Princess of Wales visits Oxford Children's Hospital
Catherine, Princess of Wales made an unannounced visit to Oxford Children's Hospital, spending quality time with young patients and their families while learning about groundbreaking medical research.
Care home patient chokes to death on jam doughnut
A damning report reveals shocking safety failures after a care home resident with swallowing difficulties died from choking on a jam doughnut, prompting urgent calls for reform in elderly care standards.
Stroke survivors failed by inadequate UK recovery care
Exclusive investigation reveals how stroke survivors across Britain are being failed by inadequate long-term support, with many facing isolation and deteriorating health due to fragmented care systems.
Stroke survivors face postcode lottery in recovery support
Groundbreaking research exposes stark regional disparities in stroke aftercare across Britain, leaving thousands without vital rehabilitation services and proper emotional support.
NHS deploys 3 new COVID drugs for vulnerable
The NHS is rolling out three groundbreaking COVID-19 treatments to protect the most vulnerable, including molnupiravir and ritonavir, offering new hope for high-risk patients across the UK.
Hidden stroke symptom: sudden maths difficulty
New research reveals that sudden difficulty with simple calculations could be a crucial warning sign of stroke, helping doctors provide faster treatment and prevent permanent brain damage.
NHS cuts gluten-free prescriptions for coeliac patients
Thousands of coeliac patients in North West England face significant changes as NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ends gluten-free food prescriptions, sparking concerns about financial impact and health equality.
Headache warning: The silent killer in young adults
A routine headache turned into a life-threatening brain haemorrhage for 24-year-old Ben Knight. His remarkable survival story serves as a crucial warning about recognising stroke symptoms.
Acalculia: The stroke symptom that kills maths ability
Discover how acalculia, a little-known neurological condition, can suddenly strip away mathematical abilities after a stroke - and why recognising it early is crucial for recovery.
NHS fertility postcode lottery hits young women with cancer
Shocking investigation reveals how your location determines access to vital fertility-preserving treatments for female cancer patients across England's NHS.
60,000 Cancer Patients Denied Radiotherapy in England
Shocking new research reveals more than 60,000 cancer patients in England are missing out on potentially life-saving radiotherapy treatment, exposing critical gaps in NHS cancer care.
Single mum's stage 2 cancer diagnosis at 25
Nikki's world shattered when doctors delivered a stage 2 cancer diagnosis while she was raising her young son alone. Her courageous story reveals the harsh reality facing young parents battling serious illness.
Bedbound at 27: Four-Year Medical Mystery Solved
After being dismissed by doctors for years, Megan Hogg finally received a life-changing diagnosis that explains why she spent four years bedbound with debilitating symptoms.
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