The easily-missed signs of ‘world’s most infectious illness’ that affects kids

YOUR child’s off their food, a bit irritable, eyes red in bright light. It’s easy to chalk it up to yet another bug. But these could be the quiet beginnings of measles – a virus that travels quickly and hits hard. Sign up for The Irish Sun newsletter Thank you! Measles affected 22 people in … Read more

Warning as common over-the-counter drug taken by millions globally is ‘linked to cancer’

A COMMON over-the counter medication that’s been available for decades and is taken by millions worldwide has been singled out for its possible cancer risk. Phenazopyridine, typically sold under brand names like Pyridium or Safrel and generally available over-the-counter in pharmacies and some supermarkets, is used to relieve symptoms caused by urinary tract infections. 2 Phenazopyridine … Read more

Mum’s warning after daughter, 20, with severe peanut allergy died from eating a ‘couple of mouthfuls’ of ready meal

A HEARTBROKEN mum has issued an urgent warning after her daughter, 20, died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal. Jess North, who had a severe peanut allergy, tragically died from an anaphylactic reaction on May 9, 2021. 5 Jess North died after eating just “a couple of mouthfuls” of a ready meal … Read more

I got a horrifying 7-year infection after my boyfriend farted in my face – docs were stunned when they looked up my nose

A WOMAN says she was left with a seven-year infection after her boyfriend farted in her face. Though the pair parted ways, Christine Connell was plagued by a stuffy nose and facial pain for years afterwards. 7 Christine Connell claims she got a sinus infection after her boyfriend farted in her face 7 Her partner … Read more

Horror bite from Britain’s ‘most dangerous spider’ leaves man struggling to walk & in ‘unbearable’ pain

A BITE from “Britain’s most dangerous spider” has left a man in “unbearable” pain and struggling to walk. Keith Robinson, 65, says he developed a large, angry inflammation on his leg shortly after clearing out cobwebs at home. 6 Keith Robinson developed a large inflammation on his leg shortly after clearing out cobwebs at homeCredit: … Read more

‘Healthy’ schoolgirl, 17, ‘dies’ in front of terrified classmates after GP dismissed symptoms as ‘anxiety’

TEENAGER Evelyn Walker was assured by doctors that her symptoms were caused by anxiety. But two years later, the seemingly fit and healthy 17-year-old schoolgirl collapsed and ‘died’ in front of her terrified classmates.  8 Evelyn Walker collapsed suddenly at school in front of her classmatesCredit: Kennedy News 8 The sixth form student, 17, and … Read more

Warning to anyone who sees blackbirds in their garden this summer over deadly virus decimating critical species

A WARNING has been issued to gardeners to look out for blackbirds this summer. Almost half of the species’ population has been decimated from a mosquito-borne disease. 1 Blackbird population has been on decline over a deadly virusCredit: Getty Scientists are now calling on UK households with gardens to monitor blackbird population. Anyone whose garden … Read more

Shingles jab ‘slashes risk of deadly heart attack and stroke for 8 years’, study shows – have you had yours?

THE shingles vaccine lowers the risk of a heart attack or stroke for up to eight years, new research shows.  People given a jab to protect against the painful rash illness have a 23 per cent lower risk of potentially deadly cardiovascular events. 1 Less than half of those eligible have had their NHS shingles … Read more

Warwick Davis’ wife’s cause of death revealed with star suffering spinal surgery complications before dying aged 53

THE cause of death of Warwick Davis’ wife’s has been revealed – after it emerged the star suffered surgery complications before her death. The Harry Potter star announced his partner’s death aged 53 on March 24 last year as he paid tribute to his “favourite human”. 8 Samantha passed away in April last yearCredit: Instagram 8 The … Read more