9 h. ago Pope Francis' final hours as he defied doctors before he died

The Vatican announced the pontiff's death just a day after he held an Easter address

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25 h. ago Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure, Vatican doctor says, as tributes pour in for pontiff – latest updates

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who was revered by millions of Catholics around the world, has died aged 88Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, diesPotential candidates to succeed Pope FrancisPope Francis: share your tributesThe Archbishop of York has paid tribute to Pope Francis as “holy man of God” who was “also very human”, PA News reports.In a statement on X, Stephen Cottrell said:Francis’s whole life and ministry was centred on Jesus who comes among us not to be served, but to serve.We saw that compellingly in Francis’s service of the poor his love of neighbour, especially the displaced, migrant; the asylum seeker, his deep compassion for the well-being of the earth and his desire to lead and build the church in new ways.I remember, in the brief times spent with him, how this holy man of God, was also very human.He was witty, lively, good to be with, and the warmth of his personality and interest in others shone out from him. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Top doctor reveals the biggest medical myth we've all fallen for... and it's cost us billions

This long-believed medical myth spawned the $8.4billion diet market, produced generations of cardiologists advising against certain foods and fueled a $47 billion statin market.

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3 d. ago New York woman dies after botched cosmetic surgery by fake doctor, say police

Felipe Hoyos-Foronda, 38, was arrested over the death of Maria Penaloza Cabrera as he allegedly tried to flee the country

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8 d. ago Willow and Doctor Who star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

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9 d. ago Man died of lung cancer after doctors missed 'red flag' symptom

Jim Johnson died from lung cancer after doctors failed to spot a 'red flag' symptom on an X-ray a year before he was diagnosed.

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1 week ago Dr Mosley's NEW Fast 800 fat jab diet: Michael Mosley's doctor son has adapted his diet to turbo

This new generation of weight-loss jabs have been impressive for many reasons. They could be the answer to Britain's obesity problem, but they are not without risk and need to be used safely

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1 week ago I was 148kg when I almost died from sepsis. Doctors told me it could come back any time and my weight was a risk factor. So I lost 50kg WITHOUT Ozempic

At 148kg, I had a horror health scare that left me in hospital for four months. Afterwards, I was at constant risk of getting sick again - unless I massively overhauled my health.

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1 week ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in my 20s... doctors wouldn't listen until I told a lie

An Arkansas cafe worker claims that she 'nearly died' after her bowel cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors and diagnosed as IBS.

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2 w. ago Doctor says common diet can 'reverse brain aging' and you could be doing without knowing

Many people already to this every day and may not know the benefits

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2 w. ago 'Our baby died at just 12 days old due to ultra rare condition – now we're speaking out'

Sophie Wheaton and Jayden Dickinson have spoken out after their daughter died from a rare disorder doctors told them was "non-treatable" after she was seen taken to multiple hospitals

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2 w. ago Palestinian teenager who died in Israeli prison showed signs of starvation, medical report says

Starvation was likely the leading cause of death for a Palestinian teenager who died in an Israeli prison, according to an Israeli doctor who observed the autopsy

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3 w. ago The questions that Virginia Giuffre faces from Prince Andrew allies over claim she has 'four days left to live'

Prince Andrew's sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre posted a photo of her bruised face lying on a hospital bed on Instagram and said doctors told her she is going to die due to kidney failure after a crash.

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3 w. ago India trains thousands of medics to promote vaccine in huge push to end cervical cancer

Vast scheme aims to counter disinformation and increase awareness in country where low HPV vaccine take-up means many die from the preventable diseaseTens of thousands of doctors across India are being trained to promote the HPV vaccine, in a push to eliminate cervical cancer in the country.They will check with mothers attending medical appointments that they intend to vaccinate their daughters, and visit schools and community centres armed with facts and slideshows to counter vaccine disinformation. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dramatic court declaration by doctor's husband who let daughter, 2, die in hot car while he played PlayStation

Christopher Scholtes has been charged with first degree murder over the death of little Parker, two, in July last year.

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3 w. ago Doctor who ignored own symptoms dies from rare cancer three weeks later

Thelma Ainsworth, from London, was left devastated when her husband Jonathan - who was a doctor - complained of pain for months before receiving a tragic diagnosis

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3 w. ago Doctor who took months to get symptoms checked dies weeks after rare cancer diagnosis

A London lawyer and former RAF officer has penned a poignant account of her grief after her husband, a doctor, delayed seeking medical help for stomach pains and tragically died just weeks after a rare cancer diagnosis.

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3 w. ago Fit and healthy student, 22, who died from sepsis may have survived if medics had listened to the desperate pleas of his mother

William Hewes, 22, died with sepsis at Homerton hospital in east London in January 2023 within hours of his arrival. That is despite concerns from his doctor mother that he needed urgent care.

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3 w. ago Fit and healthy student, 22, who died from sepsis may have survived if medics had followed his doctor mother's desperate pleas

William Hewes, 22, died with sepsis at Homerton hospital in east London in January 2023 within hours of his arrival. That is despite concerns from his doctor mother that he needed urgent care.

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3 w. ago NHS hospital too slow to treat doctor’s son who died of sepsis, coroner rules

NHS hospital too slow to treat doctor’s son who died of sepsis, coroner rules  The Guardian

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