Wednesday, April 23, 2025

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Surgeons on 'magical moment' womb transplant child was born

Two doctors describe their reaction after seeing the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb.

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The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.

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Monday, April 21, 2025

These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point

In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues.

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Sunday, April 20, 2025

Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator

The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.

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