A MUM claims her son almost died after using eye drops when a droplet rolled down his cheek and into his mouth. Katelyn Clement rushed her son Milo Nicholson to hospital when the five-year-old reportedly suffered an allergic reaction to Optrex antibacterial eye drops. 5 Milo Nicholson was rushed to hospital after a droplet of … Read more
A pioneering test can use a small sample of spit to flag the risk of heart disease, cancer and dementia. By analysing the types of bacteria in the mouth – known as the oral microbiome – experts believe they can identify risky pathogens that cause long-term health problems throughout the body. The creators of the … Read more
OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has painful feet after being diagnosed with myeloma. 2 Sun columnist Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been diagnosed with myeloma 2 The reader has experienced pain in their feet and calvesCredit: Getty Q: … Read more
A FORMER smoker has become the first patient in Britain to receive a ground-breaking “lungs in a box” transplant. Daniel Evans-Smith, 49, received the organs after they were “reconditioned” by a machine mimicking the human body. It keeps donor lungs alive for hours while a nutrient-rich liquid is pumped through them to improve their condition. … Read more
THE NHS has issued a “stay home” warning as cases of norovirus surge – and alerted Brits that a common protection won’t work. The contagious stomach bug spreads easily through close contact and eating food prepared by infected people – a stomach-turning prospect as families gathered together for Christmas festivities. 3 Health chiefs warned people … Read more
EXPERTS have called for a return of social distancing as cases of the flu surge across the UK this Christmas. Even those with symptoms of a mild cold should consider self-isolating in case they carry a virus which could be fatal to those most vulnerable, health specialists warn. 2 Health experts call for a return … Read more
LINDA Nolan has admitted she thought she was ‘going to die’ as she ‘can’t believe’ she’ll see another Christmas amid her cancer battle. The former Nolans singer and newspaper columnist has spoken candidly about living with the disease. 2 Linda Nolan has revealed she ‘can’t believe’ she will see another Christmas amid her heartbreaking cancer … Read more