Anaesthetist Frederic Pechier jailed for life for murders
Frederic Pechier, a French anaesthetist dubbed 'Doctor Death', has been given a life sentence for murdering 12 patients with poison. Read the shocking details of the case.
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French 'Dr Death' Gets Life for Poisoning Patients
Frédéric Péchier, a former star anaesthetist, has been sentenced to life for murdering 12 patients and poisoning 30. Read the shocking details of the decade-long case.
Streeting silent on safety of assisted dying Bill
Health Secretary Wes Streeting refused to guarantee the safety of proposed assisted dying laws, citing a 'postcode lottery' in palliative care. Read the full report on the controversial Bill.
Robot tech lets ill children join playgrounds virtually
The Mirror's Christmas appeal supports Lifelites charity, providing AV1 robots and sensory tech to help thousands of life-limited children access education and combat loneliness. Donate now.
Seann Walsh cancels shows after ferry sickness
I'm A Celebrity favourite Seann Walsh pulls out of gigs after being sick on a ferry. The comedian gave fans a brutally honest health update and also spoke out on recent London crime.
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.
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.
Terminally Ill Ajax Fan to Be Only Supporter at Replayed Game
A terminally ill Ajax fan named Peter will be the sole spectator as Ajax and Groningen replay their abandoned match. Discover the heartwarming story behind this unique Eredivisie fixture.
Dying Boy's Magical Wish Granted for Christmas
Six-year-old Charlie, battling aggressive brain cancer, becomes a magician for a day through Make-A-Wish UK. His family creates precious memories as the charity launches its Christmas campaign.
Elderly Texas Man Charged With Murder of Terminally Ill Wife
An 88-year-old Texas man confessed to shooting his terminally ill wife of 65 years after she expressed she 'no longer wished to live'. Ernest Leal Sr. faces murder charges in this tragic case.
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.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Spark NHS Exodus
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
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.
Seann Walsh ill, cancels gigs and I'm A Celeb spin-off
Comedian Seann Walsh has fallen ill, forcing him to cancel comedy gigs and casting doubt on his appearance for I'm A Celebrity Unpacked. Get the latest updates on his health.
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.
Assisted Dying Bill Drives Palliative Care Funding Talks
As Parliament debates assisted dying legislation, a £100m hospice investment and improved end-of-life care choices take centre stage. Discover how this affects UK families.
Lords accused of sabotaging assisted dying bill
Exclusive: House of Lords faces public outrage as poll reveals 60% oppose blocking assisted dying bill after Commons approval. Terminally ill campaigners warn of existential crisis for unelected chamber.
Terminally ill grandmother urges peers on assisted dying
An 82-year-old with an inoperable brain tumour urges House of Lords peers to show compassion and support the Terminally Ill Adults Bill for assisted dying choice.
Record 900 amendments tabled for assisted dying Bill
The House of Lords debates the assisted dying Bill amid warnings against delay tactics. With over 900 amendments tabled, peers are urged to respect the democratic mandate. Read the latest.
Surgeon laughs over 'sacrificing grannies' assisted dying remarks
Consultant neurosurgeon Dr Henry Marsh chuckled when questioned about his controversial 'sacrificing grannies' comments during a Parliamentary committee on assisted dying. Read the full story.
Dying Man's Plea as Lords Flood Assisted Dying Bill
Terminally ill patients fear the Assisted Dying Bill is being sabotaged by a record 942 Lords amendments. Read their heartbreaking plea for a peaceful death.
Dignitas widow finds peace amid assisted dying debate
Louise Shackleton, investigated after husband's assisted death, speaks of finding peace as Lords debate historic bill that could legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.
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.
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