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A man on remand at Forest Bank prison in Salford died aged 50 from septicaemia. Russell West - who had been in prison before and was said to have had a history of using illegal drugs behind bars - had his spleen removed in 2003.

A mum who thought she was tired because of "baby blues" was devastated to discover she actually had terminal cervical cancer.

A pharmacist has warned people not to assume insect bites or stings are harmless as warmer weather approaches - as ignoring them could be life-threatening.

A serious illness has been detected in Spain that is fatal in nearly 30 per cent of cases, sparking a warning from health officials.

A man from Huyton, Tom Davies, endured months of "terrible" pain and a series of worrying symptoms following a holiday in Tenerife, before finally receiving a diagnosis after persistent appeals to medical professionals.

Despite campaigns attempting to break the taboo of gynaecological health issues, many of us are embarrassed talking to our doctors and even our friends about problems “down there”. So it’s little wonder that many women suffering from the little-known condition lichen sclerosus (LS) aren’t seeking help. LS causes itchy white patches on the vulva and anus, and predominantly affects older women, although children and men can also suffer.

Jameela Jamil has urgently called for fans to send her funny videos as she grapples with a 'horrendous' health issue.

Our youngest has an ear infection and stayed home with grandma, but these two monkeys came with me to @SpyNinjasHQ! SO MUCH to do there! The only things they don’t have are weekly or monthly passes. Yet! WANT THAT!!!

around 2013—are back in the news for a terrifying reason.In a on April 26, it was revealed that multiple people may have been infected with HIV after undergoing the procedure at a wellness spa in New Mexico. According to the report, a woman with “no known HIV risk factors” was diagnosed with HIV in 2018 after “exposure to needles from cosmetic platelet-rich plasma microneedling facials.”The owner of the spa, which closed in the fall of 2018, did not have the appropriate licenses to practice the procedure, which involves drawing blood from an individual, which is then spun in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells from the platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

are understandably concerned. So much so that Google searches for “can you get bird flu from eggs and milk?” have spiked since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared an update regarding avian influenza.If you're not yet caught up, the FDA on the bird flu—or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)—on April 25, revealing that one in five of retail samples, which means approximately 20% of of milk samples available at places like grocery stores, have tested positive for HPAI “viral fragments.”Seeing as we're barely out of the woods of our , this information can seem quite troubling, to say the least.

, plagued by recurrent vaginal infections, or simply looking to boost your overall health, taking the best probiotics for women may be a helpful next step.Probiotics are live microorganisms that have various health benefits, says , MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and board-certified sports dietitian. They occur naturally in certain foods (like including yogurt, tempeh, and ), are added to other foods (such as ), and also come in supplement form, she explains.

Christina Applegate has had a s**tty few weeks… Literally!

A viral infection which led to a baby girl being hospitalised had 'no material role' in her death after she was strapped face down to a nursery bean bag for more than 90 minutes weeks later, a trial has heard.

A Dutch man has died after battling a very powerful and relentless strain of COVID-19 — for 613 days.

Cases of whooping cough - also known as the '100-day cough' - have surged by nearly 40 per cent in the space of a week, new health figures reveal. The latest data shows a rise from 595 to 824 confirmed cases of the illness in England and Wales in the week leading to April 14.

A dentist has warned of the dangers of travelling to Turkey for cosmetic dental work as many are lured by the cheap prices and all inclusive deals.

As anyone who has a regular shaving routine knows, ingrown hairs can be a major pain. At best they’re unsightly and ruin your newly smooth skin, and at worst they can cause pain, swelling and infections.

Jimmy Carr has opened up about a life-threatening health condition he suffered as a child.The comedian has shared how he was diagnosed with meningitis as a child and was left “close to death”.Speaking on the Where There’s A Will, There’s A Wake podcast with Kathy Burke, Carr, who is now aged 51, spoke about the childhood experience. “I had meningitis when I was a child.

Jack Dunn The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been informed of a possible measles exposure at Universal Studios, county officials reported Saturday. The possible exposure stems from one case of measles from an out of state tourist who traveled through the Los Angeles area from March 30 to April 1. The infected person visited Universal Studios on March 30 and the Santa Monica Pier on March 31.

When marathon runner Greig Frankland-Wilkinson suddenly started feeling dizzy and constantly tired, he went to his GP, who suspected he had picked up an ear infection while on his holidays.

We’ve all been there – you wake up one morning and discover that a pimple has appeared on your face, and the temptation to squeeze it is very, very real. You might think that it’ll help it go down or make it easier to cover up with makeup, but according to one expert, it’s actually the worst thing you can do.

Cardiovascular disease, a 'silent killer' responsible for nearly 18 million deaths annually globally, can offer clues of its lethal presence through some unlikely symptoms in the feet. It's known to be just as deadly in the UK, accounting for around a quarter of all deaths.

Amy Dowden has offered an update on her return to Strictly Come Dancing future after she revealed that "no evidence of disease" was found earlier this year after undergoing cancer treatment.

When Rory Harty’s parents noticed they could no longer fasten his nappies, they assumed he just needed a bigger size.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Dev Patel refused to let the slew of injuries he suffered while filming his elaborate fight scenes in “Monkey Man” get in the way of him completing the movie. Patel not only directed and co-wrote the action movie, but he also stars as Kid, a young man who seeks to avenge his mother’s death at the hands of India’s corrupt law enforcement officials, political figures and spiritual leaders. He earns money by competing in a brutally violent underground fight club.

Asda has become the latest supermarket to issue a recall for a cheese product over the possibility it may be contaminated with listeria.

EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison has given fans an update after revealing she was in hospital after a scary dash to A&E.The actress, who played Heather Trott on the BBC soap, said on Instagram that she had been in "complete agony" and had to seek medical help over the bank holiday weekend. Now she's given more details.

Andy Martin, landlord of Mancunian institution The Star and Garter, died in hospital four days after being admitted following a suspected stroke. The 52-year-old dad-of-two was suffering with an ear infection before his condition deteriorated.

A young mum-of-one has been diagnosed with two cancers within four weeks - one of which is incurable - but says that she 'won't be beaten' by the disease.

Cases of an obscure virus that most Scots have never heard of are expected to spike this spring. Experts are warning us not to blame the usual suspects such as RSV, Covid or the flu for symptoms such as a runny nose.