They were supposed to heal — not harm. But around the world, health authorities are now racing to pull certain medications from shelves after discovering their hidden cost: a deadly risk to the heart. 

What began as isolated reports of blood clots and strokes has become a global wake-up call.

Hormonal pills, painkillers, even a few COVID-era drugs — all now under scrutiny for causing silent clots that can strike without warning. For some, the first symptom was their last. Doctors urge patients to stay calm but alert: review your prescripti