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Mother to walk in the steps of medics who spotted rare conditions in her twins

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Three die after ‘consuming suspected justice’ in Islamabad

PakistanThree die after 'consuming suspected justice' in IslamabadBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Unconfirmed reports circulating on social media have alleged that three individuals have died within a 72-hour period in Islamabad after reportedly consuming juice, prompting questions over both the cause of the fatalities and the adequacy of the medical response. According to details shared online, the deceased were aged 34, 19 and 22. All three individuals were initially taken to a public hospit...

Tottenham release statement after star faces racist abuse - 'League position no excuse'

Tottenham release statement after star faces racist abuse - 'League position no excuse'Tottenham have released a statement defending Kevin Danso in the aftermath of racist abuse he suffered, insisting their poor Premier League form is no excuseSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer10:43, 19 Apr 2026Updated 10:43, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesKevin Danso was subjected to racist abuse after Tottenham's result on SaturdayTottenham have come out and defended Kevin Danso after the centre-hal...

Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria, police say

Police in Austria said late on Saturday that rat poison was found inside a jar of HiPP baby food, following a recall of the product from more than 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in the country over safety fears. Police in Burgenland, Austria, said in a statement that a sample from one of the 190-gram jars of “Carrots and Potatoes” baby food reported by a customer had tested positive for rat poison. HIPP had said on Saturday that it could not be ruled out that a dangerous substance was introduced into t...

برادر نرگس محمدی: خیلی می‌ترسم او به‌سادگی جانش را از دست بدهد

حمیدرضا محمدی، برادر نرگس محمدی، برنده جایزه صلح نوبل و زندانی سیاسی در ایران، به یک روزنامه نروژی گفت: «خیلی می‌ترسم که او به‌سادگی جانش را از دست بدهد.» او افزود: «برخورد با نرگس بسیار خشن بود و به صورت، سر و سینه او ضربه زده شد.»

Get the same medication for a lower price by checking hidden code

Get the same medication for a lower price by checking hidden codePeople could be paying less for the exact same product - just in different packagingCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer10:07, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPeople should double check before buying their next pack of pills(Image: Getty)Anyone buying pain relief medication should check for an easy-to-ignore code on the box that might mean nothing to the untrained eye. But experts have suggested that it could be the key to avoid...

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How Chinese drug makers are tackling Western dominance in US$16 billion Parkinson’s race

Chinese biomedical companies deploying cutting-edge technologies are emerging as serious competitors to Western dominance in the race to treat Parkinson’s disease, in a market that could reach US$16 billion over the next decade. The firms are developing a range of approaches – from autologous cell therapies made from a patient’s own cells and ready-made cell products to gene therapies and non-invasive ultrasounds – although many of these candidates are still in early-stage trials. Many patients....

Doctors shut down Donald Trump's dangerous claim that favourite drink 'kills cancer'

EXCLUSIVE: Doctors shut down Donald Trump's dangerous claim that favourite drink 'kills cancer'Donald Trump has sparked concern with his latest unfounded medical claim, with experts warning there's no truth to his bold assertion about one particular type of drinkCommentsNewsJulia Banim Features Writer10:00, 19 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesPresident Donald Trump reportedly believes that diet soft drinks 'kill cancer', alarming experts(Image: AFP via Getty Images)The US presi...

Jesy Nelson says car containing medical equipment for twin girls with SMA stolen

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We lost stones on Mounjaro, but gained this life-changing problem. Meet the women who say that their weight-loss jabs have resulted in a shocking side-effect you've never heard before...

Research has suggested that, in addition to changes in digestion, GLP-1 drugs may influence brain pathways. One weight-loss jab user said: 'I feel like Mounjaro has stolen one of my pleasures in life.'

