Health

'I nearly missed life-saving smear test - I'm glad I didn't'

Anna Millington says 'instinct' told her to go

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Dad told headaches were sinusitis before his 'whole world fell apart'

Charlie Broadhurst first noticed symptoms back in 2011 - but when he went to hospital for an MRI scan, he was told his headaches were due to sinusitis and advised to visit his optician.

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Jessie J admits 'I went into survival mode' in latest cancer update as she jokes 'I'm moving to Scotland'

The popstar said she is "currently experiencing some delayed sadness, anger and frustration" over her diagnosis

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Fiona Phillips describes Alzheimer's battle as chasing a £5 note in the wind

The former GMTV presenter has opened up about the challenges she faces on a daily basis with the condition.

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Fiona Phillips' husband says he wishes wife had cancer instead of Alzheimer's

Martin Frizell has become Fiona's primary carer since the former GMTV presenter's early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis

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Woman with 'world's biggest lips' in agonising pain – but doctors won't treat her

Cosmetic surgery

Andrea Ivanova, 28, has spent more than £20,000 on cosmetic procedures to get her lips to the biggest size possible - and it's come at a cost, with her now in agonising pain

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Boots launches new beauty collection and everything is £7.50 or less

Hair and beauty

The brand new HABI skincare range includes eight products that are all dermatologically tested and cost less than £8 each

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Dr Xand explains what washing machine temperature is best for cost and germs

Dr Xand van Tulleken appeared on BBC Morning Live to share his expertise

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Warning over new Covid Stratus variant in UK that presents distinct symptom

The Covid strain, formally known as XFG and nicknamed Stratus, is said to have one unique symptom that helps identify which variant you have.

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Scientists just found a sugar switch that 'protects your brain from Alzheimer's'

Alzheimer's disease

The lead author of a new study believes "our brain's hidden sugar code could unlock powerful tools for combating dementia"

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Popular fruit urgently recalled due to vomiting, fever and diarrhoea risk

Hundreds of boxes of the common household fruit have been whipped from shelves amid health fears

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Hot weather warning as painful symptom in the arm could require 999 call

The NHS has guidance about a lesser-known symptom of heat stroke to watch out for

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Legendary Scots DJ shares devastating 'untreatable' brain tumour diagnosis

Keith McIvor, aka acclaimed DJ and producer JD Twitch, is one half of the duo behind the legendary Optimo (Espacio).

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Slash cholesterol and boost gut health with 79p 'superfood'

This affordable vegetable is found in most supermarkets and is packed with fibre and antioxidants

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Experts on the health impact of drinking a glass of wine

Red wine may have a significant impact on health according to experts - and it's all to do with what is in the glass and what you are eating with it

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Exactly how many beers it takes to get a hangover according to a doctor

A doctor has explained the immediate impact that alcohol has on the body, as she warned people to be wary of how much they are drinking.

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What really happens when you start Mounjaro from side effects to potential risks

So much information surrounds weight-loss jabs and so understanding what to expect from them can feel daunting

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Flights to busy airport in Turkey cancelled after devastating wildfires break out

It is used by thousands of tourists every year

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Scots man who complained of 'sore nose' left with hole in face after cancer diagnosis

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: William Brogan, 47, was diagnosed with lymphoma in January after over a year of nose pain

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Man's bizarre skin cancer sign after 'getting drunk from one glass of wine'

Simon Bowler, 50, started to feel a 'strange' head fuzz and began to get drunk after just one glass

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Warning to those on five common medications as Scots to face piping temperatures

Hot weather this week may cause extra risk to those taking these five common medicines.

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Woman, 108, who loves dancing and socialising, never misses daily alcoholic drink

The centenarian also credits her longevity to staying active and enjoying a busy social life

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Dad unable to speak after Thailand holiday 'assault' and bleed on brain

Speaking for Ashton Jones' family, Angela Roden Shepherd said the dad is slowly regaining his ability to speak at a hospital in Bangkok, but added he isn't yet coherent

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Lewis Capaldi’s health condition that triggered stage hiatus as singer makes Glastonbury return

Singer was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome just a few months before announcing he would be stepping away from music to focus on his mental and physical health

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Google Everyone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scam Tech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini

Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs

Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.

Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street

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Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.

Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance

Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.

Scotland to be battered by '590-mile wall of rain' as Hurricane Erin draws in

Scots are being told to say goodbye to their summer clothes as the last week of August is set be a washout.

Courts Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang

The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.

Five police detectives arrested in 'worst scandal' since Wayne Couzens case

The alleged plot to suppress a complaint of sexual assault by a policewoman against a senior officer is said to be the 'worst scandal' since the Wayne Couzens case

Key member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years

US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.

Celtic FC Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call The 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services

Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang

The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.

Unseen Aaron Hickey summit before Scotland recall revealed after Brentford injury hell

The full-back has been sidelined for almost two years but has returned to the international set-up