Sally Phillips discusses her first child Olly’s diagnosis with Down’s syndrome

Sally Phillips has discussed raising her eldest son Olly who has Down’s syndrome. Speaking to Giovanna Fletcher on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, the Smack The Pony actress, 51, discussed the moment she was told Olly, now 15, had Down’s Syndrome and how she has adapted to his needs. Sally welcomed Olly with ex-husband Andrew Bermejo, … Read more

Richard Wilkins says he never once considered putting his son with Down syndrome up for adoption

Richard Wilkins is a proud father to five children.  And now, the 66-year-old veteran entertainment reporter has spoken candidly about first becoming a father at the tender age of 18 and welcoming son Adam, now 48, who has Down syndrome.  Speaking to The Australian Women’s Weekly, the Weekend Today star said he never once considered … Read more

Seek: Psychologist reveals the little-known ‘syndrome’ thousands of employees suffer at work

Psychologist reveals the little-known ‘syndrome’ thousands of employees suffer at work – and how to beat it before it ruins your career Psychologist Sabina Read said many are impacted by imposter syndrome  This is known as the inability to believe in your own success, abilities or worth While imposter syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis, it … Read more

Spanish girl, 11, dies from Kawasaki-like inflammatory syndrome linked to Covid-19

An eleven-year-old girl has died from organ failure in Spain after suffering from a Kawasaki-like disease linked to the coronavirus, according to local media. The child, who had no known underlying health conditions, passed away at the Joan XXIII University Hospital of Tarragona in Catalonia yesterday after testing positive for Covid-19.  Catalonia’s public health secretary claimed … Read more

UK woman, 24, dies of ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ on holiday

A ‘beautiful and healthy’ British accountant died ‘of sudden adult death syndrome’ while in Australia on a dream work trip with her boyfriend. Jessica Welsby, 24, from St Helens, had travelled to Melbourne with her boyfriend as part of an international exchange programme with the company she worked for. Her family said she was having … Read more

‘Beautiful and healthy’ British accountant, 24, died of ‘sudden adult death syndrome’

A ‘beautiful and healthy’ British accountant died ‘of sudden adult death syndrome’ while in Australia on a dream work trip with her boyfriend. Jessica Welsby, 24, from St Helens, had travelled to Melbourne with her boyfriend as part of an international exchange programme with the company she worked for. Her family said she was having … Read more

Man with last song syndrome jumped to death from viaduct

Takeaway worker, 55, with ‘last song syndrome’ leapt to his death off viaduct to escape last music track he heard constantly going round in head Anthony Wayne Walters was ‘obsessed,’ with last song syndrome, inquest heard Speaking about it, he had once said ‘I would rather be dead than go through this’ The 55-year-old died … Read more

Man with last song syndrome jumped to death from 83ft viaduct

Takeaway worker, 55, with ‘same song syndrome’ leapt to his death off 83ft viaduct to escape last music track he heard constantly going round in head Anthony Wayne Walters was ‘obsessed,’ with last song syndrome, inquest heard Speaking about it, he had once said ‘I would rather be dead than go through this’ The 55-year-old … Read more

Couple with Down’s Syndrome finally tie the knot at socially distanced church ceremony

A couple with Down’s Syndrome have married under the new post-lockdown guidelines after spending three months away from each other amid the coronavirus pandemic.  Heidi Crowter, 25, and James Carter, 26, were finally able to tie the knot at a socially-distanced wedding ceremony at Hillfields Church in Coventry on July 4 after the Prime Minister gave … Read more

Cases of ‘broken heart syndrome’ are FOUR TIMES higher during the coronavirus pandemic

Cases of ‘broken heart syndrome’ are FOUR TIMES higher during the coronavirus pandemic as stress levels soar due to fears over COVID-19 Experts in Cleveland report more patients with the condition from March onward Furthermore, their hospital stays lengthened although none had coronavirus  The syndrome — called ‘stress cardiomyopathy’ — can resemble a heart attack  … Read more