Black Women's Healthcare Nightmare in the US
Black women in the US describe navigating medical care as a nightmare, facing dismissal and bias. Stories from patients and doctors highlight the struggle for trust and survival in healthcare settings.
Category : NHS
Abortion Debate Blocks US Healthcare Subsidy Renewal
Congressional negotiations to revive Affordable Care Act subsidies have stalled over abortion coverage restrictions, leaving millions facing premium hikes as bipartisan deal excludes key relief.
Kate Lawler Shares Hospital Stay for Implant Replacement
Big Brother winner Kate Lawler opens up about her recent breast implant replacement surgery, recovery, and the concerning consultation that led her to choose a different surgeon.
Minister Won't Confirm HIV Aid Protection from Cuts
International Development Minister Jennifer Chapman refuses to guarantee UK funding for global HIV response will be shielded from significant aid reductions, despite warnings cuts could reverse progress.
Baby Death Linked to Hospital Drop-Down Menu Error
A three-week-old premature baby died after a doctor selected the wrong medication from a drop-down menu and prescribed it at five times the correct dose, an inquest has heard.
Quarter of English Adults Now Abstain from Alcohol
New government data reveals 24% of adults in England are now teetotal, a sharp rise from 2022. Young people lead the trend, with a notable increase in male non-drinkers.
Measles Crisis: NHS Four-Day Rule as UK Loses Elimination Status
The UK has lost its measles elimination status, with cases soaring to 3,681 in 2024. The NHS urges adherence to a four-day isolation rule to curb the highly contagious disease, linked to plummeting vaccination rates.
Nurse Fired for Wishing Harm on Karoline Leavitt
A Florida labour and delivery nurse has been dismissed after posting a graphic TikTok video hoping White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt would suffer severe birth injuries.
Surgeon Warns Plastic Chopping Boards Pose Health Dangers
A heart surgeon cautions that using plastic chopping boards could lead to ingesting microplastics, potentially affecting fertility, endocrine function, and cardiovascular health.
Baby Nearly Died From Measles Before MMR Vaccination
Sophie Dale's son Levi contracted measles just days before his scheduled MMR vaccination, suffering life-threatening sepsis. She now advocates against vaccine misinformation.
Woman, 21, Faces Bladder Removal Due to Rare Condition
Caris Gibson from Oxfordshire suffers from Fowler's Syndrome, a rare urinary retention condition causing debilitating pain. After years on NHS waiting lists, she now faces losing her bladder without costly private care.
Shock Cervical Cancer Diagnosis After Routine Smear Test
A 34-year-old woman from Kent shares her devastating cervical cancer diagnosis after a routine smear test, urging others to attend screenings despite discomfort.
Mother's Measles Vaccine Plea After Daughter's Tragic Death
Rebecca Archer shares her devastating story after her daughter Renae died from a rare brain disease caused by measles, urging parents to vaccinate their children.
Nottingham Survivor: NHS Kept Critical Report Secret
Wayne Birkett, who survived Valdo Calocane's Nottingham rampage, reveals he wasn't warned about a damning CQC report into the mental health trust that treated the killer.
DWP Urges PIP Claimants to Report Worsening Health
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed thousands of PIP claimants may be missing out on higher payments and offers home visits to help with applications.
US Lawyer Dies on UK-Bound Flight After Sleeping on Mum
An inquest hears how Rachel Green, 44, died peacefully on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to London. A combination of prescription drugs and an undiagnosed heart condition likely caused her death.
Father's Swimming Pool Symptom Leads to MND Diagnosis
Danny Tucker, 39, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after noticing weakness while lifting his son from a pool. Family crowdfunds £21,000+ for home adaptations after council rejections.
Woman, 44, Dies Sleeping on Heathrow Flight, Inquest Hears
An inquest has detailed how Rachel Green, 44, passed away during a flight from Minneapolis to London Heathrow after falling asleep on her mother's shoulder and failing to wake.
BBC Presenter Tears Up Over Viewer's Life-Saving Message
A BBC Morning Live presenter became emotional after reading a viewer's message crediting Dr Xand van Tulleken's advice for saving his life from pneumonia.
DWP Error Letter Led to Mother's Suicide, Inquest Finds
A coroner has ruled that an incorrect DWP letter informing a vulnerable mother her benefits were being cut significantly contributed to her suicide in May 2025.
Sleep Disorder Linked to Dementia Risk in Study
New research reveals individuals with Isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder may face increased dementia risk, with cognitive decline observed over seven years.
Balance Test Failure Tied to 84% Higher Death Risk
New research reveals failing a simple 10-second single-leg stance test is associated with an 84% increased risk of dying within a decade, highlighting balance as a crucial health indicator.
Norwich Named UK's Saddest Town in Winter Depression Study
New research reveals Norwich as the UK's saddest town with 25% of residents feeling genuinely depressed in January. British Gas installs SAD lamps as 57% of Brits crave sunlight.
Measles Tragedy: Mother's Plea After Daughter's Death
Rebecca Archer's daughter Renae died aged 10 from SSPE, a rare brain disease triggered by measles infection. The UK has lost its measles-free status amid declining vaccination rates.
Scabies Cases Surge in UK as Victorian Disease Returns
Scabies cases have surged across the UK with a 20% year-on-year increase reported by GPs. Experts warn misinformation and delayed treatment are fueling the spread of this highly contagious Victorian skin disease.
Aquagym in Senegal Aids Mobility
Inspiring photos from Dakar's beaches reveal aquagym classes in the Atlantic Ocean, offering low-impact exercise and pain relief for Senegalese people with reduced mobility.
AI Robot Catheter Breakthrough Diagnoses Deep Lung Tumours
An NHS pilot uses an AI-powered robotic catheter to biopsy lung nodules as small as 6mm, diagnosing previously inaccessible deep cancers earlier and faster.
Nottingham Attack Survivor Demands NHS Review Inclusion
A survivor of the Nottingham attacks criticises the NHS trust review process for excluding victims, as a damning Care Quality Commission report reveals systemic failures in patient care.
Plumber's MND Diagnosis at 39 Shakes Family
Ryan Horsfall, a 39-year-old father-of-three from Suffolk, shares his devastating journey after being diagnosed with early onset motor neurone disease following loss of grip in his left hand.
Miracle Cream Helps Mum Lift Daughter After Years of Pain
Sophie Rebecca, 34, from Newcastle, reveals how a topical cream transformed her life after years of excruciating joint pain that left her unable to lift her own daughter or perform basic daily tasks.
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