32 h. ago Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi shares health update after emergency surgery

Bindi Irwin has given an update after she was rushed to hospital in the US for emergency surgery earlier this year, and said she finally has some 'answers' about her health

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36 h. ago Big Brother star rushed to hospital for emergency surgery 'screaming in unbearable pain'

Big Brother legend Jenkin Edwards has revealed he was left 'sobbing in pain' due to his stomach, resulting in him being rushed to the hospital for an emergency operation

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36 h. ago Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi gives health update after being rushed to hospital

Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, has issued an important health update on social media after undergoing emergency surgery and 'waiting 13 years for answers'

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50 h. ago When Odie the cavoodle needed emergency surgery, the veterinary staff showed why they are the unsung heroes of healthcare | Ranjana Srivastava

The vet’s diagnosis of ‘it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma’ was not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient was wagging his tailSpeaking on a panel with me, a paediatric anaesthetist says that every time she takes a patient into theatre, she says to the parent, “I will take good care of your child.” Somehow, just imagining this solemn promise makes me tearful although I don’t even know that a variation of these words is headed my way.For the past week, our cavoodle Odie has been vomiting. The vet’s diagnosis of “it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma” is not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient is wagging its tail. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Boxer, 28, dies after suffering brain injuries in title fight

Shigetoshi Kotari has tragically passed away after losing consciousness following a title fight against Yamato Hata on August 2, with the 28-year-old undergoing emergency brain surgery

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9 d. ago Scottish PPE firm helps find the unsung health heroes of 2025

Searching for an unsung health hero, sponsored by the PPE firm helping NHS staff in Scotland do their job safely every day.

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1 week ago The Independent announces the return of its acclaimed Climate 100 List

Following on from last year's inaugural Climate 100 List, nominations for its Reader's Choice category is once again open for suggestions of unsung climate heroes from around the world who have made a significant contribution to protecting the environment

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1 week ago 'I was dying in car crash when voice predicted my future and it came true'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Jeanette Hedström has been recalling what she experienced soon after a horrific car accident in 2004 left her requiring emergency surgery to save her life

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1 week ago Lions writer awards: man of the series, unsung hero and where tourists should go next

Main man Finn Russell was at the heart of everything the Lions did, but Australian duo Tom Wright and Charlie Gamble also win praiseMan of series Finn Russell was at the heart of everything the Lions did well. Calm, assured, skilful and accurate from the tee. Chapeau. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jason Manford shares health update after illness and surgery forced him to cancel tour dates

The comedian had to miss four live shows after undergoing emergency surgery - but says he's determined not to let it ruin his holiday

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