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‘Serious’ form of arthritis could be caused by common skin condition
‘Serious’ form of arthritis could be caused by common skin conditionEven people who have family members with the skin condition could be at riskCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer15:02, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPsoriatic arthritis can affect adults of any age (Image: GETTY)Psoriasis, which affects over a million people in the UK, could put patients and their family members at risk for a unique form of arthritis. It can affect a range of joints across the body and eve...
With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance
Some lawmakers are calling for widespread reforms following years of surveillance scandals and abuses across successive U.S. administrations. But even if the spy law known as Section 702 expires in April, the government's spy powers will not automatically lapse.
Mum, 29, with 'heart like no other' laid to rest after fatal 'roadside assault'
Mum, 29, with 'heart like no other' laid to rest after fatal 'roadside assault'Family members paid their respects to Scarlett Faulkner at her funeral today, which was held in Ireland just a few weeks after the mum was attacked in a shock assaultNewsRuairi Scott Byrne and Liam Doyle14:59, 17 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesScarlett Faulkner was laid to rest after her family withdrew her life support(Image: Irish Mirror)A 29-year-old mum who died in a shock roadside assault was remembered...
Kids under 10 taking to vaping: Experts share ways to rid addiction
Kids under taking to vaping Experts share ways to rid addiction
Full list of groups that could get free or discounted dental treatment
Full list of groups that could get free or discounted dental treatmentNot everyone is entitled but it's worth checkingCommentsNewsSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer14:34, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesYour dentist will need proof you are eligible(Image: Getty)If you need to get a check-up and require dental treatment, you could get it for free. According to the NHS, certain groups of people may be eligible. If you meet the criteria, you can receive NHS dental treatment free of charge or get...
Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
InternationalAverage of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN saysBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N. Women on Friday, and the agency warned that deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025, according to the report by U.N. Women, an agency that focuses on gender...
Dozens of women and girls killed each day during Gaza war, UN says
NewsWorldMiddle EastDozens of women and girls killed each day during Gaza war, UN saysA report by UN Women on deaths during the Gaza war was released on FridayOlivia Le Poidevin Friday 17 April 2026 14:16 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2959852","articleMeta":{"url":"https...
I'm A Celeb's Beverley Callard shares 'worrying' results from breast cancer surgery
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How trauma affects you during crises: UAE workshop shares key signs
National Archives and Library has organised a virtual workshop focusing on understanding trauma responses during crises and emergencies.Titled “Understanding trauma responses during times of crisis”, the session highlighted the importance of psychological safety and its impact on both mental and physical health, as well as workplace focus and productivity.Raising awarenessThe workshop aimed to explain the concept of trauma and how it affects individuals, while also introducing simple approaches...
Mum sheds 17st, quitting years of booze and binges after 'light at the end of the tunnel' moment
Mum sheds 17st, quitting years of booze and binges after 'light at the end of the tunnel' moment Mia Rose tipped the scales at 26.5st after years of weekend drink and drug bingesCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor13:24, 17 Apr 2026Updated 13:24, 17 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesMia used to weigh 26.5st A mum-of-two weighing 26.5st, who spent 14 years bingeing on alcohol and drugs every weekend, shed an incredible 17st after a devastating wake-up call about her deteriorating health....
Killer gunned down ex-girlfriend as she took part in breast cancer charity walk
Killer gunned down ex-girlfriend as she took part in breast cancer charity walkJackson Hopper has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree murder following the shooting death of med student Ellie Claire Young in Memphis, Tennessee, in 2024NewsLiam Doyle13:21, 17 Apr 2026Updated 13:22, 17 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesJackson Hopper will spend 40 years behind bars for the killing of Ellie Claire Young(Image: Shelby County Sheriff's Office)A sick killer who gunned down his girlfriend while s...
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth58 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRos TappendenSouth of EnglandGoogleTwo of the cases were from Budmouth Academy in WeymouthThree young people have contracted meningitis in a Dorset town in recent weeks, health bosses have said.Two are pupils at Budmouth Academy, Weymouth, and the other attends Wey Valley Academy, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).It said the cases were confirmed between 20 March and 15 April and w...
Women who still feel tired after sleeping told 'speak to a doctor'
Women who still feel tired after sleeping told 'speak to a doctor'The warning signs can easily be dismissed as coming from a busy lifestyleCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer13:03, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesIf sleep doesn't help your tiredness, something could be wrong(Image: Dmitrii Marchenko via Getty Images)Women who are tired, even after a full night's sleep, should ask their GP to test them for a common condition that millions put down to hectic lifestyles. In...
Woman takes DNA test after noticing ancestry issue – result uncovers 40-year secret
Woman takes DNA test after noticing ancestry issue – result uncovers 40-year secretA routine DNA test has led to a discovery that has uncovered a decades-old family mystery stretching back more than 40 years.NewsMaria Ortega Foreign Content Specialist and Daniel Windham Assistant Editor, Trendswatch13:02, 17 Apr 2026Updated 13:02, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBoth women are now adults with their own families(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Two women born just minutes apart in the same Buenos Aires ho...
Doctors in training learn cooking skills to help patients amid America's chronic disease crisis
Future doctors at some medical schools are learning more than anatomy, pathology and pharmacology these days. They're learning to cook healthy foods patients will actually want to eat.The training is part of a growing field called culinary medicine, which blends cooking skills with nutrition education. It's gaining momentum at medical schools nationwide, The New York Times recently reported, with schools like Tufts University launching courses in 2025.In many programs, that means stepping into a...
AI is slowly making your brain lazier and more dependent on it, study finds
AI is slowly making your brain lazier and more dependent on it study finds
Three new cases of meningitis confirmed in Dorset after outbreak left two dead
Three new cases of meningitis confirmed in Dorset high schools after outbreakThe news came as the agency announced antibiotics and vaccines are being offered to youngsters in the area. This is a Breaking News storyNewsGeorgia Diebelius Content Editor12:54, 17 Apr 2026Updated 12:59, 17 Apr 2026View ImageWeymouth in Dorset is a very traditional seaside town(Image: Getty Images)Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Weymouth, Dorset, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)...
A third of over-45s have never had a 'proper dance' – and now feel 'too old'
A third of over-45s have never had a 'proper dance' – and now feel 'too old'Nearly a third of over-45s claim they’ve never let their hair down and had a 'proper dance' – despite growing up in a decade synonymous with rave culture and dance music.CommentsLifestyleGemma Francis12:53, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesOver-45s worry they are 'too old' to have a proper dance now(Image: Getty Images)A study of 2,000 adults found 29% of those aged 45 and over say they’ve...
Meningitis B: Jabs and antibiotics offered as three cases found in Weymouth
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More delay for assisted dying law in Isle of Man amid safeguarding concerns
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