Boy, 13, tearfully thanks friend after leukaemia all-clear
13-year-old Hughie tearfully thanks best friend Freddie after being given leukaemia all-clear, following thousands raised for charity.
Category : NHS
Vance Halts $250M in Medicaid Payments to Minnesota Over Fraud
VP Vance halts over $250M in Medicaid funds to Minnesota over fraud, with Oz warning other states will face similar action.
Record 420,000 patients faced 12-hour A&E waits in England last year
Record 420,000 patients in England faced 12-hour A&E waits last year, a 20% increase on 2022, Liberal Democrats analysis shows.
Care Home Error Led to Grandmother's Choking Death
An 88-year-old grandmother choked to death at a care home after being given the wrong food, a coroner ruled, citing staff training and diet plan failures.
Wes Streeting Accuses BMA of 'Hostility' to NHS Reforms
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting accuses BMA of hostility to NHS reforms; BMA calls his comments 'incredibly disappointing'.
Wes Streeting's NHS legacy: 'Told a good story' but failed to deliver, critics say
Critics say Wes Streeting talked a lot as health secretary but failed to deliver on NHS reform, with progress credited to others and difficult issues kicked down the road.
Mum Lost 8 Stone Despite Mounjaro Gallbladder Removal
Emma McDonald lost 8 stone on Mounjaro but needed gallbladder removal. She has no regrets and still takes the jab.
Father tells of stillbirth ordeal and lack of support for grieving men
A father recounts the stillbirth of his son Rayan due to placental abruption, highlighting the lack of support available for men after baby loss.
Davina McCall Reveals Brain Tumour Left Her Unable to Remember Exercising
Davina McCall says her brain tumour severely affected short-term memory, leaving her unable to recall workouts. She also underwent breast cancer surgery.
Wes Streeting considers student debt relief for doctors to avert NHS strikes
Health Secretary Wes Streeting considers student debt write-off for junior doctors to prevent NHS strikes. Proposals include freezing interest or reducing debt per year of service.
NHS issues urgent warning for over 50s over breast cancer screenings
NHS issues urgent warning as over a third of women aged 50-70 skip breast cancer screenings, with 2.18 million missing appointments.
Woman's Rash Spread Across Body After Doctors Dismissed Symptoms
Lily Thompstone, 23, developed a rash covering 90% of her body after doctors ignored her endometriosis symptoms, attributing them to IBS.
NHS mixed-sex ward breaches reach all-time high
NHS England sees 257% rise in mixed-sex ward breaches, with over 120,000 incidents in six years, raising concerns over patient dignity and safety.
Surgeon names four types of food he would never eat for weight loss
A bariatric surgeon lists four types of food he avoids for weight loss and health, including high-sugar items and processed vegetable oils.
Blood Bike Wales volunteer dies after Carmarthenshire crash
Blood Bike Wales volunteer Andrew Rogers died after a crash on the A48 near Llanddarog. His family paid tribute, and a man has been arrested.
Shirley Ballas 'Grateful' After Hospital Visit and Fall at Home
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas updates fans after a fall at home, hitting her head and undergoing a brain scan; now resting on doctor's orders.
Flu Concerns Mount as NHS Faces Festive Season Pressure
Experts urge staying home with flu symptoms as NHS faces record admissions, strikes, and fears of a second surge.
Non-alcoholic Beer May Not Be Healthier, Study Suggests
A new study suggests some non-alcoholic beers may spike blood sugar and insulin, but moderation is key.
Teen loses three limbs after flu and strep infection
Texas teen Kaydin Ruiz loses three limbs after flu and strep infection; family warns of severe risks and urges vaccination.
Jane Fallon Provides Update on Second Breast Cancer Surgery
Jane Fallon, partner of Ricky Gervais, says second breast cancer surgery went well and discusses treatment options.
Mirror Launches Campaign for Newborn SMA Test After Jesy Nelson's Twins Diagnosis
Mirror demands NHS adds £5 SMA test to newborn screening after Jesy Nelson's twins diagnosed with muscle-wasting disease.
Georgia Child Welfare System in Crisis After $85.7m Budget Shortfall
Georgia's child welfare system faces crisis after $85.7m shortfall, leading to service cuts, family stress, and legislative intervention.
Belgian woman swallows 17cm spoon during yoghurt incident caused by dog jump
Belgian woman swallows 17cm spoon after dog jump; keeps spoon as souvenir. Gastroscopy removes it safely.
Colleagues' CPR Saves Body Shop Technician Who Collapsed at Work
Quick-thinking colleagues performed CPR and saved Wayne Bowring's life after he suffered a cardiac arrest at work in Wednesbury.
Junior Doctors' Strikes Threaten Labour's NHS Recovery
Junior doctors' third strike series risks undermining Labour's NHS pledge to cut waiting lists, with pay deadlocked and other unions watching closely.
‘Have a heart, NHS’: coeliac patients hit out at gluten-free prescription cuts
Readers react with anger to NHS plans to cut gluten-free prescriptions for coeliac patients in North West England, calling the move lacking compassion and punishing the poor.
NHS Patients Lost in Maze as Doctors Demand Simpler Access
New report reveals NHS patients struggle with complex system; doctors and patients call for simpler access and referral tracking.
Nearly Half of Nursing Students in England Consider Quitting Amid Financial Strain
RCN survey: 46% of nursing students in England considered quitting, mostly due to financial difficulties and burnout fears, threatening NHS workforce targets.
NHS Could Extend BRCA Gene Testing to All Women, Study Suggests
Study proposes NHS-wide BRCA gene testing for all women over 30, citing cancer prevention and cost-effectiveness.
Andy Burnham Vows to End Labour Infighting as He Takes Over as Leader
Andy Burnham promises to end Labour infighting as he becomes party leader, with a leftwing agenda and tensions over his choice of chancellor.
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