UK hospitals face a crisis as ketamine-related admissions soar by 251% since 2015, overwhelming urology departments with young patients suffering irreversible bladder damage. Experts demand urgent action.
A 20-year-old man arrested after assaulting five people with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital. Police confirm non-life-threatening injuries. Full story and police statement inside.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after five people were assaulted with a weapon at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside. Police confirm injuries are not life-threatening.
A leading emergency doctor warns corridor care is now standard in overwhelmed A&Es, with over 16,600 deaths linked to long waits last year. Read the urgent call for political action.
A mother and daughter in Italy died after a Christmas dinner investigators suspect was laced with rat poison. The family's flour mill had a recent rodent infestation. Read the full investigation.
A journalist's perspective shifts from critic to patient, discovering the profound humanity and shared purpose that defines the NHS in a London hospital ward. Read this powerful personal account.
An investigation is underway at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated. NHS bosses apologise to the two families affected. Read the full story.
A California ER nurse gave birth to a healthy baby after an 'essentially unheard of' full-term ectopic pregnancy, hidden behind a 22lb cyst. Read this incredible medical story.
A grieving family cremated the wrong loved one after a Glasgow hospital mortuary released the incorrect body. NHS bosses have launched a full investigation and apologised.
Aruna Rodrigues, a conjoined twin, has died from complications months after a historic 19-hour separation surgery. Read the full story of the family's courageous journey.
NHS bosses apologise after a blunder at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital led to the wrong body being cremated. An investigation is underway. Read the full story.
Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson spent Christmas Eve in hospital for an urgent procedure. The reality TV personality, who has ulcerative colitis, shared her experience and praised the NHS. Read her full story here.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, wounded confronting Bondi shooters, is recovering well after three surgeries and may soon leave hospital. The community has donated $2.5m for his recovery.
A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.
An Indian doctor accused of assaulting a patient asks if medics must 'silently accept' abuse. The hospital has launched an inquiry. Read the full story.
Bukayo Saka and Arsenal's 'three Gabriels' surprise young fans at Great Ormond Street Hospital, bringing festive joy and unforgettable memories to children undergoing long-term treatment.
Meet 13-month-old Lenny and 7-year-old Lily, who will celebrate Christmas Day on hospital wards. Discover how their families and NHS staff are creating festive magic at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Two rare Big Cypress fox squirrels, a threatened species, have been successfully released back into the wild in Florida after bonding during rehabilitation. Discover their heartwarming story of recovery.
Shocking footage shows a doctor at an Indian hospital allegedly assaulting a patient who asked for respect. Police and the hospital have launched investigations into the incident.
A two-year-old boy from London has died after a collision on the A1 near Stibbington. Five others are in hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
Little Bertie Melly, born at 24 weeks with a serious bowel condition, is finally home in Bromley for his first Christmas after over 500 days in hospital. Read his family's remarkable story of hope.
We review the Tapo C615F security camera kit. This solar-powered, AI-tracking device with floodlight offers serious value without subscriptions. Is it worth £149.99?
Ahmed Al-Ahmed, hailed a hero after the Bondi Junction attack, is presented with a $2.5 million cheque while recovering in hospital. Read the full story of his bravery and reward.
The Guardian has issued corrections for several articles, including the date a critical incident was declared at Royal Stoke University Hospital and clarifying the junior doctors' strike is in England only. Read the full list of amendments.
NHS figures reveal a record surge in 'super flu' H3N2 hospitalisations, up 18% in a week. See the interactive map and why health officials urge vaccination.
Flu admissions in England have surged by 18% to a record high for the season, with the NHS on 'high alert' as industrial action continues. Health chiefs urge the public to seek care when needed.
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
Exclusive access reveals the immense pressure on NHS staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital as flu cases surge and bed shortages lead to patients treated in corridors. Discover how frontline workers manage the gridlock.
A 17-year-old boy is in a London hospital with a fractured skull after a rope swing broke in Coldblow Woods. His friends' quick actions saved his life. Read his family's story.
A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl eight times in a random London attack has been given an indefinite hospital order. Read the full court details.