2 h. ago When the trip of a lifetime ends in a medical emergency. From bleeding eyes following a mosquito bite to the stomach bug that has lasted three years

The idea of a holiday in a far-flung corner of the world sounds appealing but it can come with risks and for some unlucky travellers that means the experience of developing a tropical disease.

Politics

22 h. ago Chikungunya virus symptoms and is there a vaccine after mosquito bite warning over rise in cases

Travellers are being urged to be vigilant 🦟

Events

41 h. ago When Odie the cavoodle needed emergency surgery, the veterinary staff showed why they are the unsung heroes of healthcare | Ranjana Srivastava

The vet’s diagnosis of ‘it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma’ was not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient was wagging his tailSpeaking on a panel with me, a paediatric anaesthetist says that every time she takes a patient into theatre, she says to the parent, “I will take good care of your child.” Somehow, just imagining this solemn promise makes me tearful although I don’t even know that a variation of these words is headed my way.For the past week, our cavoodle Odie has been vomiting. The vet’s diagnosis of “it could be a stomach bug or lymphoma” is not exactly reassuring but, admittedly, the patient is wagging its tail. Continue reading...

Events

68 h. ago Wicked Arizona stepmother's chilling 911 calls 'after she and boyfriend tortured girl, 10, to death'

Anicia Woods called 911 three times on July 27 to report she was taking her 'daughter' - later identified as Rebekah Baptiste - to an emergency medical service station because she was not breathing.

Events

3 d. ago Robbie Brewer dies after medical emergency during race at Bowman Gray Stadium

A veteran stock-car driver has died after a medical emergency during a short-track race in North Carolina

Events

4 d. ago Chad Michael Murray's harrowing near death experience as he suffers medical emergency

Freakier Friday star Chad Michael Murray has recalled the moment he feared he would die as he was 'in and out of consciousness' after his internal organs became twisted

Events

4 d. ago Rangers devastated as fan dies after medical emergency at Dundee match

Rangers said on Sunday: "Everyone at Rangers is devastated to have learned of the passing of one of our supporters at yesterday’s match with Dundee."

Events

5 d. ago EFL clash stopped and players forced to leave pitch after medical emergency

An EFL clash between Exeter and Blackpool was stopped and players were taken away from the pitch after a fan needed medical attention in the away end

Sport

7 d. ago British adventurer just back from trip of a lifetime to Mount Everest was killed in head on collision with ambulance after damaged tyre lost air, inquest hears

Lauren McFarland, 30, lost control of her red Fiat Punto as she drove along the A66 near Keswick, in Cumbria, in January last year.

Events

8 d. ago Woman wakes up from coma moments before her organs were going to be harvested

Danella Gallegos was left in a coma after a medical emergency and her family agreed to donate her organs – but she showed signs of life before the operation and is now making a full recovery

Politics

9 d. ago Three evacuated after medical emergency at US Antarctic research base

The high-risk 20-hour operation took place in the complete darkness of the Antarctic winter

Science

9 d. ago Francis Ford Coppola in hospital in Rome for ‘scheduled’ procedure

A representative for the Godfather film-maker denied earlier reports that the director had experienced a mild cardiac arrhythmiaFrancis Ford Coppola, the veteran American Italian film-maker behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, underwent a non-emergency medical procedure in Rome, according to his representative, who disputed earlier reports that he had suffered a mild cardiac arrhythmia.“Mr Coppola went in for a scheduled update procedure with acclaimed Dr Andrea Natale, his doctor of over 30 years, and is resting nicely,” the representative said in response to Italian media reports that the director was hospitalised, adding “all is well.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago The Breakdown | The Lions will endure but who can we expect in the squad for 2029?

Ben Earl’s unambiguous backing shows how the tourists’ future could work even in a new world of rebel leaguesThe average worker bee, in the busiest months of the year, generally lives for up to seven weeks. Talk about a short and sweet existence. It is not dissimilar with British & Irish Lions tours. One moment players are winning a major series, the next their team abruptly ceases to exist. That’s all, folks, unless you can make the next trip in four years.That is a lifetime for many professional athletes, particularly those who routinely operate on a week-to-week basis and are about to enjoy a long-awaited summer break. So you would expect someone like England’s Ben Earl to roll his eyes and change the subject when asked if he would like to be involved in the scheduled next men’s tour to New Zealand in 2029. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Coronation Street's Colson Smith 'has no words' as he ditches UK after exit move by co

The ITV soap's former Craig Tinker actor was seen ditching the UK for a trip of a lifetime following a sweet gesture from his former co-stars

Politics

3 w. ago Emmerdale character to be found dead as killer John strikes again

Emmerdale's John Sugden will claim another victim after leaving someone to die amid a medical emergency, with a body set to be found by another villager on the ITV soap

Events