Father paralyzed after choking on toast regains movement
A young dad left paralyzed after choking on a piece of toast has regained movement in all four limbs after fundraising for stem cell treatment and intensive physiotherapy.
Category : Surgery
Eye Surgeon's Own Sight Loss Scare Leads to Surgery
Surgeon Amir Hamid warns of detached retina signs after his own emergency surgery and subsequent cataract treatment.
Ryanair flight declares medical emergency over Irish Sea
Ryanair flight FR661 declared a medical emergency over the Irish Sea, transmitting squawk code 7700 and landing safely at Dublin Airport.
Woman Faces £15,000 Bill After Turkey Dental Treatment
A woman who flew to Turkey for cosmetic dental treatment was left struggling to eat with bleeding gums after discovering she received bridges instead of individual crowns, facing £15,000 repair.
Nicola Roberts reveals surgery at 22 weeks to keep baby in
Nicola Roberts reveals she underwent surgery at 22 weeks pregnant to help keep baby in, and is now on rest before due date.
Road Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk
Long-term exposure to road traffic noise is associated with a higher risk of Parkinson's disease, with a 3% increase for every 11.5dB rise in noise levels, a study of 3.1 million Danes found.
Adult Stars Reveal Gruesome Injuries and Health Battles
Adult film stars face serious health hazards including on-set injuries and addiction. Angela White nearly ruptured her appendix; Emily Willis is permanently disabled after ketamine addiction.
Warrington teen youngest for awake brain surgery
A 16-year-old from Warrington became the youngest known person to undergo awake brain surgery for a rare brain condition at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
PIP claimants must follow DWP rules for holidays abroad
PIP claimants may need to inform the DWP if heading abroad for more than four weeks, or risk losing payments. Short trips under four weeks usually don't need reporting.
Fourth Death in NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak
A fourth person has died in New York City's legionnaires' disease outbreak, officials say the source has likely been eliminated after 76 fell ill.
Nurse: 5-Minute Massage Sheds 6lb of Fluid Instantly
A nurse from Cardiff claims a five-minute lymphatic drainage massage can make people look up to 6lb lighter instantly by reducing fluid retention, though experts caution that healthy lymphatic systems don't need extra help.
Gardening Injury Led to Rare Wrist Condition Diagnosis
After two years of pain and tests, a wrist injury from gardening was diagnosed as De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition affecting thumb tendons, often linked to inflammatory bowel disease.
Teen brain tumour treated with new 3D exoscope tech
Toby Peart, 13, was diagnosed with a brain tumour after pins and needles in his leg. He underwent surgery using a new 3D exoscope at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children, one of the first in Scotland.
Scottish Charity Opens Children's Operating Theatre in Pakistan
A Scottish charity has opened a new children's operating theatre in Kotli, Pakistan, expected to perform over 2,000 operations annually and serve 400,000 children in Azad Kashmir.
Boy, 13, Recovers Well After Brain Surgery With New Tech
Toby Peart, 13, is doing well after brain tumour surgery using Scotland's first 3D robotic exoscope at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, enhancing precision and recovery.
Angie Best Cancer-Free After Stage 3 Colon Cancer
Angie Best, 74, announces she is cancer-free seven months after Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis, following chemo, immunotherapy, and keyhole surgery.
Dad Donates Liver Part to Save Toddler Daughter
A dad donated a fifth of his liver, the size of a Coke can, to save his 22-month-old daughter, despite not knowing if he was a match until surgeons opened him up.
Robot Revolution at NHS Forth Valley: 19 Patients Hail Recovery
Nineteen patients have undergone Robotic Assisted Surgery at NHS Forth Valley in six weeks. Patients report faster recovery, reduced pain, and smaller wounds. Surgeons now perform complex procedures like bowel resections.
20 Children and Teacher Killed in Uganda School Bus Crash
At least 20 children and a teacher died, and 60 were injured, when a school bus hit a rock and overturned on a treacherous road in Kapchorwa District, Uganda.
Swansea City's Franco Out 3 Months After Training Injury
Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco is facing around three months on the sidelines after undergoing ankle ligament surgery following a behind-closed-doors friendly against Exeter City.
Professor Green Opens Up About ADHD and Autism Diagnoses
Professor Green reveals his ADHD and autism diagnoses at age 40, saying '40 years of being me nearly killed me' before a psychiatrist helped him understand his lifelong struggles.
Sir Chris Hoy: 'My Deadline's Been Brought Forward' on Cancer
Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy gives a heartfelt update on his terminal prostate cancer, saying his 'deadline's been brought forward' as he continues to fight and stay active.
Concerns After Newborn Dies at University Hospital Wales
An inquest has been opened into the death of one-day-old Cameron Jay Griffiths at University Hospital Wales, with concerns raised over potential medical procedure issues.
Nobby Stiles died with CTE brain injury, inquest told
Nobby Stiles, England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend, died with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a traumatic brain injury linked to heading footballs, a coroner ruled, ordering a full inquest.
Paul Gambaccini Diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 77
BBC Radio 2 presenter Paul Gambaccini, 77, confirms Alzheimer's diagnosis, vows to continue broadcasting his Sunday show.
Traitors Star Ruth Codd Reveals Second Leg Amputation
Irish actor Ruth Codd, star of The Celebrity Traitors, announces she is recovering after a second leg amputation operation.
Georgia Kousoulou praised by fans as she documents heartbreaking miscarriage
Georgia Kousoulou praised by fans as she documents her heartbreaking miscarriage on the new series of Baby Steps.
Woman Admits She's Only with Older Boyfriend for Plastic Surgery Funding
A 27-year-old woman admits she's with her 52-year-old partner primarily because he funds her plastic surgery, spending over £112k on procedures.
Fake Plastic Surgeon Stripped of Licence for Botched Surgeries on Women
Leslie Blackstock struck off medical register after carrying out botched surgeries on nine women at unlicensed Sydney clinic.
Cat Burns Sheds 'Joyful Tears' After Life-Changing Breast Reduction Surgery
Cat Burns shares emotional news of successful breast reduction surgery, calling it the start of her 'new life'.
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