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LUCY Slawson initially put her swelling down to eating too much on holiday – until she ended up paralysed. In reality, the 21-year-old had been bitten by a mosquito. 8 Lucy Slawson was enjoying her first holiday abroad when disaster struckCredit: Kennedy News 8 The 21-year-old noticed her body swelling, tripling in sizeCredit: Kennedy News…
ALL over-50s should get a four-in-one super-pill on the NHS to slash their risk of a stroke or heart attack, scientists say. A polypill lowers blood pressure and cholesterol together and might cost as little as 30p a go. 1 Scientists believe up to 80 per cent of strokes and heart attacks could be prevented…
MANY people who have had Covid-19 will be familiar with the ‘brain fog’ that lingers in the weeks or months after getting sick. But a new study has revealed that the virus could have even longer-lasting effects on the brain, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s. 1 People who tested positive for Covid-19 had higher…
DOCTORS should prescribe exercise to help older folk live longer, a study shows. Regular workouts were found to reduce the risk of early death by a quarter and also cut the risk of more than 30 common conditions. 1 A study claims that doctors should prescribe exercise to help older folk live longerCredit: Getty Staying…
A MAJOR store has recalled a popular Christmas present for kids after reports of “contamination”. The Orchard Toys Fun Food Bingo game was pulled off the shelves at Argos following official government guidance. 2 2 One shopper shared the news of the recall on FacebookCredit: Facebook Shoppers who purchased Fun Food Bingo between September 1…
A GLASS of wine per day could halve your risk of heart attack and even work better than medicine, a study claims. It comes just in time for a merry Christmas next week – but there’s a catch. 1 Up to one glass of wine per day could improve heart health, scientists saidCredit: Alamy Experts…
A MYSTERIOUS flu-like illness that’s spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has caused at least 31 deaths – and two diseases could be to blame, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. The unidentified disease, which the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling ‘Disease X’, has infected 406 people…
AN OCCASIONAL slice of cake or chocolate bar might actually be good for your heart, research suggests. A study found people who indulge their sweet tooth around four times per week have a lower risk of heart disease or stroke than sugar-free fanatics. Experts at Lund University in Sweden said it is not true that…
