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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NYC Nurses Strike: 11th Day, Talks Restart
New York City's major nurses strike enters its 11th day with 15,000 workers returning to negotiations with three private hospital systems over staffing and benefits.
Obesity Directly Causes Dementia, Major Study Confirms
University of Bristol research reveals high BMI and hypertension are direct causes of vascular dementia, with weight management offering crucial prevention opportunities.
Fluoride Study Finds No Harm to Birth Weight or Pregnancy
Columbia University research tracking 11 million births over two decades finds community water fluoridation has no significant impact on birth weight, gestation length, or prematurity rates.
Histoplasmosis Outbreak in Tennessee Kills One, Sickens Dozens
A rare fungal disease, Histoplasmosis, has caused one death and infected at least 35 people in Tennessee, with health officials warning of risks from contaminated soil.
Norovirus Cases Surge 47% in NHS Hospitals
UKHSA data reveals a sharp 47% rise in norovirus cases across England, with over 1,000 daily hospitalisations straining NHS resources amid winter pressures.
Hospital Infection U-Turn Causes '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 infection causes at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Norovirus Cases in UK Hospitals Soar 45% to Winter High
New data reveals a 45% weekly increase in norovirus hospital cases in England, reaching a winter high of 823 daily beds occupied, while flu admissions decline.
Vertigo's Shared Struggle: Finding Solace in Celebrities
Living with vertigo can be isolating, but discovering famous figures like cricketer Steve Smith also battle the condition offers unexpected validation and reduces loneliness for sufferers.
Influencers Push Unneeded Testosterone Tests to Young Men
New research finds social media influencers with millions of followers are convincing healthy young men they need testosterone testing, driving unnecessary medicalisation and creating lucrative markets.
NHS U-turn: British Baby Maverick Gets Bristol Hospital Place
The NHS has performed a dramatic U-turn, agreeing to provide lifesaving treatment to three-month-old Maverick Corin at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children after his parents' desperate campaign.
Swinney Denies Pressure Over Hospital Opening
First Minister John Swinney has firmly rejected claims that the Scottish Government pressured NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before it was ready, while committing to release additional documents.
NHS Failed in Case of Dog Walker Stabbed by Patient
Coroner slams decision to grant escorted leave to Emma Borowy, who later killed Roger Leadbeater in Sheffield park. Family says NHS trust and police forces failed at every level.
Normal Nightly Wake-Ups: How Age Changes Sleep Patterns
New research reveals how often people wake at night normally, how this changes with age, and when to seek help for sleep issues affecting daily life.
Norovirus: 'Prolonged' Symptoms and Gut Health Risks
Norovirus cases surge across the UK, with a doctor warning it can cause long-term gut issues like post-infectious IBS and microbiome imbalance.
Norovirus Cases Jump 45% in English Hospitals
New NHS data reveals a sharp 45% increase in norovirus hospitalisations in England, reaching 823 daily patients, while flu admissions decline. Health Secretary Wes Streeting addresses ongoing NHS challenges.
UK Croup Warning: Key Symptoms Parents Must Know
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent alert about croup, a common childhood respiratory condition. Parents are urged to recognise symptoms like barking cough and breathing difficulties.
Dr Zoe Williams Takes Break from This Morning for Surgery
ITV's This Morning regular Dr Zoe Williams reveals she will undergo spinal decompression surgery next week, taking a four-week break from the show to recover from severe spinal stenosis.
Marcos Jr. Discharged from Hospital After Abdominal Issue
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been released from hospital following treatment for an abdominal condition he attributes to stress and age, insisting he is feeling much better.
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