66 h. ago Gene Hackman was so ill he may not have realised his wife was dead

Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman may not have known his wife Betsy had passed away due to his own severe illness, a spokesperson has revealed.

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7 d. ago Mystery disease death toll rises with cases in 1,000s as WHO reveals 'cause of illness'

A disease is currently been investigated by WHO as cases soar into the 1,000s – and while it's too early to reach a conclusion, water poisoning is being investigated

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7 d. ago Ofcom tells social media sites to reveal how they will stop illegal content

The online regulator has given sites until March 31 to publish risk assessments setting out how users could encounter harm on their sites.

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7 d. ago Guy Pearce loses his voice at the Oscars and reveals shock illness as actor is nominated for the first time

Guy Pearce revealed his shocking illness as he walked the red carpet at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night.

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8 d. ago UK's illegal vape hotspots revealed, triggering health alert

New data has revealed Britain's illegal vape hotspots, with some areas accounting for nearly two in five of all devices confiscated by authorities across the country.

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9 d. ago Woman who hasn't been able to eat anything for 10 years reveals heartbreaking symptoms that led to terminal illness

A 24-year-old woman from Adelaide, Australia, has shared how an extremely rare medical condition has damaged her body to the point that she hasn't been able to eat for a decade.

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1 week ago Haunting details from Jesus Guerrero's last days leave more unanswered questions about his death at 34

Jesus Guerrero, 34, died in hospital after falling sick with a mystery illness, his sister, Gris Guerrero, revealed on Tuesday. Guerrero died days after working with JLo in Dubai.

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1 week ago Mystery 'crying disease' can kill you in hours as symptoms revealed after outbreak

Experts have weighed in on a new illness that has claimed the lives of several people and revealed which symptoms to look out for as testing continues on the virus strain

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1 week ago First symptoms of mystery illness that killed 50 people within hours revealed

The World Health Organization says the outbreak began in the town of Boloko after three children ate a bat

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1 week ago Government ditches term 'illegal immigrants' and refuses to reveal replacement

Home Office not answering questions over the issue unless you use the right words - which it is refusing to share

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2 w. ago ‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+

They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and possibly illegal, an Observer investigation revealsIt is billed as a “miracle” treatment that can reverse ageing and regenerate brain cells. And getting hooked up to IV drips containing NAD+ has surged in popularity, with record Google searches and celebrity fans such as Kendall Jenner and Joe Rogan.Now NAD+ is being touted in the UK as a treatment for substance ­misuse. Infusions of NAD+, which is derived from vitamin B3, are being sold across the country as a ­“clinically proven” and “effective” way to quit drinking or get off drugs. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Fiona Bruce breaks down in tears on Question Time after colleague dies

Fiona Bruce told the studio audience a beloved show producer had sadly passed away following a short illness - and broke down live on TV as she revealed the tragic news

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2 w. ago Roy Keane's daughter reveals agony of incurable illness diagnosis at 25

Caragh Keane, 29, from Manchester, was diagnosed with lupus, an incurable condition which causes the immune system to attack healthy parts of the body, in 2021, aged 25, after experiencing joint pain, alopecia and painful blisters on her face and body

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3 w. ago Rise of Apple Cider Vinegar syndrome: Expert reveals what's driving cancer fakers like Belle Gibson to pretend to be gravely ill

Dr Marc Feldman, a psychologist who is an international expert in factitious disorders, defines malingering as when people lie about serious illness for external gain.

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