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Singer, 28, died from ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ after pain clinic appointment twice cancelled

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A singer who suffered from endometriosis was found dead aged just 28 after her appointment at a specialist clinic was twice cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. The body of ‘hugely talented’ Emma Panas was discovered by her father at her home in Bromley, south east London, after friends and family could not contact her, … Read more

Sick conmen pose as grieving Down’s Syndrome widow, 49, to swindle online followers out of cash

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Sick conmen are posing as a grieving widow with Down’s Syndrome in a bid to try and swindle her social media followers out of cash – launching a fake fundraiser in her husband’s memory. Beloved Tommy Pilling lost his battle to Covid-19 on New Year’s Day, aged 62 – leaving his doting wife Maryanne, 49, … Read more

Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome is tipped for sainthood

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Doctor who discovered extra chromosome that causes Down’s syndrome – and then spent the rest of his life fighting abortions – is tipped for sainthood Pope Francis recognised the ‘heroic virtues’ of the ‘venerable’ Jerome Lejeune In 1958, the French geneticist discovered chromosome that causes Down’s Devout Catholic spent rest of his life fighting against abortions which … Read more

Girl with rare syndrome that makes her hair impossible to comb beams after her mane is finally tamed

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A little girl with a rare condition leaving her hair impossible to brush has finally tamed her locks for the first time in nine years. Lyla Grace Barlow, nine, has suffered with Uncombable Hair Syndrome since she was one, leading to tearful mornings as mum, Alex Barlow, 32, tried to tame it with a brush. … Read more

Husband from UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to get married dies aged 62 from Covid

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A man who made history with his wife as the UK’s first couple with Down’s Syndrome to marry has died from Covid-19 – just two weeks after contracting the virus.  Tommy Pilling, 62, from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, lost his battle to coronavirus on January 1, leaving behind his doting wife Maryanne, 49, who says she is … Read more

Husband, 62, who is one half of Britain’s first Down’s syndrome couple to marry has COVID-19

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A man, who with his wife is Britain’s first Down’s syndrome married couple, has contracted COVID-19 and ‘doctors don’t think he can recover’, according to his family. Tommy, 62, and his wife Maryanne Pilling, 48, who tied the knot in 1995, had been isolating together at their home in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, during the pandemic. But … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Presenter John Stapleton says don’t let impostor syndrome win

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The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Presenter John Stapleton says don’t let impostor syndrome win John Stapleton, 74, is best known for presenting breakfast television for GMTV  He was married to Scottish TV presenter Lynn Faulds Wood for 43 years Here, he opens up about his television career and battle with impostor syndrome By … Read more

Fears coronavirus can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome in sufferers

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Researchers say they have documented the first instance of a coronavirus patient being struck down with sudden paralysis he experienced before. In a case report, published in the journal Pathogens, the 54-year-old man visited the emergency room after complaining of difficulty swallowing and weakness in his arms and legs. After diagnosing him with COVID-19, doctors … Read more

‘Havana Syndrome’ – could be the result of a microwave energy weapon, says new report

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Mysterious neurological symptoms suffered by American spies and diplomats in Cuba and China – dubbed ‘Havana Syndrome’ – could be the result of a microwave energy weapon, says new report By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 07:19 GMT, 5 December 2020 | Updated: 08:33 GMT, 5 December 2020 The mysterious symptoms American spies and diplomats in Cuba … Read more

Keke Palmer reveals she has polycystic ovary syndrome

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Keke Palmer reveals she has polycystic ovary syndrome and shares pics of her acne to help others: ‘You’re not alone’ By Sameer Suri For Dailymail.com Published: 00:15 GMT, 2 December 2020 | Updated: 00:15 GMT, 2 December 2020 Keke Palmer revealed on her Instagram page this week that she has polycystic ovary syndrome, known as … Read more