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Mickey Lee in ICU after flu-related cardiac arrests

Big Brother star Mickey Lee is in a critical but stable condition after suffering multiple cardiac arrests linked to flu complications. Her family has launched a GoFundMe to help with mounting medical costs.

ICU Nurse Answers Unconscious Patient Questions

An ICU nurse shares the realities of caring for unconscious patients, from washing hair to managing delirium. Discover the human side of intensive care. Read the full story.

Deadly E. coli outbreak at Welsh festival

Public Health Wales declares an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli linked to The Big Tribute Festival. Health officials are urgently investigating the source.

Walgreens Nasal Spray Recall Over Bacteria Risk

Walgreens recalls over 41,000 saline nasal sprays contaminated with Pseudomonas lactis. The FDA warns consumers to stop use immediately due to potential health risks for immunocompromised individuals.

Jamaica Leptospirosis Outbreak After Hurricane

Jamaica confirms a deadly leptospirosis outbreak with six suspected deaths following Hurricane Melissa's catastrophic flooding. Health officials urge caution in contaminated areas.

Brain injury survivors who met in ICU get engaged

Zach Zarembinski and Isabelle Richard, who met as teens in a Minnesota ICU while recovering from traumatic brain injuries, have announced their engagement after a miraculous recovery journey. Discover their incredible story of hope and healing.

Whooping cough surge puts infants at risk

Whooping cough cases are rising dramatically across the US. Learn how to protect your family with vaccination and recognise the dangerous symptoms of this bacterial infection.

Neutrogena Wipes Health Alert: Infection Risk Warning

Shocking new safety warning reveals potentially contaminated Neutrogena makeup remover wipes could cause serious bacterial infections and life-threatening sepsis. Essential reading for skincare users.

Rare Bacterial Infection Outbreak Hits UK

Health authorities scramble to contain a rare invasive streptococcal infection outbreak across multiple UK regions, with several confirmed cases and ongoing investigations.

Graduate, 23, dies from meningitis days after symptoms

A promising university graduate died from meningitis just days after falling ill, with her family initially believing she had freshers' flu. The 23-year-old's sudden deterioration serves as a tragic warning about the deadly disease.

Teen loses legs after flu turns to sepsis

A healthy teenager's ordinary flu symptoms spiralled into life-threatening sepsis, forcing doctors to amputate both legs in a medical nightmare that highlights crucial warning signs.

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