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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.

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.

Pakistan's Period Tax: Young Lawyer Fights Back

A groundbreaking legal challenge in Pakistan confronts the controversial sales tax on menstrual products, arguing it discriminates against women and violates constitutional rights.

Banking Blacklist: £90K Game Earnings Rejected

A British developer reveals how mainstream financial institutions are refusing to handle his legitimate £90,000 earnings from adult-themed video games, sparking debate about digital age discrimination.

Unregulated Pregnancy Scans Risking Lives in UK

Medical experts sound alarm as unregulated private pregnancy scan clinics operate without proper oversight, potentially missing critical health issues in mothers and babies.

NHS trials AI for prostate cancer diagnosis

Groundbreaking artificial intelligence system begins NHS trials to accelerate prostate cancer detection and treatment planning, potentially saving thousands of lives annually.

NHS auto-correct blunder embarrasses patients

A shocking NHS computer glitch is automatically replacing medical terms with embarrassing slang in patient records, causing distress and raising serious data security questions across UK hospitals.

Art as Medicine: How Culture Heals Body and Mind

Groundbreaking research reveals how museums, galleries and cultural experiences are being prescribed by doctors to treat everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions, transforming healthcare in Britain.

UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Demands Urgent Action

A profound crisis in Britain's palliative care system is leaving thousands to face their final days without proper support, dignity or comfort. Discover why experts warn this growing emergency requires urgent government intervention and public awareness.

Doctors dismissed her until male partner spoke

A shocking personal account reveals how medical professionals dismissed a woman's serious symptoms until her male partner repeated the same concerns, sparking a vital conversation about gender bias in healthcare.

The dating question disabled people dread

New research reveals the intrusive questions and dating challenges faced by disabled people, with many reporting being ghosted after revealing their conditions.

New NHS Health Centre Opens In Crystal Palace

A brand new NHS health centre has officially opened in Crystal Palace, offering comprehensive medical services and cutting-edge facilities to transform local healthcare delivery.

Pro-Israel activist sues Sydney restaurant over exclusion

A Sydney restaurant faces legal action after allegedly vilifying and excluding a pro-Israel activist who participated in a controversial News Corp publicity campaign, sparking debate about free speech and political discrimination.

Sexism Haunts UK Wine Industry

Exclusive investigation reveals how sexism remains deeply embedded in the UK wine trade, with women facing daily microaggressions, harassment and systemic barriers to advancement.

Cancer diagnosis shame: A cultural taboo revealed

A British man's journey through cancer diagnosis reveals the shocking cultural stigma that nearly prevented him from seeking life-saving treatment. His powerful story challenges perceptions about illness and family honour.

150,000 aged 90+ wait 12 hours in A&E

Shocking NHS data reveals emergency care delays hitting England's oldest and most vulnerable patients, with nearly 150,000 nonagenarians waiting over 12 hours in A&E departments last year.

Lib Dems face rebellion over trans-exclusionary rules

Liberal Democrat members are mounting significant opposition to a controversial rule change that could block transgender and non-binary members from standing in internal party elections, sparking accusations of discrimination.

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