NHS failing to diagnose treatable male infertility, experts warn
Experts say NHS under-diagnoses treatable male infertility, causing unnecessary IVF. Call for better GP training and testing.
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Resident doctors announce five-day Christmas strike, government cries foul
Junior doctors plan five-day strike before Christmas, accusing government of failing to offer credible pay deal; NHS warns of severe disruption.
Surge in ER births as Los Angeles maternity wards close, data shows
LA County sees 14% rise in ER births despite overall birth decline, as maternity ward closures force women into emergency care, worsening outcomes for Latina patients.
Crowdfunding for cancer treatments surges as patients bypass NHS
Crowdfunding for private cancer therapy has surged, with JustGiving reporting a seven-fold rise in appeals in 2016, raising over £4.5m as patients bypass the NHS.
Streeting accuses BMA of 'delusion' as resident doctors' strike looms
Health secretary Wes Streeting withdraws extra training places offer, accuses BMA of delusion as six-day NHS strike by resident doctors begins.
Woman loses £650,000 injury claim after being pictured tossing Christmas tree
Kamila Grabska's £650,000 injury claim dismissed after photo shows her throwing a Christmas tree at a charity event.
NHS Nurse’s Tribunal Over Trans Doctor’s Changing Room Use Hits Delay
Employment tribunal for NHS nurse Sandie Peggie over sharing changing room with trans doctor faces delay after NHS Fife's late application to amend pleadings.
Families unite after ambulance wait deaths
Two families whose relatives died after ambulances took hours to arrive have united to demand an end to deaths while waiting for treatment in Scotland.
NHS Trust Harassed Nurses Over Trans Colleague's Changing Room Use, Tribunal Rules
Employment tribunal rules NHS trust harassed female nurses by allowing trans colleague to use women's changing room without adequate alternatives.
Three million on NHS waiting lists have had no care since GP referral
Almost half of NHS England's 6.23m waiting list patients have had no care since GP referral, new data reveals, sparking concerns over government targets.
Mother Wins $25m Wrongful Death Case After Daughter's Leukaemia Misdiagnosis
Maine mother awarded $25m after doctors misdiagnosed daughter's leukaemia as gynecomastia, leading to her death.
Mother Dies After Collapsing at GP Surgery Following Delay in Appointment
A 66-year-old mother died after collapsing at her GP surgery in Wales following days of waiting for an appointment. An inquest has been opened.
Diana Vickers Diagnosed With Pelvic Congestion Syndrome After Years of Pain
X Factor star Diana Vickers reveals she is being diagnosed with pelvic congestion syndrome after years of debilitating pain, sharing her story to raise awareness.
Stop Drying Clothes Indoors, UK Households Warned – Mould Could Be Damaging Health and Home
UK households warned drying clothes indoors releases moisture, causing mould that harms health and homes. Experts advise outdoor drying or ventilation.
Deadly Cost Of Cheap Surgery Abroad To Nhs Revealed
NHS spends up to £19,549 per patient treating complications from overseas surgery, with 53% of medical tourists suffering setbacks.
GPs to receive bonuses for weight-loss drug prescriptions
GPs in England to get bonuses for prescribing weight-loss jabs, backed by £25 million, to speed up NHS rollout and reduce access disparities.
NHS Crisis Poses Existential Electoral Risk for Government
The NHS crisis dominates politics, with polling showing rising voter concern. Government inaction and constraints worsen electoral risks for Conservatives.
Dad Left Disfigured After Petrol Barbecue Blaze Horror
A father suffered severe burns after accidentally using petrol on a barbecue, requiring 16 operations and years of physiotherapy.
'Electric shock therapy for depression made me forget my wedding day'
Lisa Morrison says ECT for depression caused long-term memory loss, including forgetting her wedding day. Study finds many relatives report brain damage.
House Burping: The Winter Ventilation Trend Gaining Popularity for Health Benefits
Learn about 'house burping' – opening windows briefly in winter to improve indoor air quality. Experts cite health benefits, including lower CO2 levels.
Hospital Work Experience On Sale For £500 Criticised As Unfair
A careers charity criticises a £500 hospital work experience scheme as unfair to disadvantaged students applying for medicine.
Nearly 19,000 NHS Patients Left Waiting Three Days in A&E Over 12 Months
Almost 19,000 NHS patients waited three days in A&E over 12 months, with undercover footage revealing squalid conditions at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
Health Leaders Warn NHS ‘Struggling to Catch Its Breath’ Amid Back-to-Back Strikes
Back-to-back NHS strikes by junior doctors and consultants cause serious disruption; health leaders warn of 'suspended animation'.
Pension Schemes Act Becomes Law, Promising £29,000 Boost for Savers
Pension Schemes Act becomes law, giving UK workers average £29,000 boost via auto-consolidation and value-for-money requirements.
Teen's fatigue dismissed as 'being a teenage girl' turned out to be leukaemia
Fife teen Sophia Maclaren, 18, had leukaemia symptoms dismissed by GPs as 'being a teenage girl' for a year before diagnosis.
‘Common Side Effects’ Season 2 First Footage Revealed at Annecy
First footage from 'Common Side Effects' season 2 reveals new characters, darker tone, and expanded portal world.
Health Board Admits Hospital Water System Linked to Fatal Infections
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde admits contaminated water at Glasgow hospital caused infections linked to four child deaths, including Milly Main.
Ozzy Osbourne reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne, 71, has been diagnosed with mild Parkinson's disease, he revealed in a US TV interview.
Five-minute lunch sandwich that can lower cholesterol, reveals Heart UK
Heart UK recommends a quick wholemeal sandwich with walnuts and celery to help lower cholesterol levels. Simple dietary swaps and exercise also key.
‘Gross failure’ led to deaths of mother and baby in Prestwich home birth
Inquest hears 'gross failure' led to deaths of mother and baby in Prestwich home birth, with risks not properly explained and long hours for midwives.
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