A 19-year-old marketing student at De Montfort University in Leicester developed meningococcal septicemia after what began as a routine freshers’ illness, resulting in the amputation of both legs and all ten fingers.
A US analysis of 134,000 health records ties high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and low HDL cholesterol to greater risk of death from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, a non-alcohol-related liver condition.
Original cast will perform a live reading of the 1998 pilot at a Manhattan fundraiser benefiting early cancer detection and the actor’s fight against colorectal cancer.
Medical professionals caution that the thumb-palm sign is not a diagnostic tool for aneurysms, though it can prompt discussion and targeted screening.
Geelong family alleges inadequate disability supports under the NDIS left a four-year-old with limited care before she died after contracting influenza and choking on vomit while alone in hospital
Koa Gibson, diagnosed with Lissencephaly and related conditions, died after influenza in hospital; her family says minimal funding and late recognition of her needs under the NDIS contributed to her suffering.
Nurse placed on leave after Charlie Kirk comments; anesthesiologist fired for social media post promoting violence; longevity experts outline seven steps to super aging.
A 39-year-old cleaner in a maternity ward was found with a bag of placentas and faces illegal possession charges.
Jonathan Carl, convicted of rape and GBH with intent, may have infected or assaulted dozens more. Police identify 318 potential victims and seek hundreds more for testing and support.