Teenager dies from rare contraceptive pill complication
Aine Rose Hurst, 19, died from a blood clot days after a night out. An inquest heard the combined pill was a contributing factor. Read the full story.
Aine Rose Hurst, 19, died from a blood clot days after a night out. An inquest heard the combined pill was a contributing factor. Read the full story.
Áine Rose Hurst, 19, died from a rare blood clot caused by her contraceptive pill. An inquest heard her GP restarted the medication despite a recent high blood pressure reading. Read the full investigation.
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NHS England is set to scrap the rigid two-metre social distancing rule in hospitals, allowing more flexible visiting policies and greater contact between patients and loved ones from next month.
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A deadly Vibrio vulnificus outbreak in Louisiana has claimed two lives. Health officials issue urgent warnings about the risks of consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.