Taking hormone replacement therapy to cope with the menopause ‘cuts risk of common infections’ New evidence from the University of Texas found women who took HRT had a greater variety of beneficial bacteria in their urine which reduces risk of UTIs The study confirmed theory that postmenopausal women have more infections Researchers spoke to 75 … Read more
BBC Radio 4’s PM programme editor will move to the Today show from September, replacing current editor Sarah Sands. Bafta and International Emmy award-winning editor Ms Griffiths has more than 25 years’ journalistic experience, having previously led teams at Newsround and the World at One. She previously worked for the Today programme for nine years. … Read more
I have osteoarthritis in both knees and have been taking anti-inflammatory medication and trying to exercise, but the pain is persistent and I am now unable to walk any distance. Please can you advise of alternatives to knee replacement surgery? I am 67 and in good health. Mr P. Pope, by email. It sounds as … Read more
Banksy has suggested the toppled statue of Edward Colston should be put back on its plinth in Bristol surrounded by sculptures of protesters pulling it down. The graffiti artist unveiled a new piece of artwork inspired by activists who tore down a bronze statue of the 17th-century slave trader in an Instagram post today. Alongside … Read more
Emily Maitlis’s last-minute Newsnight replacement studiously ignored coverage of the presenter being reprimanded over her Dominic Cummings monologue as she reviewed today’s papers. The BBC admitted Maitlis had breached the broadcaster’s impartiality rules when she asserted Boris Johnson’s chief aide had ‘broken the rules’ regarding lockdown in her introduction to the programme on Tuesday. The … Read more
Dog owner, 29, looking for a replacement for his stolen pet akita Missy is stunned after spotting her on an animal rescue website one year later Eight-year-old dog Missy was stolen from Delon Pearson in Liverpool last year Months later she was found on an animal rescue website by her owners Rescuers are urging pet … Read more
Holly Willoughby shocked fans last week after it was announced she had quit Celebrity Juice after 12 years. And the show’s host Keith Lemon revealed that he’s set to have talks with show bosses about her replacement and teased that there must be the ‘right chemistry’ with them. Appearing on Good Morning Britain on Friday, … Read more
Alex Jones reveals The One Show still hasn’t chosen a replacement for Matt Baker as they ‘don’t want to rush’ while he continues to self-isolate amid coronavirus crisis By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 18:51 GMT, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 18:51 GMT, 28 March 2020 Alex Jones revealed that The One Show still haven’t … Read more
Could a supplement one day REPLACE exercise? Boosting levels of a protein released during a workout ‘can increase muscle gain, fat burning and lung capacity’ Flies forced to produce an post-exercise protein got fit even without working out If they were stopped from making the protein exercise had no benefits at all Scientists suggested it … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. More than 3,300 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and over 96,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more