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Baby born with heart failure needs a transplant or he could die before Christmas. Picture: Newcastle Hospitals / SWNS

Breaking Baby George could die before Christmas if heart donor isn't found

Winter viruses can be particularly dangerous for children and the elderly

Health chiefs warn cases of flu and Norovirus are 'creeping up'

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves Dorland House in London, where he was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. (Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA)

How much money has been spent on the Covid Inquiry so far?

Losing weight after Christmas doesn't have to be a slog - these exercises could make it fun instead. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

8 fun ways to lose that Christmas weight

Almost half of UK couples have high blood pressure, the study suggests.

Why getting married is raising your blood pressure

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson attacks ‘absurd’ Partygate representation

Nutrition & Diet

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA unveils monster meatball - the same size as a Christmas turkey

IKEA's giant meatball weighs in at a whopping 4.5kg (that's roughly the same size as a cat)

Before and after as Shaun drops almost eight stone in weight.

How grandad lost eight stone in weight and transformed his life

Broccoli is also thought to help combat type 2 diabetes. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

"Brilliant" broccoli can help us live longer, says TV doctor

Acne can become a big problem for people during the winter months. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Four ways to prevent an acne breakout during the winter

Eating a banana for breakfast isn't as good for you as you might think. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Why you should never eat a banana for breakfast

Nutritionist Lara Buckle from The Wellness Detective. (Picture: Contributed)

"Concerns persist" over damage done by aspartame

Eating popcorn could reduce your risk of dementia. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Could eating popcorn really combat dementia?

Fitness & Exercise

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Influencer and mum-of-five Raechelle Chase dies suddenly - tributes
Influencer and mum-of-five Raechelle Chase dies suddenly as loved ones pay tribute to 'bright light'
Jennifer Aniston Profile image

What are Jennifer Aniston’s secrets to staying slim and looking good?

A TV star paramedic stabbed in the chest on a call out has spoken for the first time after her attacker was jailed (SWNS)

How circus classes helped this paramedic overcome a serious stab wound

The exercises have been found to have numerous health benefits. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Men who cycle, jog or swim could cut risk of nine cancers

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, was recently spotted wearing a $4 NuCalm patch that promises to relieve stress. But do wellbeing wearables work?

Wellbeing wearables: What are they and how can they improve health?

NHS

A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

Jackie Britton, who lives in Fareham, had a blood transfusion in 1983 following the birth of her first child - and discovered almost 30 years later that she had been given infected blood. (Picture: Contributed)

"I have infected blood - I feel betrayed by so many MPs"

Devan Hopkins was told by a doctor that he was experiencing winter flu symptoms after he started feeling unwell in October 2022.

Man told he had seasonal flu by doctor ended up in coma for ten days

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff offered free Starbucks coffee - how to claim

E-cigarettes & Vaping

Cigarettes will be a thing of the past - in about 80 years.

Those who want NOS and cigarettes badly enough will still find a way

Making nitrous oxide and cigarettes illegal is a good start - but the government should have gone further.

David George

A lorry driver suffered horror injuries when an e-cigarette exploded in his hand. Mike Calver, 38, was changing the battery on his device at home in Stoke-on-Trent, when it blew up. His hand, beard and clothes were set on fire - while the scalding e-cigarette stuck to his hand.

E-cigarette explodes and leaves man in hospital with severe burns

Rishi Sunak is considering new anti-smoking measures which would effectively ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak proposes smoking ban for next generation

Four vape advertisements that appeared on TikTok have been banned for breaching advertising guidelines. Photos by Adobe Photos. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

Four vape ads banned from TikTok for violating guidelines

Ministers are poised to ban single-use vapes in the UK in a bid to stop children becoming addicted to the nicotine-packed devices. Credit: Getty Images

UK government set to ban single-use vapes over child addiction fears

Mitchell Baker who works at the Vapour Place a vaping shop in Bedminster, Bristol

When were vapes invented and when did they come to the UK?

Youth vaping has become a widespread problem in the UK. (Picture: Alamy/PA)

Why children are targeting corner shops to get hold of vapes

Smoking

Obesity is costing the UK almost £100bn a year (David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

Obesity is costing the UK almost £100bn a year

The UK currently faces a growing number of Type 2 diabetes patients (image: Adobe)

Quitting this habit could help save your life

Rapper Snoop Dogg (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Snoop Dogg quits smoking marijuana - here's how you can do the same

Professor Sir Chris Whitty arrives in Downing Street, London. (Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire.)

Sir Chris Whitty calls for "old-fashioned" approach to staying healthy

Mental Health

Alex Kesteris Graham

Man caught with explosive after firework went off in house

The man said his plan for the IED was to "blow himself up" as he was suicidal.

