A woman whose hormone condition caused her to grow a beard has revealed how she decided to ditch shaving altogether – and says it’s the best thing she has ever done. Alma Torres, 27, who lives in The Bronx, New York, developed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 15, causing her to grow excess … Read more
Sally Phillips has discussed raising her eldest son Olly who has Down’s syndrome and said life is ‘more meaningful and happy’ since the teenager’s birth. Speaking to Giovanna Fletcher on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, the Smack The Pony actress, 51, discussed the moment she was told Olly, now 15, had Down’s Syndrome and how … Read more
Richard Wilkins is a proud father to five children. And now, the 66-year-old veteran entertainment reporter has spoken candidly about first becoming a father at the tender age of 18 and welcoming son Adam, now 48, who has Down syndrome. Speaking to The Australian Women’s Weekly, the Weekend Today star said he never once considered … Read more
An eleven-year-old girl has died from organ failure in Spain after suffering from a Kawasaki-like disease linked to the coronavirus, according to local media. The child, who had no known underlying health conditions, passed away at the Joan XXIII University Hospital of Tarragona in Catalonia yesterday after testing positive for Covid-19. Catalonia’s public health secretary claimed … Read more
Takeaway worker, 55, who couldn’t get songs out of his head killed himself after becoming depressed and unable to sleep Anthony Wayne Walters was ‘obsessed,’ with last song syndrome, inquest heard Speaking about it, he had once said ‘I would rather be dead than go through this’ The 55-year-old died after falling from Pontwalby viaduct … Read more
Takeaway worker, 55, with ‘same song syndrome’ leapt to his death off 83ft viaduct to escape last music track he heard constantly going round in head Anthony Wayne Walters was ‘obsessed,’ with last song syndrome, inquest heard Speaking about it, he had once said ‘I would rather be dead than go through this’ The 55-year-old … Read more
Cases of ‘broken heart syndrome’ are FOUR TIMES higher during the coronavirus pandemic as stress levels soar due to fears over COVID-19 Experts in Cleveland report more patients with the condition from March onward Furthermore, their hospital stays lengthened although none had coronavirus The syndrome — called ‘stress cardiomyopathy’ — can resemble a heart attack … Read more
Jodie Comer has confessed she used to suffer with ‘imposter syndrome’ because of her background and had to convince herself otherwise. The award-winning actress, 27, who recently revealed she considered ditching her Scouse accent, said that feeling like an imposter was ‘ingrained’ in her. She told Glamour magazine: ‘I think it’s something that is ingrained … Read more
Trailblazing Down’s syndrome model, 18, who appears in Gucci campaign will grace the pages of Italian Vogue Teenage model Ellie Goldstein will this month grace the pages of Italian Vogue The Down’s Syndrome teenager has featured in a number of advert campaigns Ms Goldstein, aged 18, of Ilford, Essex, is modelling for Gucci’s beauty range By Jake Hurfurt For … Read more
The flower-arranging class were putting the finishing touches to their creations when nausea swept over one student, Miranda Spencer. Before she was able to make any excuses, she vomited into a bucket in front of her classmates at the adult education centre. Sadly, the bout of unexpected sickness — and mortification — was no isolated … Read more