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US House Votes to End Record Government Shutdown
The US House prepares to vote on legislation ending the longest government shutdown in history, as Democrats protest over healthcare subsidies. Follow live updates.
Intersex campaigners fight to limit child surgery
Intersex campaigners share traumatic experiences of childhood surgeries, calling for UK law reform to protect children's bodily autonomy and informed consent.
Democrats Vow to Block US Shutdown Bill Over Healthcare
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose funding bill after 53-day government shutdown, creating tight vote for Republican speaker. Read the latest US political developments.
NHS postcode lottery for specialist care revealed
New investigation reveals stark regional disparities in accessing NHS specialist care. Discover how your location impacts treatment availability and what rights patients have.
Democrats Block Shutdown Bill Over Healthcare Cuts
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose government funding bill over expired healthcare tax credits, creating tight vote for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson.
Australia's postcode lottery for free specialist care
Exclusive investigation reveals how free healthcare access depends on location and condition. Discover your rights and options for affordable specialist treatment in Australia's strained public system.
NHS staff face intimidation from St George's flags
Health bosses warn St George's flags create intimidating 'no-go zones' for NHS staff, particularly black and Asian workers. Read about the impact on community healthcare.
NHS staff feel intimidated by flags creating 'no-go zones'
NHS staff report feeling deliberately intimidated by St George's flags, creating 'no-go zones' in communities. Health leaders warn of a return to 'ugly' racism impacting patient care.
Shaheen's daughter condemns mother's shutdown vote
Stefany Shaheen faces backlash after criticising bipartisan deal to end US government shutdown that her mother, Senator Jeanne Shaheen, helped approve. Read the full story.
Mamdani's Policies Reshape New York Politics
New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani's once-controversial policies on housing and healthcare are becoming mainstream political discourse, signalling a significant shift in American urban politics.
NHS faces generic-only drug future warns AstraZeneca
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca warns that UK patients may be limited to generic medicines unless the NHS increases what it pays for innovative new treatments, raising concerns about healthcare quality and medical research funding.
Strictly Scandal: Married Star's Secret Kiss Exposed
BBC's Strictly Come Dancing faces its biggest scandal yet as leaked footage reveals a married celebrity's passionate backstage embrace with professional dancer, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world.
Junior Doctors Strike After Government Offer Rejected
Fresh wave of junior doctor strikes set to paralyse NHS after Wes Streeting's eleventh-hour pay proposal fails to avert industrial action. Thousands of appointments expected to be cancelled.
End-of-Life Care Needs Overhaul, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental reform rather than simply increased funding, with thousands suffering due to fragmented services and inadequate support.
Monique Ryan urges medical research boost amid Trump cuts
Australian independent MP Monique Ryan calls for accelerated medical research funding amid concerns that Trump administration cuts could leave vulnerable patients behind in global healthcare race.
London Doctor Jailed for NHS £268k Fraud
A South London GP has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a sophisticated fraud that drained nearly £270,000 from the NHS through fake invoices and false claims.
Putin pledges £1bn for wounded soldiers' prosthetics
In a staggering financial commitment, Vladimir Putin has pledged close to one billion pounds for prosthetic limbs for Russian soldiers wounded in Ukraine, revealing the hidden human cost of the ongoing war.
Baby survives after developing outside womb in UK first
Groundbreaking medical case sees baby survive extraordinary ectopic pregnancy, challenging everything doctors knew about fetal development possibilities.
Mamdani Delivers: Turning Campaign Pledges into Policy
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is breaking political conventions by systematically delivering on his progressive campaign promises, from housing justice to healthcare reform.
Black babies 81% more likely to die in NHS neonatal care
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with Black infants facing significantly higher mortality rates despite medical advances.
NHS staff face '70s-style racism crisis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting reveals shocking accounts of racist abuse against NHS staff, comparing current hostility levels to the worst periods of the 1970s and 80s.
MaineHealth sends death notices for living patients
Healthcare provider MaineHealth launches urgent investigation after multiple families receive death notifications for relatives who were still alive, raising serious concerns about patient data management.
Medicare Bulk-Billing Crisis: GPs Warn of Healthcare Collapse
Australian doctors warn that inadequate Medicare rebates are pushing clinics away from bulk-billing, creating a two-tier healthcare system where vulnerable patients struggle to access affordable GP services.
Sir Alan Bates Secures Post Office Scandal Settlement
After years of fighting for justice, former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has reached a significant settlement with the government, marking a pivotal moment in the Horizon IT scandal that ruined hundreds of lives.
Victor Conte, BALCO Scandal Architect, Dies at 75
Victor Conte, the controversial founder of BALCO laboratories whose steroid distribution rocked world athletics and baseball, has passed away aged 75, leaving behind a complex legacy in sports history.
Big Pharma's Tax Breaks: Are We Getting NHS Value?
Exclusive analysis reveals pharmaceutical giants received massive tax incentives while NHS faces funding crisis. Experts demand transparency on whether these breaks are delivering promised benefits to UK healthcare.
Kimberly-Clark acquires Kenvue in $27B mega-deal
In a landmark healthcare deal, Kimberly-Clark announces plans to acquire Kenvue, creating a consumer goods powerhouse worth over $100 billion and reshaping the industry landscape.
Priest accused of kicking nurse in hospital dispute
A Catholic priest faces serious allegations after reportedly kicking a nurse in the groin during a confrontation over his attempted discharge from a London hospital. The shocking incident has raised concerns about healthcare worker safety.
Vote Now: Endo The Battle Fights for Endometriosis Award
A groundbreaking endometriosis awareness campaign fighting to end diagnostic delays needs your vote to win a prestigious Making a Difference Award and transform women's healthcare.
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