Olivia Rodrigo. (Picture: Getty Images)

How "breakup queen" Olivia Rodrigo can help us with mental health

A new study has suggested that overuse of painkillers in young people could be linked to poor mental health. (Photo: Getty Images)

The health consequences of young people overusing painkillers

Harry Redknapp labelled Kevin Keegan as ‘very brave’ (Image: Getty Images)

Loose Men | ‘Loose Women’ spin-off to return to screens this week

A man takes Viagra. Image: Graphicroyalty - stock.adobe.com

Is Viagra behind the rise of Hollywood's older dads club? Jamie Jones

Childline has become inundated with calls from youngsters about their mental health. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Kids from poorer areas less likely to get proper mental health support

TikTok's ‘For You’ feed pushes children to harmful mental health content, according to a new 2023 study from Amnesty International. Photos by Adobe. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

TikTok ‘For You’ feed directs children to harmful content, study finds

Wellbeing

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

The "important" vitamins you should be taking this winter

These vitamins are "incredibly important" to our health during the winter.

People are expected to spend around £2billion in the UK this Singles' Day, either on gifts for themselves or on early Christmas presents for friends and family. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

Explainer Singles' Day explained: what it is, when it is and how it's celebrated

Impostor syndrome can be sparked by a number of things - but it can be beaten. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

What is impostor syndrome and why do most of us suffer from it?

Matthew Perry's final TikTok post before his death left fans with the message that 'people do change'. Photo by Getty Images.

Matthew Perry's message that 'people do change' in last TikTok post

Getting a good night's sleep is a vital part of any successful day. (Picture: Paolese / Adobe Stock)

How clocks going back could impact your sleep

More Health

A medical staff member grabs a test for whooping cough (Image: DENIS LOVROVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Whooping cough is spreading across the UK - what are its symptoms

Follow these tips to clear up your cold pronto. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

10 ways to quickly get rid of a cold

Blood samples (Image: VASILY MAXIMOV/AFP via Getty Images)

New blood test can tell if your major organs are ageing fast or slowly

Boris Johnson leaves Dorland House in London, where he is giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. (Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

Covid Inquiry: Latest updates as Boris Johnson gives evidence

Former prime minister Boris Johnson giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson appears desperate to save his own skin

walking pneumonia 'epidemic sweeping Europe - what you need to know. Picture: PA

Walking pneumonia 'epidemic' spreads across Europe

Boris Johnson is giving evidence to the Covid Inquiry. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Covid Inquiry latest: Boris Johnson defends 'toxic' No10 culture

Boris Johnson is giving evidence to the Covid Inquiry today. (Picture: Getty Images)

Boris Johnson was "anxious" about entering lockdown too early

Driving a replica Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa around Goodwood is apparently the most attractive I've ever looked. (Picture: Car Chase Heroes)

The sexier your car, the sexier you are, new study claims

Former prime minister Boris Johnson. (Picture: Leon Neal/WPA pool /Getty Images)

Will Boris Johnson really apologise for his trailblazing incompetence? David George

Six-year-old Varden Callaghan was diagnosed with a brain tumour after his mum noticed he was blinking too much. Picture: SWNS

Six-year old's brain tumour found after he began blinking too much

The British Medical Association said junior doctors are set to walk out in the latest round of industrial action.

Junior doctors in England voted to strike over pay

Boris Johnson's wife Carrie outside Downing Street. (Picture: Getty Images)

Was Carrie Johnson really the one pulling the strings during Covid?

Anxiety over Christmas can be a major problem, says Dr Tim Mercer. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

GP's top tips for managing "burden" of Christmas anxiety

Dementia is one of the UK’s leading causes of death and Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 50 per cent of these cases. Picture: Getty Images

Around 36% of dementia sufferers remain undiagnosed in England

Sam Thompson on ITV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

Sam Thompson "not alone" after ADHD diagnosis

The JN.1 variant has also been nicknamed the "Juno Variant".

Everything you need to know about the new Covid variant

Christmas tree syndrome is real - here's what to look out for

Can you really be allergic to your Christmas tree?

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Claudia Winkleman has announced she will be leaving her BBC Radio 2 show in the new year and revealed who will replace her

Claudia Winkleman announces she is leaving her BBC Radio 2 show

The Met Office has issued new snow and ice warnings across the UK this weekend as temperatures plummet below freezing. (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

New snow and ice warnings issued across UK as temperatures plummet

A new international appeal has been launch by Hampshire police after new developments were made regarding the body of a man found in Micheldever in 2017 (Credit: Canva/Hampshire Police)

Face reconstruction and new clues to mystery man found dead in barn