Coronavirus: High proportion of young infected die from strokes

A surge in reports of healthy young coronavirus patients suffering deadly strokes has sparked fears the killer illness may cause blood clots in the brain. Doctors at hospitals in New York City and Philadelphia say they have ‘never seen so many’ young people suffer large vessel occlusions, the deadliest type of stroke.  A study in … Read more

Slimming clubs should tell their members they could die of CANCER to encourage weight loss

Slimming clubs should tell fat members they could die from cancer to encourage them to lose weight, an expert has said. Steve Miller, a weight loss mentor, said dieters get stuck in a routine of losing 1lb (0.4kg) or less each week. But if team leaders were harsher and banned ‘excuses’ it could actually motivate … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Identical twin nurses, 37, die days apart

The twin sister of a nurse who died of coronavirus and inspired applause from NHS staff was also killed by the bug just hours after the heartfelt tribute.  Emma Davis, 37, a former nurse herself, died at Southampton General Hospital today, just three days after the death of identical twin Katy, who worked as a … Read more

Nurse and twin sister both die of coronavirus within days of each other in same hospital

The twin sister of a nurse who died of coronavirus and inspired applause from NHS staff was also killed by the bug just hours after the heartfelt tribute.  Emma Davis, 37, a former nurse herself, died at Southampton General Hospital today, just three days after the death of identical twin Katy, who worked as a … Read more

GP, two paramedics and mental health worker are latest NHS workers to die from coronavirus

A ‘dedicated’ paramedic, a GP who ‘touched and enriched many lives’ and a ‘phenomenal’ mental health counsellor are among four of the latest NHS workers to die of coronavirus. Paramedic Charlie Goodwin, 61, who had worked for First 4 Care for more than 20 years, was rushed to the intensive care unit at King’s Mill Hospital, … Read more

Filter coffee drinkers are 15 per cent less likely to die from a heart attack, study shows 

Filter coffee is GOOD for you: Study shows people who drink up to four cups a day are 15 per cent less likely to die from a heart attack Experts studied the coffee habits of more than 500,000 adults over 20 years They found that filter is coffee best for healthy hearts and lowering cholesterol  … Read more

If this goes on for six months, 50,000 more people could die of cancer

When this pandemic emerged, Government ministers were understandably fearful that the NHS could be overwhelmed by the sheer number of infected patients. But in the weeks since the Prime Minister made his first sombre statement to the nation on the threat posed by coronavirus, this rational concern has morphed into an all-consuming tunnel vision about … Read more

Halle Berry reveals Pierce Brosnan saved her from choking while filming Die Another Day

Halle Berry reveals James Bond star Pierce Brosnan saved her from choking while filming Die Another Day By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com Published: 06:46 BST, 22 April 2020 | Updated: 06:46 BST, 22 April 2020 She wowed James Bond and movie audiences alike as Jinx in 2002’s Die Another Day. And on Tuesday night, during … Read more

Couple who fostered more than 100 children die within weeks of each other

A couple who fostered more than 100 children during their 48-year marriage have tragically died within weeks of each other.    Barbara Newell, 67, died from lung disease less than a month before her husband Allan, 72, contracted coronavirus and passed away, their heartbroken daughter said. The couple, who had three children, five grandchildren and two … Read more

Auxiliary nurse, 84, and hospital support worker, 78, among latest NHS staff to die from coronavirus

An 84-year-old auxiliary nurse and 78-year-old hospital support worker who both refused to retire are among the latest NHS employees to die from coronavirus. Margaret Tapley, a grandmother-of-four, died at a hospital in Swindon on Sunday, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has said. She worked at Witney Community Hospital, Oxfordshire. And Sophie Fagan, who arrived … Read more