Fatal Pharmacy Error: Texas Man Given Wrong Medication
A 92-year-old Texas man died after his pharmacy mistakenly gave him another patient's diabetes medication, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence and breaches in standard care.
Category : Health
Jump Rope vs Running: A Month-Long Fitness Experiment
A former runner swapped her daily jog for jump rope for 30 days, discovering unexpected benefits for balance, bone strength, and cardiovascular health.
Tirzepatide Surpasses Ozempic in US Weight Loss Market
New data reveals tirzepatide has overtaken semaglutide as the most prescribed weight loss medication in the US, with prescriptions surging 10% while Ozempic prescriptions decline.
Nurse Suspended for Watching Videos During Patient Care
A nurse with 40 years' experience has been suspended for six months after watching true crime videos on her phone instead of conducting vital patient observations at a Newcastle hospital.
Takeaway Salt Labels Inaccurate, Study Finds
New research from the University of Reading reveals popular takeaway dishes contain significantly more salt than menus claim, with some meals exceeding daily recommended intake.
Doctors Push FDA to Ban Benadryl Over Brain Damage Risks
Medical experts call for removal of diphenhydramine from US shelves, citing severe side effects including dementia risk, impaired driving, and thousands of hospitalisations annually.
Vibration Plates: Do They Work? Experts Weigh In
Vibration plates are trending on social media for fitness, promising benefits from improved circulation to weight loss. Experts explain how they work, their proven benefits, risks, and who should avoid them.
Trump Hand Bruise Fuels Ageing and Dementia Speculation
Donald Trump's visible hand bruise at Davos event prompts ageing and health discussions, while his repeated Greenland-Iceland mix-up raises fresh mental competency questions.
Amy Hart Hospital Dash After Baby Movement Change
Former Love Island star Amy Hart shares her hospital experience after noticing altered baby movements, urging mothers to trust instincts and contact triage immediately.
Trump Administration Bans Fetal Tissue in NIH Research
The Trump administration has halted the use of abortion-derived human fetal tissue in all NIH-funded research, expanding restrictions first introduced during his initial term.
Direct Link Found Between Gut Bacteria and Cellular Aging
New research reveals a direct connection between gut microbiome balance and cellular repair mechanisms, showing how aging bacteria accelerate physical decline while young bacteria can reverse it.
Health Board Admission Caused 'Indescribable Distress' to Family
The family of Molly Cuddihy, who died aged 23, experienced unimaginable pain after NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde changed its position on hospital infections.
Families: Hospital Failures Killed Our Loved Ones
Relatives of patients affected by infections at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital say they are 'going nowhere' as inquiry hears closing submissions about defective water and ventilation systems.
Study: Women Prefer Men with Larger Penises
University research reveals women find taller, V-shaped men with larger penises most attractive, while men perceive them as intimidating rivals.
Baby Dies After Midwife Shortages During Bank Holiday Home Birth
A newborn baby girl died after community midwives failed to properly monitor her heartbeat during a home birth over a busy Bank Holiday weekend, with staff shortages impacting care.
Husband Sues Doctors Over Wife's Postpartum Psychosis Medication
Patrick Clancy files lawsuit against medical providers, alleging negligent overmedication led to his wife Lindsay's postpartum psychosis and the deaths of their three children in Massachusetts.
Brixton Blood Centre Saves 50,000 Lives in First Year
London's Brixton Blood Donor Centre has helped save over 50,000 lives in its first year, boosting supplies and transforming care for sickle cell patients through increased Ro blood donations.
NHS Delay on £5 SMA Test Costs Three Babies' Lives Yearly
Exclusive documents reveal the human cost of NHS delays in screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy, with three deaths annually and 30 children never walking.
Horse Manure Debate: From Road Apples to Garden Gold
Readers share nostalgic tales and practical insights about horse manure, contrasting it with dog waste in public health debates and gardening benefits across the UK.
Colin Egglesfield Cancer-Free After Third Diagnosis
All My Children star Colin Egglesfield shares uplifting news that he is now cancer-free nearly a year after his third cancer diagnosis, revealing his journey through prostate and testicular cancers.
New Lung Cancer Treatment Approved for NHS England Patients
Over 1,100 patients with advanced EGFR-positive non-small-cell lung cancer in England will gain access to amivantamab with lazertinib treatment following NICE's final guidance reversal.
Dad to Donate Stem Cells to Son After Transplant Delay
Sixteen-year-old Leo Sproson from Bromsgrove urgently needs a stem cell transplant for leukaemia. After a donor match was found but further testing caused delays, his father Warren will now donate.
Family: Agencies Failed After Pensioner's Ritual Killing
The family of Roger Leadbeater says police and NHS trust failed at every level after a coroner found procedures weren't followed before his killing by a mental health patient.
US High-Security Lab Emergency Over Suspected Virus Exposure
A suspected exposure to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever triggered emergency measures at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana. Officials confirm the incident but state no actual transmission occurred.
Patients Fight Closure of Lifeline NHS Sickle Cell Unit
Sickle cell patients warn that closing a specialist day unit at Royal London Hospital will force them into A&E, where delays and poor understanding of the condition could prove fatal.
Couple Sues IVF Clinic Over Wrong Embryo Implantation
A Florida couple is suing an Orlando fertility clinic after discovering the baby they gave birth to has no genetic relationship to them, raising concerns about embryo mix-ups.
Musk: Reverse Ageing 'Highly Likely' at Davos
Tech billionaire Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum in Davos that reversing human ageing is probable, while cautioning about societal impacts of extreme longevity.
House Burping: Winter Ventilation Trend with Benefits
Discover house burping, the winter home ventilation trend from Germany that improves indoor air quality, reduces humidity, and regulates CO2 levels for better health.
Emma Gannon's Guide to Recovering from Burnout
Author Emma Gannon shares her journey through burnout, offering practical tips on listening to your body, reconnecting with passions, and building resilience after a transformative year of rest.
Mounjaro User's Pancreas Began to Die After Weight Loss
Alisha Trafford lost three-and-a-half stone using Mounjaro but was repeatedly hospitalised with pancreatitis and pancreatic necrosis, which doctors linked to the weight loss injection.
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