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Dr Mei Zhongming (pictured), 57, was declared dead on Tuesday after contracting the novel coronavirus through his work A doctor in Wuhan who worked side by side with late heroic coronavirus whistle-blower Dr Li Wenliang has also died of the disease after contracting it while fighting the outbreak. Dr Mei Zhongming, 57, was declared dead … Read more
Tom Speight should be living the rock-star dream. The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who has worked with Ed Sheeran, Travis and Keane — and gets more than one million listens a month on the music streaming service Spotify — is fast becoming one of the UK’s top artists. So what about the drink, drugs and late … Read more
Middle-aged shift workers who don’t go to bed at the same time every night are twice as likely to develop heart disease, study warns Shift workers aged 45+ without regular bedtime ‘more likely to get heart disease’ Research shows people with the most irregular sleep duration doubled their risk Almost 2,000 men and women were … Read more
Older people who nap during the day are more likely to be diagnosed with heart disease or cancer, scientists say. A study of almost 11,000 people found those who were sleepy during the day were two and a half times more at risk of developing heart illnesses. They faced double the risk of cancer and … Read more
A longevity expert has revealed the secrets to living a long life – from the simple dietary tweaks you can make to the amount of exercise you should be doing each week. Australian doctor David Badov said simple health checks are the key to maximising your wellbeing and prevent diseases associated with old age. Dr … Read more
Now a DOG tests positive for coronavirus: Patient’s pet Pomeranian comes down with the disease in Hong Kong Owner of the dog, Yvonne Chow Hau Yee contracted the virus in Hong Kong Visited a vets where samples were taken from the dog and tested for the virus Dog is being kept in quarantine and will … Read more
Coronavirus is causing a shortage of wedding dresses just before the peak season, a Labour MP warned. Chris Bryant said many dresses sold in Britain come from China and bridal stores ‘have found it really difficult because the factories have been closed’. He called on the Government to make sure there is financial support offered to … Read more
Playing table tennis may ‘slow down Parkinson’s disease because it sharpens patients’ reflexes and stimulates their brain’ Five hours’ of playing time a week reduced tremors, limb rigidity and balance Scientists say sport could be used as a cheap and relatively safe physical therapy Parkinson’s blights lives of more than a million in US and … Read more
Killer coronavirus is ‘rapidly’ fitting into the Disease X category, World Health Organization expert warns as outbreak infects more than 80,000 worldwide By Sam Blanchard Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 12:12 GMT, 24 February 2020 | Updated: 12:12 GMT, 24 February 2020 A virus expert from the World Health Organization said the coronavirus could … Read more
Lena Dunham reveals she feared public backlash after her autoimmune disease caused her to ‘shave’ her head in emotional Instagram post By Deirdre Simonds For Dailymail.com Published: 00:16 GMT, 24 February 2020 | Updated: 04:18 GMT, 24 February 2020 After a lifetime of navigating a number of mental and physical health challenges, Lena Dunham revealed her … Read more