A beloved dad-of-three has been given just 15 months to live after his cluster headaches were found to be caused by a terminal brain tumour. When Ricky Smith, 39, first started experiencing the headaches in February he put it down to the fact he was working too much. But they lingered for two weeks prompting … Read more
It’s been over 160 years since the American Civil War, but talk of a potential second conflict features all too frequently in US media, as the gulf between a divided nation continues to grow. Writer-director Alex Garland’s latest blockbuster imagines a world of the near future where the Western Forces, a group of seceded US … Read more
The Wizard of Oz fans now have a chance to own the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland, as they will be going up for auction. This comes after the famed shoes donned by the late actress were stolen after being placed in a museum dedicated to the star. After being stolen in 2005, they … Read more
Elvis Presley famously had some very eccentric eating habits from his peanut butter and banana sandwiches to obsessively munching on the same food over and over. On a virtual tour of Graceland, Elvis expert Angie Marchese once shared: “[The King] grew up on good ol’ Southern food. “He loved meatloaf, mashed potato, fried chicken…mac & cheese. Anything … Read more
Cereal is a favourite amongst us Brits as a breakfast food. Tasty and convenient, it can be a quick way to start the day without bothering with recipes and lots of ingredients. While this may therefore seem like the best option it might not actually be as nutritious as you might think. There are things … Read more
Brain tumour: Cancer Research UK on ‘different types’ in 2017 When nurse-in-training Claudia Laird first started experiencing extreme fatigue and confusion she put it down to the effects of working night shifts. The 24-year-old was regularly sleeping in until 10 or 11am with her friends branding her “lazy”. However, her symptoms worsened and she was … Read more
Globally, cardiovascular disease is a huge problem, accounting for around a quarter of all deaths. It refers to a number of conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system. These include things such as heart failure, coronary heart disease and strokes. This is also a huge issue in the UK, leading to around 140,000 fatalities … Read more
It’s been seven years since Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow sailed off into the sunset at the end of the fifth Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Since then, the 60-year-old star has been dropped by Disney after domestic abuse allegations by his ex-wife Amber Heard, which the actor strongly denies. Yet having won a US … Read more
Weight loss is a common goal for many people, with a multi-billion pound industry built around it. While the consensus from health bodies is that we need to stick to a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly to stay a healthy weight there are several “quick-fix” hacks about that claim to help you shed the … Read more
The average person poos anywhere between three times a day to three times a week. It is a necessary bodily function to help expel any undigested food and other waste products. While it may not seem that important, the colour and consistency of our poo can actually tell us a lot about our health. Sometimes … Read more
