Toddler dies after hospital medication error: lawsuit
A Florida family is suing a hospital after their two-year-old son died, alleging a doctor's decimal point error led to a fatal potassium overdose. Read the full tragic story.
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Doctors Warn Against Mixing Two Common Drugs
Medical experts reveal the dangerous combination of Tylenol and NyQuil, warning of severe liver damage. Learn the safe dosage limits to protect your health.
Toddler dies after hospital decimal point error
A two-year-old boy with special needs died after a misplaced decimal point caused a tenfold medication overdose at a Florida hospital, sparking a wrongful death lawsuit.
Christina Applegate's Assistant Lee Grivas Dies at 26
Hollywood mourns as Christina Applegate's personal assistant Lee Grivas passes away at 26 in suspected overdose, leaving entertainment industry reeling from another tragic loss.
Christina Applegate Reveals Late Boyfriend's Tragic Overdose
Emmy-winning actress Christina Applegate shares rare emotional reflection on boyfriend's fatal overdose 30 years later, revealing lasting impact on her life and career.
FDA Urgent Recall: Dangerous Medication Mix-Up
Urgent safety alert as mislabeled potassium chloride tablets distributed to UK pharmacies. Health officials warn potentially fatal consequences for patients with low potassium levels.
Blondie star's daughter hospitalised after overdose scare
Ava Stein, daughter of Blondie co-founder Chris Stein, was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious in her Manhattan apartment in a suspected overdose incident.
Nurse charged with murdering up to 400 patients
Former Pennsylvania nurse Heather Pressdee faces multiple murder charges after allegedly administering lethal insulin doses to numerous patients across multiple care facilities.
Kerry Katona blasts 'selfish' ex on death anniversary
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona opens up about her grief and anger towards late ex-husband George Kay in a raw Instagram post marking four years since his tragic passing from drug overdose.
Electrolyte Powders: Essential or Overhyped?
Sports scientists reveal who actually benefits from electrolyte supplementation and why your favourite energy drink might not be cutting it for proper hydration recovery.
Robert De Niro's grandson dies in overdose - five arrested
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro faces family tragedy as his 19-year-old grandson Leandro dies from drug overdose, leading to five arrests in New York investigation.
De Niro's Grandson Dies in Tragic Drug Overdose
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro faces unimaginable family tragedy as 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez loses his life to suspected drug overdose, with shocking details emerging about previous arrests and drug-related charges.
Mother dies after NHS hospital drug overdose during labour
A grieving husband is demanding answers after his wife died from a massive overdose of labour-inducing medication, just hours after their unborn daughter tragically passed away in the womb at a London NHS hospital.
Stephen Fry's near-fatal cocaine overdose confession
Beloved British actor Stephen Fry opens up about a terrifying cocaine overdose that nearly ended his life during a party, sharing shocking details of his brush with death.
California student dies from suspected overdose after game
A California high school community is in mourning after a 14-year-old student died from a suspected overdose following a school softball game, with another student hospitalised in critical condition.
Six teens overdose at California softball tournament
A community softball tournament in Fullerton, California descended into chaos when six teenagers required emergency hospital treatment following suspected drug overdoses, with authorities investigating the disturbing incident.
Four softball players overdose at California tournament
Shock in Huntington Beach as four young softball players collapse during tournament after suspected fentanyl exposure, with two fighting for life in critical condition.
Mike Trout Testifies in Teammate's Overdose Death Case
Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout gives emotional testimony in wrongful death lawsuit surrounding teammate Tyler Skaggs' opioid overdose, revealing shocking details about clubhouse culture and prescription drug misuse in professional baseball.
Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
Overdose survivor shares harrowing addiction recovery journey
A former drug user shares their terrifying near-death experience after overdosing and their remarkable journey to recovery and advocacy work.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Gene Simmons breaks silence on bandmate's daughter death
KISS frontman Gene Simmons shares heartfelt tribute as his bandmate mourns the devastating loss of his 26-year-old daughter to overdose.
Mother charged with murder after toddler dies from fentanyl
A Westminster mother has been charged with murder after her two-year-old son tragically died from fentanyl poisoning in what prosecutors describe as a case of criminal negligence and child endangerment.
Sydney model Darcy Schafer-Turner dies in suspected overdose
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating final moments of aspiring model Darcy Schafer-Turner, whose life was cut short by a suspected drug overdose in a Sydney apartment.
America's Overdose Crisis: Guardian Investigation
An in-depth look at The Guardian's major new series exposing the devastating human toll of America's overdose epidemic and the systemic failures fueling this public health catastrophe.
Angels Executive Faces Trial in Tyler Skaggs Overdose Death
Former Los Angeles Angels executive Eric Kay stands trial for supplying the fentanyl that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs in 2019, exposing the dark underbelly of professional sports and prescription drug misuse.
MLB Drug Trial: Skaggs' Widow Testifies Over Tragic Death
The heartbreaking trial over MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs' drug overdose continues as his widow gives emotional testimony against former Angels employees accused of supplying the fatal substances.
Woman's overdose ruled unlawful killing by abusive partner
A 32-year-old woman's fatal overdose has been ruled as unlawful killing by a coroner, who found her abusive partner's controlling behaviour directly contributed to her death in a landmark domestic violence case.
Oregon reverses drug decriminalisation in policy U-turn
Oregon dramatically overturns its pioneering drug decriminalisation law as overdose crisis worsens, marking a major policy U-turn in American addiction treatment approaches.
Trump's Caribbean drug cartel crackdown begins
The Trump administration unveils aggressive new strategy targeting Caribbean narcotics networks amid soaring US overdose crisis, deploying military assets and sanctions.
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