Health experts have voiced their concern as some parts of England have seen an almost 1,000 percent increase in cases of a painful Victorian disease. Around one in 40 people in the UK are thought to be suffering from gout – a condition that was prominent more than 100 years ago – but new figures … Read more
Clint Eastwood, 94, and Harrison Ford 81 have had incredible Hollywood careers so far, from The Man With No Name Spaghetti Westerns to Indiana Jones. But did you know that both were originally envisioned for one of the film industry’s biggest current action franchises that continues to grow in popularity and success? It turns out … Read more
In the summer months, the rising temperatures can bring about some changes to the body. Sweating and feeling thirstier than usual are both side effects of exposure to hotter weather. Some people might also notice their ankles become more swollen than usual. This is known medically as oedema, and it can occur when the heat … Read more
Brits are urged to stay vigilant as a plague of “monster ticks” have been invading holiday spots across Europe. The blood-sucking creatures are reportedly four times larger than regular ticks and can carry dangerous diseases. The large ticks, known as Hyalomma lusitanicum, originate from tropical climates including Africa and southeast Asia. But now it is … Read more
Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has been the MCU’s new Captain America since the conclusion of the poorly received Marvel miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Taking up the shield from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers at the end of Avengers Endgame, he’s now set to star in his own solo movie. Captain America: Brave New … Read more
It’s been 16 years since Hollywood megastars George Clooney and Brad Pitt last shared the screen in 2008 Coen Brothers movie Burn After Reading. The A-list duo, who also shot the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy together from 2001-2007, are now finally back for a new action comedy. Written and directed by Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy’s Jon … Read more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a potentially deadly condition that affects around a third of all Brits. It means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. This puts extra strain on the heart as well as other organs and the blood vessels and can cause damage. It is … Read more
A doctor who worked on the frontline of a deadly epidemic has issued an urgent plea as cases of the “100-day cough” are rising again in the UK. Retired GP Doug Jenkinson warned that both young children and pregnant women should be vaccinated against whooping cough. Known medically as pertussis, whooping cough is a bacterial … Read more
Directed by David Lean from a screenplay by Noël Coward, based on his 1936 one-act play Still Life, Brief Encounter is considered one of the greatest films of all time. The 1945 romantic drama starring Celia Johnson (who was Oscar-nominated for her role) and Trevor Howard was ranked second in the BFI’s 1999 ranking of … Read more
A leading cancer charity is warning people to get these six symptoms checked as they are “red flag” early signs of the deadly disease. Cancer is a serious condition that occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide uncontrollably. They can then spread to other tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer … Read more
