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Meghan Markle's father has leg amputated after blood clot

Thomas Markle, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has had his left leg amputated below the knee in an emergency surgery. The 81-year-old's condition remains critical. Read the latest updates on his health and the family estrangement.

Meghan Markle's Father Has Leg Amputated in Surgery

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, has had part of his leg amputated in a life-saving operation in the Philippines. Read the full statement from his son and the details of his hospital dash.

19-Year-Old Dies from Contraceptive Pill Blood Clot

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.

Martin Lewis Turned Away from Blood Donation

Money expert Martin Lewis was unable to donate blood due to a minor medical issue but is now urging the public to support the NHS. Find out if you're eligible to help.

HIV-positive blood given to thalassemia patient

A major healthcare failure in India's Madhya Pradesh state sees a thalassemia patient contract HIV after receiving contaminated blood transfusion, sparking nationwide outrage and investigations.

FDA to lift UK blood donation ban

The US Food and Drug Administration proposes lifting restrictions on blood donations from British citizens, marking a significant policy shift for American healthcare safety protocols.

Runner's 'injury' was deadly blood clot

A runner's persistent leg pain turned out to be a life-threatening deep vein thrombosis, revealing how easily DVT can be mistaken for sports injuries.

NY Blood Centre Declares Emergency Shortage

The New York Blood Centre has issued an emergency alert as blood supplies drop to dangerously low levels, threatening patient care across New York City and surrounding regions.

NHS Urgent Blood Clot Warning: Critical Signs

The NHS has issued a crucial warning about potentially fatal blood clots, revealing the subtle symptoms that could save your life. Learn the critical signs and when to seek emergency care.

NHS blood donor crisis over driving licence rules

Thousands of life-saving blood donors face being turned away as NHS struggles with outdated DVLA data sharing system. Discover how this bureaucratic hurdle threatens blood supplies.

Nose symptom could signal silent killer condition

Medical experts reveal how a persistent nosebleed could be your body's warning sign for dangerously high blood pressure, often called the 'silent killer' due to its lack of obvious symptoms.

Blood test detects leukaemia years before symptoms

Groundbreaking NHS research reveals a routine blood test could identify leukaemia risk years before symptoms appear, potentially revolutionising cancer diagnosis and saving thousands of lives.

Doctors' 2 Key Tips to Lower Blood Clot Risk

Medical experts share groundbreaking advice on reducing thrombosis risk through easy daily habits that could save lives. Discover the two key lifestyle adjustments backed by scientific research.

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