49 m. ago General Hospital star Kirsten Storms undergoing brain surgery for aneurysm

The actor’s surgery is being scheduled for sometime in the ‘next two weeks’

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60 m. ago New Covid strain symptoms and how they differ from common cold

It can be hard to tell whether a runny nose or sore throat is a sign of Covid or just a typical seasonal cold

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62 m. ago Plant one common vegetable in October for stronger growth and an 'earlier' harvest

It may be cold out, but it's a good time to get certain vegetables growing in the garden - and a home gardener has shared a common one that you can sow now for a bountiful harvest next spring

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75 m. ago Man with rare disease told at 18 he'd have to wait 22 years for hip replacement

Jack Brennan, from Dublin, was told he was too young for a double hip replacement at just 18 after spending years in immense pain - but he finally got the surgery five years later

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80 m. ago BBC presenter Owain Wyn Evans shares health update after undergoing surgery

BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans has revealed he will be 'off air for a while' after undergoing emergency surgery

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2 h. ago How to tell if you have Covid, cold or flu as experts warn of 'worrying' surge in UK Covid cases

Coughs and colds are seemingly rampant at the moment. Here's how to tell the difference between common winter viruses

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2 h. ago BBC presenter Owain Wyn Evans praises NHS after emergency gallbladder surgery

The Radio 2 favourite shared photos from his hospital bed and at home as stars from Zoe Ball to Sara Cox sent messages of support

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3 h. ago The common signs of endometriosis that affect one in 10 women

British singer and songwriter Ella Henderson said finally getting an official diagnosis had been ‘validating and empowering’

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3 h. ago Man investigated for failing to declare £22,000 worth of Pokémon cards at Singapore airport

Pokémon trading cards have surged in value in recent years

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3 h. ago NHS metformin warning for everyone taking common diabetes drug in UK

Metformin is a commonly prescribed medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

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5 h. ago Where do babies come from? Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t seem to know | Arwa Mahdawi

Science tells us that foetuses develop in the uterus, rather than the placenta – but the US health secretary has a different take. Why are Republicans so clueless about women’s bodies?Robert F Kennedy Jr is the father of six children. He’s also the US health secretary. Two facts that might lead a reasonable person to assume he possesses a basic understanding of how foetuses develop.In a shocking development, however, it seems that Kennedy – an anti-vaxxer who says his brain was partly eaten by a parasitic worm – may not know what he’s talking about. During a cabinet meeting last Thursday, Kennedy reasserted unproven claims that taking the common painkiller acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol or paracetamol, while pregnant causes autism. Doubters of this theory, he said, were motivated by Trump derangement syndrome. To underscore his point, he referenced a TikTok video he’d seen of a pregnant woman “gobbling Tylenol with her baby in her placenta”. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago What is anticyclonic gloom and why is it making the weather so dull?

Anticyclonic gloom is common in the UK during the autumn months - bringing drizzle and gloomy, grey skies

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7 h. ago Model, 44, whose fraudulent £3million legal claim against the NHS was exposed when she was caught parading around a festival in body paint is jailed

Kae Burnell-Chambers sued the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust in 2019, alleging negligence after emergency surgery was delayed in 2016.

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7 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 October: Burberry shares surge, CMA targets excessive vet bills

Royal Mail has been fined £21 million for missing its annual first and second class mail delivery targets.

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7 h. ago BBC star Owain Wyn Evans taking time off to recover after undergoing gallbladder surgery

Broadcaster says ‘we’re lucky to have NHS’ as he’s flooded with well wishes from other famous faces

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8 h. ago Vinted users face being banned after rule change to tackle common tactic

The second-hand selling site has updated its terms and conditions and sellers must now not "delete and re-list the same Item multiple times or multiple items in bulk"

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8 h. ago General Hospital star will be undergoing brain surgery for aneurysm in 'next two weeks'

General Hospital star Kirsten Storms announced on her Instagram page she will be undergoing a brain aneurysm coiling procedure in the 'next two weeks'

Science

8 h. ago BBC star Owain Wyn Evans issues health update after undergoing emergency surgery

BBC Radio 2 and TV presenter Owain Wyn Evans has been inundated with support after revealing he recently underwent surgery

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8 h. ago BBC star Owain Wyn Evans flooded with support as he shares health update

The BBC Radio 2 presenter, who also hosts Homes Under The Hammer, has been off air for a few weeks

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9 h. ago Couples therapist shares 'most common' reason people cheat on partners

A couples therapist has answered the commonly-asked questions about cheating romantic relationships - and has shared why people stray, even if they claim to be happy

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