Schoolboy, 12, undergoes life-saving operation after he deliberately swallowed 54 toy MAGNETS

A 12-year-old schoolboy has undergone life-saving surgery after he deliberately swallowed 54 toy magnets as part of an ‘experiment’. Rhiley Morrison, from Prestwich, Greater Manchester, ate the magnetic balls across two separate occasions to see if they would make metal objects stick to his stomach – as well as being curious about what they would … Read more

James Argent is having life-saving gastric surgery to lose weight after ballooning to 26 stone

James ‘Arg’ Argent has revealed he’s set to undergo life-saving stomach surgery as a last resort to lose weight. The former TOWIE star, 33, said doctors have warned him he could die if he doesn’t slim down after his weight ballooned to 26 stone during lockdown leaving him unable to even do simple tasks such … Read more

Arthritis drug hailed by Boris Johnson as a ‘life-saving’ Covid-19 treatment may be ineffective

An anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis, which has been hailed by Boris Johnson as a ‘life-saving’ Covid-19 treatment, may be ineffective — and could even increase the patient’s risk of dying — according to a new study.   The latest research, published in the BMJ, found 11 of 65 people (17 per cent) treated with tocilizumab … Read more

Baby with genetic disease undergoes life-saving bone marrow transplant after ‘miracle’ donor found

A baby boy battling a rare and deadly genetic disease has undergone a life-saving bone marrow transplant after a vital miracle donor was found days after his first birthday. Reign Miller-Hardy has hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a condition where his immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs. The one-year-old was diagnosed in August after being rushed to … Read more

Girl, 8, gets life-saving bone marrow transplant due to a rare blood disorder

An eight-year-old girl with a life-threatening blood disease has finally found a vital bone marrow donor after her last match dropped out at the last minute.  Evie Hodgson, from Whitby, North Yorkshire, needs a transplant as part of her treatment for aplastic anaemia and earlier this year began to prepare for the operation, which included dental work and … Read more

Father-of-two 52, who survived coronavirus, undergoes life-saving double lung transplant

A New Mexico father-of-two has undergone a life-saving double lung transplant after a four-month-long battle with the novel coronavirus. Arthur Sanchez, 52, an employee of El Paso Electric, began feeling ill in early April and, soon after, tested positive for COVID-19. His health quickly deteriorated and he was admitted to the hospital, where he spent … Read more

Jehovah’s Witness, 15, must have life-saving blood transfusion

Judge rules Jehovah’s Witness, 15, must have blood transfusion to save her life in emotive case echoing Emma Thompson’s movie court dilemma Jehovah’s Witness must have a blood transfusion to save her life, court rules High Court heard that the 15-year-old must not be allowed to die  Girl had recently been baptised and had ‘profound religious … Read more

H&A’s Ray Meagher, 76, reveals his health struggle after a life-saving triple bypass surgery

Home and Away star Ray Meagher, 76, speaks about his health struggle after a undergoing a life-saving triple bypass surgery By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:03 GMT, 9 November 2020 | Updated: 05:03 GMT, 9 November 2020 He has portrayed the beloved iconic character of Alf Stewart for nearly three decades on … Read more

Fury as it is revealed over 80s were not given potentially life-saving treatment during first wave

Elderly coronavirus patients were denied intensive care treatment on the NHS during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been claimed. Over 80s were not given potentially life-saving treatment because health chiefs were concerned the NHS would be overrun, according to reports. It has also been claimed documents called a ‘triage tool’, drawn up … Read more

Vogue Williams demonstrates the lifesaving Stop, Drop and Roll fire safety technique

Vogue Williams demonstrated the lifesaving stop, drop and roll fire safety technique on Steph’s Packed Lunch on Wednesday.     As part of a discussion about keeping children safe this Halloween, mother-of-two Vogue, 35,  showed viewers how to Stop, Drop and Roll to put out flames on clothing. The star looked undeniably stylish in a vibrant pink … Read more