9 h. ago 'Super fit' university student dies hours after complaining of upset stomach

Joshua Adiefeh, 20, was found unresponsive by his twin brother Joel two weeks into his university course

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11 h. ago 'Super fit' student, 20, suddenly dies at uni hours after complaining about stomach

Manchester Metropolitan University finance student Joshua Adiefeh told fellow students he had an upset stomach prior to being discovered unresponsive by his brothers

Events

12 h. ago Do I need to get a flu vaccine? Doctors urge these groups to get a shot

The flu virus changes every year, so it’s important to get a new vaccine annually

Science

16 h. ago Big Brother hit with over 650 Ofcom complaints for stars' horrifying comments

Ofcom has revealed that ITV2's Big Brother received over 600 complaints from viewers for two of last week's episodes

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30 h. ago The Great British Bake Off: Lesley Holloway misses out on spot in the top five as she is sent packing for her 'chewy' meringue

The hairdresser, 59, narrowly missed out on a spot in the top five during meringue week as judge Paul Hollywood complained her showstopper was 'too chewy'.

Politics

32 h. ago Warning issued over flu season with five groups urged to get the vaccine

Recent vaccine policy changes have created some confusion, particularly around COVID-19 vaccines

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60 h. ago Why Brits are so sick right now as Covid, flu and colds spread amid new strains

Many of the symptoms between cold, flu and more serious viruses like Covid overlap.

Science

4 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans make same complaint minutes into Movie Week madness

Week three saw the return of Strictly Come Dancing fan favourite, Movie Week, for the first themed extravaganza of this year's series but fans had one complaint...

Culture

5 d. ago Cold and flu symptoms? These are the nutrients you need – and it’s not vitamin C

Maintaining a healthy immune system by eating foods rich in vitamin C could help you prevent getting ill in the first place, experts say

Science

6 d. ago TV presenter dies aged 41 after mistaking heart attack symptoms for bad cold

Emilio Sueños, 41, told friends he was suffering from flu-like symptoms - unaware his body was already in crisis. Days later, he collapsed and was rushed to hospital in Guayaquil

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6 d. ago Killer Victorian disease that could be mistaken for Covid surges 13.6% – the 6 symptoms Brits are urged to look out for

CASES of a killer disease prevalent during the Victorian era have been on the rise - and symptoms could be mistaken for flu or Covid, warn health chiefs. The disease is preventable and curable, making rapid identification and treatment crucial. New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed levels of tuberculosis (TB)...

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7 d. ago Flu vaccine warning as NHS says 'wait' if you have one symptom

The flu jab is offered every year to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu - but there are some cases in which you shouldn't get vaccinated.

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7 d. ago Emmerdale star shares exit announcement and admits it's been 'difficult'

An Emmerdale actor has confirmed his exit from the ITV soap opera just weeks after being at the centre of a huge Ofcom complaint storyline involving Vinny Dingle

Politics

8 d. ago University graduate dies from meningitis just days after his symptoms began

Lucas Martin, 21, died on September 12, 2023, less than a week after he began feeling unwell.

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8 d. ago Our Lucas, 21, died just days after we put his symptoms down to freshers’ flu – don’t make our mistake

LUCAS Martin died just a few days after he began feeling unwell with what his family assumed was 'freshers' flu'. The 21-year-old developed a bad headache and fever in September 2023. His family put down these symptoms to 'fresher's flu', a term used to describe a host of illnesses that strike down students during the...

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8 d. ago 'We thought my brother had freshers' flu but he died days later'

Lucas Martin, 21, died on September 12, 2023, less than a week after he began feeling unwell. His family initially put his bad headaches and fever-like symptoms down to freshers' flu

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9 d. ago Skydiving instructor dies falling without parachute after becoming separated during tandem jump

Instructor Justin Fuller died in the “total freak accident” in Nashville, while the student he jumped with survived after landing in a tree

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9 d. ago Hero student who died after fighting Nottingham killer receives bravery award

Grace O'Malley-Kumar died fighting to protect her friend and fellow student Barnaby Webber, who also lost his life, as Valdo Calocane launched an attack on the students

Events

9 d. ago Schoolboy, 13, left unable to breathe after pet parrot sparked rare condition

Kenny Kajan, 13, inherited his mother's love for birds but found himself suffering flu-like symptoms, including a cough and high temperatures, before needing to go to hospital

Politics

1 week ago Covid Stratus alert as key symptom of new variant often gets mistaken for common illness

As cases of new Covid strain Stratus continue to soar throughout the UK, experts warn that patients may well easily mistake one symptom for a simple dose of the flu

Science