Herpes Virus Triggers Brain Swelling in Healthy Woman
A healthy young woman suffered a seizure and brain swelling from a dormant HSV-2 infection. Doctors warn this rare complication can strike without prior symptoms. Read the full case report.
Category : NHS
Scotland Flu Cases Soar 45%, NHS Under Severe Pressure
Public Health Scotland reports a sharp 45% rise in flu cases, with 13 recent deaths. Health Secretary Neil Gray faces criticism as NHS services are overwhelmed. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and the NHS.
Melanie Sykes 'two-thirds bald' from auto-immune illness
TV presenter Melanie Sykes opens up about severe hair loss and pain from an auto-immune condition. The star shares her spiritual journey and message of hope. Read her full story here.
NHS to pay £1bn more for drugs under US trade deal
The NHS must find an extra £1bn annually for medicines under a new US trade pact, with no new Treasury funding. Health leaders warn of frontline service cuts. Read the full analysis.
Crohn's sufferer's 9-year fight for diagnosis after misdiagnosis
Lucy Dare, 21, shares her painful journey with Crohn's disease, from being misdiagnosed with an eating disorder to emergency bowel surgery. She urges others not to ignore symptoms.
Mel Sykes 'two-thirds bald' from autoimmune illness
TV presenter Melanie Sykes shares a heartbreaking health update, revealing significant hair loss and chronic pain from an autoimmune condition. Read her full story and message of resilience.
Air India Mortuary Hazard: Cyanide and CO Danger
Exclusive: Westminster mortuary staff faced lethal chemical exposure from repatriated Air India crash victims. Coroner issues urgent warning to Health Secretary.
Paramedic banned for hiding fatal crash conviction
A paramedic has been suspended for dishonestly concealing his conviction for a fatal pedestrian collision. Discover how the truth emerged after years of deception.
Woman wakes in mortuary after being declared dead
An inquest hears how Olive Martin was mistakenly taken to a hospital mortuary where staff found her alive. The coroner examines if her death could have been avoided.
Orange cold weather warning for London's homeless
Homelessness charity St Mungo's issues an orange warning as temperatures drop below 6C, a 'threat to life' for rough sleepers. Find out how to help.
Woman's NHS Botox for excessive sweating cut
Darcie Hamilton, 22, reveals her battle with hyperhidrosis and bullying, and how NHS cuts stopped her vital Botox treatment. Read her emotional story.
NHS GP's urgent warning on ibuprofen and aspirin risks
An NHS GP warns prolonged use of common painkillers like ibuprofen can cause severe stomach bleeding and hospitalisation. Learn the high-risk groups and safer alternatives.
NHS Trump drug deal 'may cost 15,000 lives'
A £3bn deal to pay US drug firms more and avoid Trump's tariffs could lead to 15,971 extra deaths yearly as NHS rations care, York University research reveals. Read the full analysis.
Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
Junior Doctors Strike Over Pay: What They Really Earn
As junior doctors announce a five-day pre-Christmas strike, we examine their salaries, the inflation gap, and how UK pay compares globally. Discover the facts behind the dispute.
New NHS Adviser to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Labour MP Jess Asato appointed as Violence Against Women and Girls adviser to the Department of Health. She will lead an NHS overhaul to improve victim support and early identification.
Half a Million Brits Go Abroad for Cosmetic Surgery
A 50% surge in Brits travelling for cut-price medical treatment, from Turkey teeth to tummy tucks, raises serious safety concerns. Experts warn of complications and poor aftercare.
BMA Chair Denies Political Motives for Christmas Strike
BMA chair Dr Tom Dolphin rejects claims he is using junior doctors' strikes to further his political career, as a five-day walkout is set for December. Read the full story.
Teen's lungs blackened after three years of vaping
Shocking images reveal a 17-year-old's blackened, damaged lungs after a vaping habit led to multiple collapses. He warns others of the severe health risks.
New NHS Adviser on Violence Against Women Appointed
Labour MP Jess Asato drafted to overhaul NHS response to violence against women and girls, as concerns mount over government's ability to halve VAWG. Read the full story.
Obesity Speeds Up Alzheimer's Development, Study Reveals
New research shows obesity can accelerate Alzheimer's biomarkers by up to 95%. Learn how blood tests are transforming dementia risk detection and what this means for future treatments in the UK.
Crohn's sufferer vomited faeces after misdiagnosis
Lucy Dare, 21, shares her harrowing journey with Crohn's disease, from being misdiagnosed with an eating disorder to a life-threatening bowel perforation. She urges others to seek help for symptoms.
14-year fight for Chiari malformation diagnosis
A teacher endured 14 years of dismissed symptoms before learning a Chiari malformation was causing her brain to herniate. Read her story of resilience and advocacy.
8 Groups Who Should Avoid Ibuprofen - NHS List
The NHS advises eight specific groups of people to consult a doctor before taking the common painkiller ibuprofen. Learn who is at risk and what the official guidance says.
Mum catches medieval disease from fox on sofa
A London woman contracted a rare form of scabies from a fox that entered her home. Discover the symptoms, diagnosis, and why cases are rising in the UK.
Fox epidemic hits London, causing damage and disease
A surge in urban foxes across central London is causing property damage, spreading disease like fox scabies, and prompting extreme solutions like electric fences. Discover the hidden dangers.
Parents begged doctors to stop as 15-year-old died in hospital
The parents of Antonio Galisi-Swallow, 15, say they begged doctors to stop resuscitation as he died at Leeds Children's Hospital after heart surgery. An inquest hears details.
UK man's body returned from Cyprus without heart
A British widow is demanding answers after her husband died on a Cyprus holiday and his body was repatriated to the UK without his heart, preventing a UK coroner from determining the cause of death.
Record 452,000 patients face 12-hour A&E trolley waits
A damning investigation reveals record-breaking 12-hour A&E trolley waits have soared, with over 452,000 patients affected this year. Experts warn of a systemic failure putting lives at risk this winter.
Nurse sues NHS Fife boss over 'smear' statement
A&E nurse Sandie Peggie launches new legal action against NHS Fife's outgoing CEO Carol Potter over a controversial media statement. Discover the latest escalation in the tribunal battle.
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