Blackpool athlete's 'long Covid' turned out to be terminal cancer

Blackpool athlete’s ‘lengthy Covid’ turned out to be terminal most cancers

A former triathlete whose terminal most cancers was initially mistaken for lengthy Covid has been given months to reside. Olivia Knowles, from Blackpool, observed one thing “wasn’t fairly appropriate” in August 2023 whereas competing within the Half Ironman World Championship in Lahti, Finland. The 2-mile swim and 56-mile cycle went easily however she added she…

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'I could live 30 years

‘I might stay 30 years

Fergus Walsh Medical editor Camilla Horrox International well being producer BBC April Hubbard sits on the theatre stage the place she plans to die later this yr. She shouldn’t be terminally sick, however the 39-year-old efficiency and burlesque artist has been permitted for assisted dying underneath Canada’s more and more liberal legal guidelines. Warning: This…

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No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisors

No drinks with sweeteners for youthful youngsters, say UK advisors

Michelle Roberts Digital well being editor, BBC Information Getty Photos Youthful youngsters shouldn’t be given any drinks containing synthetic sweeteners, UK consultants at the moment are advising. The Scientific Advisory Committee on Diet (SACN) suggestions apply to drinks akin to sugar-free ‘toothkind’ squash that has elements akin to aspartame, stevia, saccharin and sucralose. It says…

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