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Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Aped inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Zoologist and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSam WoodhouseBBCHis book The Naked Ape was a controversial sensation when it was released in 1967Desmond Morris, the zoologist, author, artist and television presenter, has died aged 98.Morris was best known for his book, The Naked Ape, which was published in 1967. It framed modern humans as still being fundamentally ape-like despite our technological advances and evolution. He was also a surrealist painte...

Beloved teacher, 65, who devoted her life to helping disabled children had terrible secret, prosecutors say

Beloved teacher, 65, who devoted her life to helping disabled children had terrible secret, prosecutors sayBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:56, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 15:06, 20 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt

Hong Kong’s food safety watchdog has urged people with gluten allergies not to eat a Marks & Spencer yoghurt product after the allergen was found but not declared on the label. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) said on Monday night it was investigating the omission of gluten from the ingredients list of the supermarket’s authentic vanilla Greek yoghurt product. The affected batch, imported by Alf Retail Hong Kong Limited, is sold in 500g (18oz) packs with a use-by date of May 12. “The CFS noticed...

Tick season is sending more people to hospitals. Here's how you can protect yourself.

The CDC is reporting the most weekly emergency room visits for tick bites for this time of the year in at least a decade. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to protect yourself and your family.

Cancer tied to woman's vaping habit since age 15 as she's now given just months to live

A young woman who started vaping at the age of 15 has been given just 18 months to live — after being diagnosed with lung cancer in her early 20s. Kayley Boda, 22, of Manchester, in the United Kingdom, was engaging in heavy vaping on a regular basis when she started coughing up a brown substance with "grainy bits" in it in January 2025, news agency SWNS reported. The retail assistant said doctors turned her away eight times, telling her she had a chest infection — until she began coughing up blo...

Dieting 8-hour rule could help you lose weight - but there is a catch

Dieting 8-hour rule could help you lose weight - but there is a catchA nutritionist has spoken about the pros and cons of the diet techniqueCommentsNewsNicholas Dawson13:45, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA nutritionist has spoken about a particular diet technique(Image: Getty)A nutrition expert has assessed a popular dieting technique. She said that while some people may experience weight and fat loss with this approach, it may not be suitable for everyone.‌Intermittent fasting has surged in popularit...

IMF loads $7 billion package with 11 new conditions for govt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) loaded the $7 billion bailout package with nearly a dozen more conditions, including approval of the new budget by the National Assembly in line with the fund’s agreement and amending laws governing the special economic and technology zones. The government has committed to the IMF that Parliament would approve the fiscal year 2026-27 budget in line with the IMF staff agreement to the $7b programme targets. This is the second time that the governm...

Can walnuts truly be crowned 'the healthiest nut'? How the brain-shaped kernels can lower cholesterol, help to protect against depression AND prevent mindless snacking

Can walnuts truly be crowned 'the healthiest nut'? How the brain-shaped kernels can lower cholesterol, help to protect against depression AND prevent mindless snackingREAD MORE: Experts reveal the dementia-busting benefits of almondsBy MARCUS BARNES Published: 10:24, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 13:24, 20 April 2026 e-mail 56 shares

Anyone who had Covid could have disease ‘signature’ in their blood

Anyone who had Covid could have disease ‘signature’ in their bloodScientists have discovered a lasting legacy of the pandemicCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer13:23, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesScientists discovered a 'signature' of the infection in long Covid patients(Image: GETTY)A new study has discovered a “signature” of Covid in the blood of some people who had fallen ill with the virus. Blood tests showed the mark remained even months after the initial...

Olivia Munn says cancer journey led her to be ‘kinder to myself’

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یک سرماخوردگی ساده دو میلیون تومان آب می‌خورد

پیام‌های رسیده به ایران‌اینترنشنال در زمینه افزایش بهای خدمات درمانی نشان می‌دهند هزینه یک سرماخوردگی ساده شامل خرید چند ورق آنتی‌بیوتیک و سرم، به حدود دو میلیون تومان رسیده است.

Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page explains how she lost weight after 'worrying' health scare

Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page explains how she lost weight after 'worrying' health scareGavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page has opened up about dropping two dress sizes after concerning health test results led her to make major lifestyle changes3amChristopher Sharp Trendswatch Reporter12:40, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesJoanna Page has written about her weight loss(Image: Dave Benett, Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page has candidly revealed how sh...

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Cycling during the Tube strike? Here’s how to do it safely

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Anxiety vs stress: The difference could change how you seek help

Anxiety vs stress The difference could change how you seek help

Argyll Street crash victim Klaudia Zakrzewska - aka influencer Klaudiaglam - fighting for life

Argyll Street crash victim Klaudia Zakrzewska - aka influencer Klaudiaglam - fighting for lifeA car collided with influencer and model Klaudia Zakrzewska and two other pedestrians outside a central London nightclub early on Sunday. A woman has been arrestedNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj12:11, 20 Apr 2026Updated 13:07, 20 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesA car hit pedestrians in Soho in the early hours of Sunday morning(Image: X)The woman run over outside a London nightclub has been identified as a popular influen...

'I could feel hands rummaging in my abdomen and realised I was still being operated on. I tried to cry out, but couldn't': Why the nightmare of waking mid-procedure is more common than doctors ever tell you

'I could feel hands rummaging in my abdomen and realised I was still being operated on. I tried to cry out, but couldn't': Why the nightmare of waking mid-procedure is more common than doctors ever tell youBy JULIE COOK Published: 12:11, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 12:11, 20 April 2026 e-mail 18 View comments

Approximately 300,000 children missed during year’s 2nd nationwide polio campaign

ISLAMABAD: The second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the ongoing year has missed its target of vaccination by around 300,000 children. The week-long campaign aimed to vaccinate more than 45 million children under the age of five. However, according to data released by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on Monday, more than 44.7m children were vaccinated against polio. “Due to the tireless efforts of polio workers, the vaccine reached over 44.7m children across the country. In add...

High salt intake linked to faster memory decline in one group, study finds

Excess salt intake has long been linked to higher blood pressure, but now a new study has also tied it to quicker cognitive decline in certain groups.In a six-year study of more than 1,200 older adults 60 and older, Australian researchers found that higher baseline dietary sodium intake was associated with faster decline in "episodic recall" in men, but not in women. "Episodic recall is a type of memory used to recall personal experiences and specific events from one’s past, such as where you pa...

‘Overlooked’ breakfast food that can lower cholesterol naturally

‘Overlooked’ breakfast food that can lower cholesterol naturallyA simple breakfast swap could help reduce cholesterol levels more than other cerealsCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer11:41, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe nutritionist explained why it is so good for your cholesterol levels(Image: GETTY)People looking to lower their cholesterol levels will have heard how vital adding more fibre to their diet can be. However, one expert has highlighted an often overlooked...