UK couple's £200k US medical bill after premature birth
A Somerset folk duo faced a £200,000 medical bill after their baby was born seven weeks early in the US. Their travel insurance initially refused to pay, sparking a ten-month legal fight.
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House of Lords grants more time to Assisted Dying bill
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
Assisted Dying Bill gets more time after Lords delay row
The House of Lords has unanimously agreed to allocate more time to the Assisted Dying bill after accusations of 'time-wasting' and 'filibustering' threatened its passage. Read the latest on this critical debate.
Peers resume assisted dying battle as time runs short
Peers resume their fight over assisted dying laws this week, with supporters demanding more time to pass the bill. Lord Falconer seeks extended debates amid fears of sabotage and over 1,000 amendments.
Assisted Dying Bill Could Be Scuppered by Lords
Lord Falconer warns peers are trying to 'talk out' the assisted suicide bill with over 1,000 amendments. He clashes with the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury. Will the bill run out of time?
Widow with MND backs assisted dying after husband's death
Barbara Shooter, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after her husband's assisted death in Switzerland, supports new UK bill. She condemns Lords' 'filibustering' tactics.
Government Ends Energy Bill Rebate Scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
Scrubs First Look Unveiled for 2026 Revival
Scrubs fans rejoice! The first teaser for the 2026 revival is here, featuring the original cast's return to Sacred Heart. Will you be watching?
Assisted Dying Bill Could Spark NHS Exodus
A leading KC warns the assisted dying Bill offers no legal protection for objecting GPs, risking an NHS staff exodus. Read the full legal analysis and its implications.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
Donald Trump has signed a bill authorising the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents. He claims Epstein was a 'Democrat problem'. Read the full story.
Police fined £5,400 for blocking medical cannabis patient
In a landmark legal ruling, Queensland Police face substantial penalties after preventing a registered medical marijuana patient from using his prescribed treatment during a vehicle search, raising crucial questions about patient rights and law enforcemen
Republican Bill Would Criminalise Insulting Former Presidents
California Republican Bill Essayli proposes groundbreaking bill making it illegal to publicly insult former presidents, sparking immediate controversy and free speech debates.
Government Courts Bill Sparks Protest Rights Backlash
Ministers accused of 'draconian' power grab as new legislation threatens to criminalise peaceful protests and grant sweeping powers to restrict demonstrations across England and Wales.
Lords block 'Bill of Life' after Shipman case review
Peers reject government proposal that would have granted doctors absolute immunity from murder prosecutions, citing grave concerns after Harold Shipman inquiry revelations.
Electronic implant successfully restores sight to blind patients
Groundbreaking UK clinical trial reveals revolutionary electronic eye implant has successfully restored partial vision to patients blinded by retinal disease. The bionic device represents the most significant advancement in visual prosthetics in decades.
Bionic chip restores sight to AMD patients in UK trial
Revolutionary Prima microchip implant successfully treats age-related macular degeneration, allowing patients to read and recognise faces again in world-first UK trial.
Revolutionary implant restores reading vision to blind
Groundbreaking neurostimulation device successfully enables blind patients to read text and recognise faces in pioneering UK clinical trial, offering new hope for millions with degenerative eye conditions.
Gene therapy restores sight to blind patients in UK trial
Groundbreaking NHS trial sees legally blind patients regain reading vision through innovative gene therapy treatment, offering new hope for millions with inherited eye conditions.
Casualty: World's Longest-Running Medical Drama at 38 Years
BBC's Casualty celebrates becoming the world's longest-running medical drama after 38 groundbreaking years on television. Discover the secrets behind its enduring success and what makes this British institution continue to captivate audiences.
Young Brits excluded from medical trials, report reveals
Shocking new report reveals how age restrictions and participation barriers in medical trials are putting young people's health at risk and creating dangerous knowledge gaps in treatments.
Hero dog saves owner's life in double medical emergency
Meet Sharwood the shar-pei cross who has become a lifesaving hero after alerting neighbours when his owner suffered two medical crises. This incredible story of canine intuition and loyalty will restore your faith in man's best friend.
Grey's Anatomy superfan exposes major medical blunder
A devoted Grey's Anatomy viewer with medical expertise reveals a shocking inaccuracy in the show's medical procedures that could change how fans watch forever
NHS negligence liabilities hit £10 billion crisis
Shocking new figures show NHS clinical negligence liabilities have surged to nearly £10 billion, raising serious concerns about patient safety and healthcare funding.
NI GPs Face Mandatory Rare Disease Training
All GPs in Northern Ireland will be required to complete specialist training on rare medical conditions after a damning report revealed significant knowledge gaps affecting patient care.
Breast turns black after NHS mammogram ordeal
A mother shares her terrifying experience after a routine NHS mammogram left her breast black and requiring emergency surgery - a cautionary tale about medical procedures gone wrong.
Johnson & Johnson sued by thousands over surgical mesh
Thousands of British women take legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, claiming their surgical mesh products caused life-altering injuries and complications.
Chronic Lyme Disease: Medicine's Divided Opinion
Explore the heated medical controversy surrounding Chronic Lyme Disease as patients fight for recognition while doctors demand scientific evidence in this deep-dive investigation.
Trump Health Warning: Doctor's Chilling Prediction
Exclusive medical analysis reveals concerning predictions about Donald Trump's long-term health, with doctors warning of potential cognitive and physical decline following his COVID-19 treatment.
Turkish Organ Harvest Scandal: Dad 'Was Still Alive'
A British man alleges Turkish medical staff attempted to harvest his father's organs before he was clinically dead, sparking an international medical ethics scandal and Foreign Office investigation.
AI Outperforms Radiologists in NHS Scan Analysis Trial
Exclusive: Revolutionary artificial intelligence technology is transforming NHS diagnostics, detecting critical conditions faster and more accurately than human specialists in major clinical trial.
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