Britain could avoid another coronavirus lockdown if at least half of the nation follows hand-washing, social distancing and mask-wearing rules, research has suggested. Experts based in the Netherlands used a complex computer model to stimulate how effective coronavirus-prevention methods would be in halting another crisis. When a combination of the virus-controlling methods are practised by … Read more
Chinese man has his colon torn apart by a 16-inch live eel after sticking it into his rear to ‘treat his constipation’ The man in his 50s went to a hospital in Guangdong after having abdominal pain Doctors were shocked to find a 16-inch eel in his body during emergency surgery The patient said he … Read more
Dr Alex George has admitted he is trying not to let the coronavirus break him as he shared a sweet picture standing with his hospital colleagues on Wednesday. The A&E doctor, 30, flashed a smile as he posed with another doctor and a paramedic in front of an ambulance at Lewisham Hospital in London. The Love … Read more
Sticking to three key habits can add nearly a decade of disease-free years to a person’s life, according to new research. Scientists say keeping body mass index below 25 and achieving at least two of three other habits – never smoking, exercising lots and drinking moderately – adds up to 10 years. The international team … Read more
A ‘unicorn’ puppy who was born with one ear that is placed near its forehead is the latest social media star, attracting millions of views on TikTok. Rae – ‘ear’ spelled backwards – is a golden retriever who was disfigured after falling critically ill just after being born. After being treated at a veterinary hospital … Read more
‘Why are you doing this, Luke?’ Moment barmaid recognised masked robber as a club regular by his VOICE before he apologised for sticking gun in her face and hugged her – as he’s jailed for eight years Masked robber is recognised by barmaid he made ‘uncomfortable’ Luke Jones, 29, hid in his father’s attic after … Read more