Blood pressure and heart disease risk for anyone using chlorhexidine

Blood pressure and heart disease risk for anyone using chlorhexidineYou need to check the ingredientsCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)09:46, 19 Apr 2026Updated 10:07, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA man using mouthwashSocial media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of if high blood pressure and heart disease by wiping out “good” bacteria that are important for the cardiovascular system, but an expert says the truth is 'far more complex'.‌Our mout...

Dead bodies of at least 50 babies found dumped in Trinidad and Tobago graveyard

Dead bodies of at least 50 babies found dumped in Trinidad and Tobago graveyardThe bodies of at least 50 babies and six adults have been found dumped at a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago - police have launched an urgent investigationCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead09:29, 19 Apr 2026Updated 09:36, 19 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe remains of at least 50 infants and six adults were discovered at the graveyard(Image: AFP via Getty Images)An investigation has been launched after the bod...

Pakistan’s INMOL Cancer Hospital joins IAEA global network in major milestone

HealthMust ReadPakistan’s INMOL Cancer Hospital joins IAEA global network in major milestoneBy Shoaib Nizami-Apr 19, 2026In a significant achievement for Pakistan, Lahore’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Oncology Lahore (INMOL) has been included in the global network of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The INMOL Cancer Hospital in Lahore has formally been awarded the status of a collaborating centre, with a commemorative plaque presented to mark the recognition. The designatio...

'Frustrated' Scotland show signs of growth in Belgium

'Frustrated' Scotland show signs of growth in BelgiumImage source, Scottish FAByAmy CanavanBBC Sport Scotland at King Power at Den Dreef StadionPublished5 minutes agoWhen the full-time whistle pierced the Leuven air, signalling Scotland were unscathed in back-to-back games against Group B4 top seeds Belgium, there was a collective feeling among the visitors.Not one of accomplishment or joy, not even job done, but rather frustration that they would be leaving with one point instead of a...

‘Why change stable delimitation framework based on old Census data? That has not been answered’: Former LS Secretary General

“How will we find a reasonable population base? This needs to be studied … It should be considered whether population should be the only criterion … it is not a matter which the House can decide in a two or three-day special sitting,” P D T Achary says in an interview.

Kyren Wilson's wife's heartbreaking health battle after suffering stroke and son's surgery

Kyren Wilson's wife's heartbreaking health battle after suffering stroke and son's surgeryKyren Wilson was forced to miss two major snooker events to support his wifeCommentsSportAbbie Meehan Senior Sports Writer09:00, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesKyren Wilson's family have faced their fair share of health issues(Image: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)Kyren Wilson was forced to skip two events ahead of the World Snooker Championship due to family health concerns. The 2024 world ch...

Over 44.5 mln children administered polio vaccine, in national drive

HealthPakistanOver 44.5 mln children administered polio vaccine, in national driveBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on Sunday said that Over 4,45,00,000 children were vaccinated in six days of the national anti-polio drive, the second countrywide drive that is being concluded today. The NEOC in a statement said that in Punjab over 22.9 million children were administered polio vaccine, while in Sindh 1.03 million children inoculated against the cri...

Woman, 22, has cancer and 18 months to live after vaping since age of 15

Woman, 22, has cancer and 18 months to live after vaping since age of 15The retail assistant said doctors turned her away eight timesCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)08:23, 19 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesKayley Boda was getting through one 600-puff a week when she started coughing up a brown substance with "grainy bits"A woman who started vaping aged 15 has been given 18 months to live after being diagnosed with lung cancer aged 21. Kayley Boda, 22, was getting thro...

Israeli army says soldier killed in southern Lebanon

InternationalIsraeli army says soldier killed in southern LebanonBy AFP -Apr 19, 2026Israel’s military said on Sunday that a soldier died during combat in southern Lebanon, where a temporary ceasefire had come into effect this week. “Lidor Porat, aged 31, from Ashdod, a soldier in the 7106th Battalion, 769th Regional Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon,” the Israeli military said in a statement, without providing further details. The total Israeli army death toll in the six-week war...