DMX now suffering ‘organ failure’ as family say the 50-year-old rapper is in his ‘final hours’

DMX is said to be in his ‘final hours’ according to a new report, after the rapper’s liver and kidneys have ‘virtually shut down’ as well as his lung function.  TMZ reports that his family are currently meeting with doctors and do not expect the 50-year-old entertainer to ‘make it through’ the day. The sad news … Read more

How many have to die before Britain tackles its black and Asian organ donor crisis?

Five years ago, Natasha Tiwari bravely spoke out about ‘a culture of mistrust and ignorance’ in her community which, she believed, would condemn her to die.  The talented mixed-race soul singer, who once thrilled the crowds at the Mobo Awards, desperately needed a kidney transplant after the type 1 diabetes she’d had since childhood led to … Read more

World’s oldest panda dies: ‘Hero mother’ Xin Xing dies of multiple organ failure aged 38 in China

World’s oldest panda – known as the ‘hero mother’ with 153 descendants – dies of multiple organ failure at the age of 38 in China Panda Xin Xing was more than 130 in human years when she passed this month Her health deteriorated in October and all treatment failed, a zoo revealed today Hailed as … Read more

Up to 70% younger ‘long Covid’ victims suffer multiple organ damage

Younger patients battling ‘long Covid’ can suffer damage to multiple organs four months after beating the infection, according to researchers. More than 60,000 Britons are thought to be affected by long-lasting symptoms of Covid-19, including fatigue, breathlessness and pain. Early findings from the COVERSCAN study sheds light on the impact of the virus on people … Read more

Younger ‘long Covid’ victims suffer multiple organ damage: Health issues can linger for months

Younger ‘long Covid’ victims suffer multiple organ damage: Health issues can linger for up to four months after coronavirus infection even for those at low-risk from the illness, study shows Study of patients with ‘long Covid’ shows almost 70% have damage to an organ  More than 60,000 Britons are thought to be affected by long-lasting … Read more

Helicopter carrying donor heart crashes on roof of LA hospital before doctor DROPS rescued organ

Horrifying moment helicopter carrying donor heart crashes on the roof of Los Angeles hospital, before doctor DROPS rescued organ on the ground – but transplant is still able to go ahead Helicopter flew from San Diego to Keck Hospital in East Los Angeles on Friday  The medical helicopter was carrying a donor heart that was … Read more

New organ found in human throat that lubricates area behind nose

New organ discovered in the human throat that lubricates an area behind the nose is found accidentally by researchers studying prostate cancer The tubarial salivary glands are located in the back of the nose About 1.5 inches long, the two glands help keep the area well-lubricated The discovery was accidental, as researchers were looking for … Read more

New organ is discovered in the human throat that lubricates an area behind the nose

New organ discovered in the human throat that lubricates an area behind the nose is found accidentally by researchers studying prostate cancer The tubarial salivary glands are located in the back of the nose About 1.5 inches long, the two glands help keep the area well-lubricated The discovery was accidental, as researchers were looking for … Read more

Our new organ donor law is so essential, KATIE HIND argues in a moving story about her father

Flanked by two nurses in uniform, and still in his backless NHS hospital gown, my 66-year-old father, Don, takes a few tentative steps. He pauses, steadying himself, using his IV drip stand for balance, and then takes a few more – slightly more assured – paces. There are tears in my eyes. My big, strong dad, … Read more

Florida boy, 4, is one of just 60 people with mysterious organ failing disease

Grayson Heinle, from Jensen Beach, Florida, was born happy and healthy, and was hitting all his developmental milestones on time for the first several years of his life. But things suddenly took a turn for the worse when, earlier this year, he fell over on the couch and went to sleep, and his mother couldn’t … Read more