Student's 'Freshers Flu' Was Deadly Sepsis
A university fresher's common cold symptoms masked a deadly sepsis infection. Read her harrowing survival story and learn the vital signs that saved her life.
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Student's flu led to sepsis and quadruple amputation
A chilling warning for students and parents as a routine Freshers' flu escalates into life-threatening sepsis, leading to a quadruple amputation for one young man. Learn the critical signs doctors missed.
Dad, 28, dies after routine wisdom tooth extraction
A grieving family issues an urgent warning after a healthy 28-year-old father dies from sepsis following a routine wisdom tooth surgery, highlighting critical NHS safety concerns.
Get Your Flu Jab in October for Best Winter Protection
Health experts issue a crucial reminder to book your free NHS flu vaccination, highlighting October as the optimal window for building immunity ahead of the winter virus season.
UK Flu Jabs Roll Out Early Amid Severe Season Warning
Pharmacies across the UK are administering flu vaccines earlier than usual. Health officials urge the public to get protected amid warnings of a potentially severe flu season and ongoing COVID-19 pressures.
Texas Mom Dies From Brain Haemorrhage After Catching Flu
A healthy Texas mother-of-three, Witten Daniel, tragically died from a brain haemorrhage after a common flu virus aggravated a previously undetected brain condition known as a cavernoma. Her family shares their heartbreaking story to raise awareness.
Brit Grandmother Critically Ill After Turkey Weight Loss Op
A British grandmother is fighting for her life in a Turkish hospital after a weight-loss surgery went horribly wrong. Her family is desperately trying to bring her home amid a £60,000 medical bill crisis.
NRL WAG Reveals Rare Pregnancy Condition and Miscarriage
Canterbury Bulldogs star Adam Elliott's partner Tayla Montoya shares her harrowing journey through a rare partial molar pregnancy and miscarriage, raising awareness about this little-known condition.
NHS Staff Flu Vaccination Rates Plummet in England
Exclusive NHS data reveals a sharp decline in frontline healthcare workers receiving the flu jab in England, raising serious concerns over patient safety and winter preparedness.
Cannabis Before Surgery: UK Surgeons Issue Critical Warning
Exclusive: British medical experts reveal regular cannabis users face dangerously high complications under anaesthesia, requiring dramatically increased drug doses and risking serious post-op issues.
TikTok Star Rolling Ray Dies Aged 28
The UK social media world is in mourning after the tragic death of beloved TikTok personality Rolling Ray at just 28 years old. The influencer, famed for his viral catchphrases and vibrant personality, had been battling serious health complications follow
TJ Watt & Wife Reveal Daughter's Traumatic Birth
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt and his wife Dani have bravely shared the harrowing details of their daughter Blakely's traumatic birth, including a terrifying haemorrhage and emergency surgery.
Macron Declares 'War' on France's Winter Hospital Crisis
President Emmanuel Macron mobilises the nation's healthcare system for 'war' against a 'tripledemic' of Covid-19, flu, and bronchiolitis overwhelming French hospitals this winter.
NHS: 'It's never too early' for winter vaccines
The NHS is urging millions of eligible Brits to book their winter vaccinations now, as new figures reveal a stark postcode lottery in vaccine uptake ahead of the colder months.
Brits offered £4k to catch flu for Netflix reality show
UK volunteers are being recruited for a controversial Netflix reality show where they will be infected with flu in a secure facility for three weeks, receiving £4,000 and free meals. The project, run by a private company, has sparked a major ethical debat
30-Minute Flu Test Revolution Hits UK High Streets
A groundbreaking new swab test that detects flu in just 30 minutes is set to transform winter healthcare in the UK, with plans to roll out in pharmacies and GP surgeries nationwide.
Baby's heartbreaking final moment: Eyes open once before dying
Devastating story of baby Elodie who opened her eyes once before dying in her parents' arms at Liverpool's Alder Hey Hospital. A family's journey through unimaginable grief.
New bird flu outbreak confirmed at Norfolk poultry farm
A new case of bird flu has been detected at a poultry farm in Norfolk, prompting immediate restrictions. DEFRA implements 3km protection zone amid growing concerns for UK poultry industry.
NHS Urges Flu Jabs for Pregnant Women and Children
The NHS intensifies its winter vaccination campaign, strongly advising pregnant women and young children to get protected as flu cases surge across the UK.
NHS Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Women & Children at Risk
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
Botched Breast Surgery Crisis: UK Patients Demand Justice
An alarming investigation reveals a surge in devastating breast augmentation and lift complications across Britain. Experts warn of a growing crisis in cosmetic surgery safety and regulation.
Avian Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Massachusetts and Oregon
A highly pathogenic avian influenza strain has been detected in poultry flocks across Massachusetts and Oregon, prompting urgent containment measures and nationwide surveillance efforts.
NHS Urges Millions to Get Winter Vaccines Amid Health Warning
Health chiefs sound alarm as vulnerable groups urged to get protected against deadly respiratory illnesses ahead of winter surge. Full eligibility criteria revealed.
Major H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Australian Poultry Farm
Australia confirms its first major outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. As UK authorities ramp up biosecurity, we examine the global implications and the urgent measures being taken to protect farms and wildlife.
Kristin Cavallari's Disturbing Birth Trauma Details
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari opens up in a raw and emotional interview about the 'disturbing' and nearly fatal complications she endured during the traumatic 72-hour birth of her third child. The Laguna Beach alum shares shocking details of her medic
Top Surgeon Sued Over 'Deformed' Penis Reconstruction
Prominent US transgender surgeon Dr. Curtis Cetrulo and Massachusetts General Hospital face a severe medical malpractice lawsuit after a complex phalloplasty procedure left a patient with a 'deformed' penis and catastrophic complications.
Deadly Flu Complication Strikes Young Adults: UK Warning
Medical experts warn of a surge in life-threatening sepsis cases following influenza infection. Healthy young adults are particularly vulnerable to this rapid-onset complication.
Mum saw rainbows, forgot family due to Covid psychosis
A mother's harrowing story of a rare Covid side effect that caused psychosis, memory loss, and vivid hallucinations, and her long road to recovery with the NHS.
Severe morning sickness linked to higher cancer risk
New research reveals a startling connection between extreme pregnancy nausea and an increased likelihood of cancer later in life. Experts weigh in on the findings and what they mean for mothers.
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