NHS pays up to £20k for botched surgery complications
New research reveals the NHS is spending thousands treating complications from cosmetic and weight loss surgery abroad, with over half of 'medical tourists' suffering serious issues.
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Overseas surgery complications cost NHS up to £20k per patient
New research reveals the staggering cost to the NHS of fixing botched surgeries from medical tourism, with complications often requiring intensive care. Experts warn of a 'false economy'.
Kara Tointon details preventative surgery after BRCA gene discovery
Former EastEnders actress Kara Tointon speaks out about her decision to have a double mastectomy and fallopian tube removal after testing positive for the BRCA gene. Read her empowering story.
Sam Thompson faces vocal surgery and three days of silence
TV personality Sam Thompson reveals he will have surgery to remove a vocal cord cyst, requiring three days of total vocal rest. The star also opens up about his new romance with Talitha Balinska.
HPMC gel injections restore sight in hypotony patients
A low-cost gel used in routine eye surgery has restored vision to people with untreatable hypotony, Moorfields researchers reveal. Discover the breakthrough treatment.
Reggie Yates feared losing use of hand after tumour surgery
BBC presenter Reggie Yates opens up about the 'toughest moment' after a hand tumour discovery. He details the surgery, the wait for results, and his powerful perspective on recovery. Read his full story.
The Traitors star's horror bike crash needed surgery
The Traitors contestant Amanda Collier reveals a 2022 cycling accident in France caused 'the most pain of her life' and required emergency surgery. Read her full story.
Trans Man: Top Surgery Saved My Life After 6-Year Wait
Oscar Sharples shares his journey from a suicide attempt at 16 to life-saving top surgery, highlighting the crisis of 42,000 trans people waiting for NHS gender care.
Tottenham's Bentancur faces surgery and three months out
Tottenham Hotspur's crisis deepens as Rodrigo Bentancur awaits news on potential hamstring surgery, while Richarlison also picks up a fresh injury. Read the latest on Spurs' woes.
Anthony Davis faces season-ending surgery for Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis could miss the rest of the season with a serious hand injury, casting doubt on the team's trade deadline plans. Get the latest updates.
Nicola Roberts pulls out of Hadestown for medical procedure
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts is 'heartbroken' after withdrawing from the final week of Hadestown for surgery. The pregnant singer, 40, shares her disappointment and apologises to fans.
Cat Burns opens up on breast reduction surgery
Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns shares her powerful health journey, revealing she underwent breast reduction surgery to end years of physical pain and oversexualisation.
Rogue GOSH surgeon harmed nearly 100 children
A damning report finds nearly 100 children suffered harm, including chronic pain and deformities, from botched surgeries by a Great Ormond Street surgeon. Read the full investigation.
Pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon Keyvan Moghissi dies at 98
Tributes paid to Keyvan Moghissi, the pioneering Iranian-born cardiothoracic surgeon who helped establish a major heart surgery centre in Hull. Read his remarkable life story.
Woman with gigantomastia denied NHS breast reduction
Summer Robert, 25, from Glasgow, has a rare condition causing her breasts to weigh over 25kg. Despite severe pain, NHS refused surgery citing BMI. She now earns £70k/month on OnlyFans.
Roberto Carlos denies heart attack rumours after surgery
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has reassured fans after undergoing preventative heart surgery, dismissing false rumours of a heart attack. Get the full story.
Conjoined twin dies after separation surgery
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 at risk as racism drives away vital BME staff
Veteran NHS workers reveal decades of racism and warn the health service would 'collapse within hours' without its Black, Asian, and overseas-born staff. New data shows a crisis in recruitment and retention.
Man in surgery after drinking liquid nitrogen cocktail
A 38-year-old man suffered a ruptured stomach after consuming a liquid nitrogen drink at a Moscow party. Experts warn of the extreme dangers of ingesting the substance before it evaporates.
Serie A cancels overseas game in Perth after AFC demands
Plans for AC Milan to face Como in Perth, Australia, have been cancelled due to 'onerous' Asian Football Confederation conditions. Fans hail victory for local supporters.
Liverpool confirm Alexander Isak injury nightmare
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery on a fractured fibula and will be sidelined for months. A huge blow for Arne Slot's attacking options.
Barry Manilow, 82, has lung cancer, surgery planned
Music legend Barry Manilow reveals lung cancer diagnosis. The 82-year-old says the spot was found early, requiring surgery but no chemo. January concerts are postponed.
Jessie J on guilt over postponing cancer surgery for gig
Singer Jessie J opens up about the guilt of delaying her breast cancer surgery to perform for 80,000 fans at the Capital Summertime Ball. Read her powerful interview on changing the cancer narrative.
Woman's filter addiction led to £7.5k surgery
A woman reveals how social media filters caused body dysmorphia, leading to costly cosmetic surgery for a double chin she never had. Her story warns of digital distortion's mental health impact.
Jake Paul on liquid diet after Joshua breaks his jaw
Jake Paul details recovery from broken jaw surgery after Anthony Joshua knockout. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces a week of liquids following the brutal sixth-round stoppage in Miami. Read the full update.
Traitors star's brain surgery fear: 'Baby will forget me'
The Traitors' Charlotte Chilton reveals her terror ahead of major brain surgery for trigeminal neuralgia, fearing her baby daughter Penelope will forget her. Read her emotional story.
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court claim against surgeon
Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court case after judge rules surgery was 'neither reasonable nor logical', ending his career. Read the full story.
UK Mother Dies After Tummy Tuck & BBL in Turkey
Sophie Hunt, 34, died from multiple organ failure after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul. An inquest raises concerns over her fitness for the procedures. Read the full investigation.
Migration Could Hit 300,000 by 2030, Adviser Says
The UK's net migration is predicted to rise to around 300,000 by the decade's end, says government adviser Prof Brian Bell. Explore the data and political implications.
Green's £2.06m IPL deal breaks overseas player record
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player ever, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for £2.06m. Discover the full auction details and his stellar stats.
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