5 h. ago Pregnancy joy for couple two years after failed legal bid to prolong life of baby

Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth are adding to their family two years after little Indi, who was born with energy-sapping Mitochondrial disease, passed away after life support was removed.

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12 h. ago Indi Gregory's parents reveal pregnancy joy two years after tragic court battle

Eight-month-old Indi's life support was removed despite her parents battling with medics to give their girl a chance. Two years on, the couple speak of their continued heartache and pregnancy news

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4 d. ago Covid vaccines may increase the lifespan of cancer patients – this could be a game changer | Devi Sridhar

A study suggesting mRNA vaccines help the body fight malignant cells raises the tantalising prospect of a low-cost, low-risk treatment that could help with all cancersI’m often asked whether we’re better prepared for the next pandemic. It’s a mixed answer, but the bright spot is scientific progress on vaccines. The Covid vaccines were produced faster than any previous effort, and are credited with saving millions of lives from 2021 onwards. The mRNA vaccines – Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna – were designed within days of the Sars-CoV-2 genome being published in January 2020, and went into safety trials over the following months before finally being approved in the UK at the end of 2020.But could they have additional benefits? According to a recent study published in Nature, mRNA vaccines seem to trigger a powerful immune response that increases the median survival time by about 75% for certain cancer patients. These findings – which are being further developed – could indicate the powe...

Science

7 d. ago Fruitful advice for getting the most from a refrigerator and making groceries last longer

Storing food properly can prolong the life of groceries, minimize waste, and prevent foodborne illnesses

Politics

7 d. ago Cardiologist reveals one of the most effective ways to prolong your life

One study found that a low level of fitness poses a greater risk of death over time than other traditional risk factors

Transport

1 week ago Earl of Yarmouth, 31, who was disinherited by his parents over his choice of wife, 39, and refusal to get a proper job faces £1.3m legal bill after losing bid for £85m estate

Lord Yarmouth had been involved in a spat with his parents, the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford, since 2018, when they objected to his wedding to former Goldman Sachs banker Kelsey Wells.

Economics

1 week ago Brit drug mule gran Lindsay Sandiford set to fly back to UK after 12 years on Death Row

Lindsay Sandiford, a British woman, has been in a brutal legal battle with Jakarta in a bid to fight her drug smuggling sentence – where she was placed on Death Row

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1 week ago MAFS UK couple fail to attend final commitment ceremony after ‘rocky couple of weeks’ as experts address their absence

A MAFS UK couple failed to attend the final commitment ceremony after a ‘rocky couple of weeks’ as expert Mel addressed their absence.  Midwife Grace, 31, from Norwich tied the knot with Ashley on the E4 dating show’s latest series. It’s been a tense week for the couple who split after a series of rows....

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1 week ago Teachers union to consider strike action after losing legal bid against Ofsted

Ofsted is preparing to implement its new report card system next week

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2 w. ago Ecclestone, F1 and FIA in bid to throw out Massa’s legal claim over 2008 title

Ex-F1 driver Felipe Massa is claiming damages of around £64 million.

Politics

3 w. ago Brit drug mule gran returns to UK after 12 years on Death Row as she faced firing squad

Lindsay Sandiford, a British woman, has been in a brutal legal battle with Jakarta in a bid to fight her drug smuggling sentence – where she was placed on Death Row

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3 w. ago Coronation Street star announces pregnancy joy three years after exit from soap

Former Corrie actress Kate Spencer announced the happy news on social media

Politics

4 w. ago What is private credit, and should we be worried by the collapse of US firms?

First Brands and Tricolor failures raise concerns for wider financial sector, including traditional banksThe collapse of two US firms, First Brands and Tricolor, has shone a light on private credit and its growing influence in the global economy.The failures have led to ballooning losses at traditional banks, and, coupled with worries about the health of US regional banks, have raised concerns about weak lending standards and potential threats from an opaque corner of the so-called shadow banking sector. Continue reading...

Economics