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Three-year-old Daisy-Rae Reid’s life took a devastating turn when a virus resembling a common cold left her with permanent brain damage, causing her to potentially never walk, talk, or eat independently again. The vibrant young girl, described as loving food and running around by her mother Naomi Wall, fell ill in April, exhibiting symptoms of…

NHS Introduces ‘Game-Changing’ Daily Pill to Aid Smoking Cessation In a bid to help tens of thousands of people quit smoking, the NHS is set to launch a new daily pill that is being hailed as a ‘game changer’. The pill, known as varenicline and produced by Teva UK, is expected to play a crucial…

A pharmacist has issued a warning about a common winter bug that can be mistaken for something less serious as the UK braces for the winter season. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent, highlighted the similarities between norovirus and food poisoning, noting that both illnesses present with severe nausea, diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Stressing the…

TV Star’s Children Left Orphaned After Tragic Loss of Husband Following Her Suicide Australian TV presenter Erin Jayne Plummer’s husband, Alan Plummer, has passed away at the age of 49 in Freshwater, Sydney, just two years after Erin’s untimely suicide. The heartbreaking news has left the couple’s three children without parents, as reported by the…

80s and 90s rock legend Mike Peters, the frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has expressed uncertainty about his future after doctors confirmed the return of aggressive cancer. Earlier this year, Peters had to call off a US tour due to a fast-growing lymphoma diagnosis. In September, he received the all-clear after undergoing experimental therapy…

A new study suggests a potential link between childhood asthma and an increased risk of memory difficulties, which could lead to a higher chance of developing dementia later in life. The research, conducted over a two-year period with 473 children, indicated that those with asthma performed worse on memory tasks compared to their peers without…

Coastguard Helicopter Joins Search for Missing Man in Scottish Coastal Town In a bid to find a missing man who disappeared from a Scottish coastal town, Coastguard crews have joined the search efforts. John Geddes, 33, was last seen in the Coulardhill area of Lossiemouth in Moray around 10.30 pm on Monday. Since then, he…

People who work unusual hours ‘more at risk of diabetes and obesity’ A recent study conducted by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has found a concerning link between working irregular hours, such as night shifts, and an increased risk of developing diabetes and obesity. The study highlights how our eating…

Police in Dumfries and Galloway are conducting an investigation after a car was found damaged in Lockerbie. The incident involving a white Volvo XC90 occurred on Station Road between 10pm on Saturday, November 9, and 1.40am on Sunday, November 10. Sergeant Iain Monro stated that enquiries are currently ongoing and urged anyone who witnessed anything…