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What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Kevin Clifton, above, is seen in his costume for Strictly Ballroom The Musical Kevin Clifton has hit back at claims that his girlfriend Stacey Dooley encouraged him to quit Strictly Come Dancing in his first television interview since quitting the show. The British dancer, 37, told Eamonn Holmes and Rochelle Humes on Friday’s This Morning that … Read more
Slimming clubs should tell fat members they could die from cancer to encourage them to lose weight, an expert has said. Steve Miller, a weight loss mentor, said dieters get stuck in a routine of losing 1lb (0.4kg) or less each week. But if team leaders were harsher and banned ‘excuses’ it could actually motivate … Read more
Deadlines could encourage people to indulge in doughnuts, cake and chips, claim scientists. Researchers found volunteers were more likely to crave calorific foods when under pressure from a clock counting down from 60 seconds. In an era where people are more connected than ever through digital technology, life can feel very busy and time is … Read more