12 h. ago The 6 horrifying ways cold weather wreaks havoc on our bodies – from ‘winter penis’ to blood clots and stroke

BRITS are bracing for a freezing start to the New Year as temperatures plunge, bringing with them cold weather health warnings. Heavy snowfalls and ice are forecast for parts of Scotland. Meanwhile, amber cold health alerts have been issued for other areas, where temperatures could fall to an icy -4C. The warning, issued by the...

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58 h. ago Meghan Markle's dad issues health update as Duchess makes huge decision on reuniting

Thomas Markle, 81, the father of Meghan, was rushed to hospital in the Philippines earlier this month and is believed to have had a leg amputated following a blood clot

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2 d. ago Meghan's estranged amputee father Thomas Markle hopes to walk again as he awaits prosthetic leg

Mr Markle, 81, had his left leg amputated below the knee earlier this month and was in intensive care for five days after suffering a massive blood clot which cut off circulation to his left foot.

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1 week ago NHS urges people taking warfarin to be mindful of foods that affect 'how it works'

The 'anticoagulant' medication is used to treat and prevent blood clots in people at increased risk - here's what you need to know

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1 week ago Doctor says '90% of heart attacks' linked to 1 morning habit

The NHS says a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when blood supply to the heart becomes blocked, typically by a blood clot. Across the UK, heart attacks result in approximately a hospital admission every five minutes

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2 w. ago Meghan 'has no plans to see her father' in hospital in the Philippines and has 'given up hope of ever reconciling with him'

Thomas Markle, 81, underwent life-saving surgery in the Philippines after a massive blood clot was found in his leg, and has spoken of his desire not to 'die estranged from Meghan'.

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2 w. ago Urgent energy drink warning after man suffers stroke due to excessive consumption: 'Eight cans a day caused blood clot to form in his brain'

A fit and healthy 50-year-old man was left permanently unable to feel his left side after his daily energy drink consumption caused him to suffer a stroke.

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle’s stricken dad begged her to see him 'one more time before I die'

Thomas Markle, 81, made his emotional plea as he lay in a hospital bed after having his left leg amputated due to a blood clot. He said he was "confused" by reports that Meghan had contacted him

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle 'reaches out' to ailing father Thomas after he has life

Thomas Markle, 81, underwent a three-hour operation on Wednesday to remove his left foot and lower leg after a blood clot cut off circulation and the limb turned black.

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle reaches out to dad Thomas after he was left fighting for his life

The duchess has reached out to Thomas Sr after he reportedly undergone life-saving surgery to remove his leg below the knee after a blood clot made it turn black

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle reaches out to dad Thomas as he fights for life after leg amputation

Thomas Markle had been rushed to hospital earlier this week, after his leg turned black from a blood clot, and subsequently had the leg amputated

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3 w. ago Thomas Markle loses his leg: Meghan's father has amputation surgery in Philippines

Mr Markle, 81, underwent a three-hour operation on Wednesday to remove his left foot and lower leg after a blood clot cut off circulation and the limb turned black.

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3 w. ago Major Thomas Markle health update as Meghan's dad has 'life or death amputation'

Thomas Markle has reportedly undergone life-saving surgery to remove his leg below the knee after a blood clot made it turn black - his son said it was a case of life or death

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3 w. ago Megan Markle's dad has leg amputated as family reveal grim health update

Thomas Markle has reportedly undergone life-saving surgery to remove his leg below the knee after a blood clot made it turn black - his son said it was a case of life or death

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3 w. ago Meghan Markle's father Thomas 'in intensive care after being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery'

Thomas Markle, 81, underwent three hours of surgery and now faces a second procedure to remove blood clots, it has been reported

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3 w. ago Bridgerton star attacked again in London is further horrified by onlooker's cold response

Genevieve Chenneour, who is best known for her role in Bridgerton, became emotional as she recalled becoming the victim of an attack in London for the second time in a matter of months

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4 w. ago The six warmest holiday destinations in Spain for winter sun

You can still enjoy 20C weather on the Iberian peninsula in winter

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4 w. ago Teenager, 19, died from rare blood clot caused by contraceptive pill after doctor told her to carry on taking it despite high blood pressure reading

Áine Rose Hurst, 19, collapsed and was rushed to Royal Bolton Hospital on Tuesday, March 11, where doctors found she had 'severe brain swelling' before she died two days later.

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4 w. ago Woman told to endure heavy periods diagnosed with painful Endometriosis

A London woman has recounted the harrowing reality of her decade-long battle with endometriosis, describing how she passed blood clots "the size of a golf ball" and developed a phobia of blood due to the severity of her symptoms.

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4 w. ago Teen, 19, died from ‘rare’ blood clot caused by taking contraceptive pill

A TEENAGER died from a blood clot caused by taking a contraceptive pill, an inquest ruled. Áine Rose Hurst, 19, was taken to hospital in March after collapsing. Doctors found the clot fatally swelled her brain. Áine had been taking the Femodette contraceptive pill since 2020. But last year, a nurse told her to stop...

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