A WOMAN has been left partially paralysed after a contraceptive implant became stuck in her arm for five years. Danielle Jarrett, 27, went to have the tiny plastic rod replaced in 2019 but was told it had sunk too deep and needed to be removed in hospital. 4 Danielle Jarrett is partially paralysed… I was … Read more
AS YOU pass round heaped and steaming plates of turkey, spuds and stuffing, it can be hard to imagine that your Christmas dinner poses any risk. But Christmas cooks are being warned to be extra careful this festive season – as dangers on the plate and in the kitchen could pose a serious hazard… The … Read more
MERRY Christmas one and all! It’s been my pleasure to help Sun readers get to the bottom of their health queries this year, answering 190 questions in 2024 so far. 3 Sun columnist Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from pain in their calfCredit: Olivia West The feedback I’ve had from… My … Read more
MINCE pies and mulled wine alongside all the Christmas chores can make us feel stuffed and stressed. But the good news is that Yuletide excesses can also be good for you. 9 Some parts of Christmas are better for your wellbeing than you might thinkCredit: Getty Cranberries have been labelled a winter… Carols help dementia … Read more
CHRISTMAS is full of joy and family fun, right? Until grandma is snoring on the sofa, your uncle is complaining of heartburn and your dad has had one too many tipples. 7 We reveal the red flags for six big killers you can act on now for a healthier 2025Credit: Shutterstock While relatively normal… The … Read more
EMERGENCY doctors have sounded the alarm over a popular toy which could be given to children over Christmas. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has issued a “safety flash” over water beads which are marketed as toys. 2 Water beads pose a serious health risk to childrenCredit: Getty Water… Doctors issue urgent warning over … Read more
TAKE time out from the turkey and trimmings to check for early signs of dementia in loved ones, families are being urged. The call comes as NHS figures show diagnoses in England have climbed to a record high. 2 Families are being urged to take time out from the turkey and trimmings to check for… … Read more
OVER the festive period, it’s natural to overindulge, while letting your exercise routine slip a bit. And while it’s to be encouraged, it’s worth bearing in mind that it might spark a few changes – especially in the gut department. 4 Most changes to your poo over Christmas will get better by… What your festive … Read more
RACHAEL Shephard, 43, from Hampshire, admits she had a drinking problem. Here, she reveals how she tried to hold it all together for her two kids, while secretly falling apart – and how she eventually got sober. 4 Mum Rachael Shephard has opened up about her battles with drinking 4 Rachael admits… I was high-functioning … Read more
NHS bosses have urged Brits not to be lured by “potentially deadly” Brazilian butt-lifts in the Boxing Day sales. Medics have warned women not to be swayed by festive “BBL” discounts of up to 25 per cent at the unregulated clinics in Turkey. 1 Demi Agoglia, 26, died from complications after… NHS bosses urges Brits … Read more