I felt a tightening in my chest and my breathing beginning to rapidly decline (Picture: Lizzie) Walking along the riverbank in Cheshire in January 2021, I suddenly became aware that I could smell smoke. I knew what was about to happen next… Right on cue, I felt a tightening in my chest and my breathing beginning to rapidly decline. An emergency call […]
This weekend thousands of people will be pounding the pavement in London, as the London marathon takes place. The runners will be undertaking the 26.2 mile route, and whether they’re an elite athlete or a novice, there’s no denying that it will have a major impact on their bodies. Even with all the necessary training […]
26 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Doctors said our daughter was doing fine, weeks later she was dead
Amber died aged 22 (Picture: Martin and Amanda Walker) The first time Martin and Amanda Walker came across the term ‘SUDEP’ was after the death of their daughter. ‘I had never heard of it, or been told about it,’ says Amanda. Amber died aged 22, alone in her bed, in 2023. Amber was ‘extremely entertaining,’ […]
25 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Mass study reveals alarming new side effects of Ozempic-style weight loss drugs
New research has found a worrying side effect of some weight loss injections (Picture: Getty Images) From ‘Ozempic face’ to ‘Ozempic fingers’ and even ‘Wegovy butt,’ the potential side effects of weight loss medications have been well-documented. But now, a new study has revealed yet another troubling by-product of the drug – and this time, […]
23 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Toxin caused by common stomach bug could be driving up rates of bowel cancer
Rates of bowel cancer among young Britons have been increasing for years (Picture: Getty Images) A toxin produced by E. coli – the troublesome bug that causes vomiting and fevers – could be behind rising bowel cancer rates. The disease, also called colorectal cancer, predominantly impacts people over 50 though for the last two decades has […]
22 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Consumers report health improvements with NobleNature’s expert formulations
NobleNature’s Magnesium 5-in-1 has rapidly become a popular choice among UK consumers in the health and nutrition space (Picture: NobleNature) A new supplement is gaining traction across the UK thanks to a formula that is capturing attention for its practical benefits. Over 80,000 units of the supplement have been sold within a span of four […]
Running the London Marathon this weekend? There’ll be a freebie or two in sight (Picture: Getty Images) On your marks, set, go. On Sunday, April 27, more than 56,000 runners are expected to cross the finish line of the world-famous London Marathon. But before you lace up your trainers for the big day, there’ll no […]
20 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
I was found unconscious – 20 years on, I still don’t know what happened
I have no recollection of any injury, collapsing, or the subsequent treatment (Picture: Chris Read-Jones) Staring at myself in the mirror, I could hardly believe what my eyes were seeing. Half of my short, black head of hair had been shaved off and in its place was a large, stitched up wound that stretched right across […]
17 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death should be a warning to us all
We now know Michelle Trachtenberg’s cause of death (Picture: Gilbert Flores) When I heard that Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications, my heart sank. On February 26, the 39-year-old actress, best known for her roles as Dawn Summers in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl, and figure skater Casey in Ice Princess, […]
16 Apr, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
It took months to get Dad’s diagnosis – he died just 6 days later
Grace Gillen (left) with her late father, Eamonn (Picture: Grace Gillen) My phone rang as Dad was lying unconscious in his bed in the room next door. ‘Your dad has pancreatic cancer,’ the consultant said solemnly, ‘I’m sorry, but there is nothing we can do.’ My dad, Eamonn, died just six days after that phone call on March 16, 2023, aged 58. […]