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Lewy body dementia explained after death of Downton Abbey star

Lewy body dementia explained after death of Downton Abbey starIt is the third most common type of dementiaCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)12:36, 18 Apr 2026Updated 12:36, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNathalie Baye during the 14th France OdeonDownton Abbey actor Nathalie Baye has died aged 77 after a battle with Lewy body dementia. Baye appeared in Downton Abbey: A New Era as Madame de Montmirail and had roles in around 100 films - including Catch Me If You Can.‌She died on...

Brits with low iron levels could be at higher risk of dementia

Brits with low iron levels could be at higher risk of dementiaIron deficiency anaemia has previously been linked with a string of serious health issues like heart disease and kidney failureCommentsNewsSaskia Rowlands News Reporter12:08, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLow iron has been linked to dementia(Image: Getty Images/Science Photo Library RF)Being low in iron could increase your risk of dementia and accelerate symptoms, research suggests.‌Anaemia has previously been linked to serious health probl...

RSV risk slashed by pregnancy vaccine as hospital admissions cut by 80 per cent

RSV risk slashed by pregnancy vaccine as hospital admissions cut by 80 per centA UK Health Security Agency followed 300,000 babies born in England that found 4,500 of them were admitted to hospital - the vast majority of whom had not been vaccinatedCommentsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter11:53, 18 Apr 2026Updated 11:57, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSome 64 per cent of pregnant women in England got the vaccine (Image: Getty Images)A pregnancy vaccine has led to an 80 per cent reduction in hospital ad...

Former minister says HIV cases on rise in Pakistan

HealthFormer minister says HIV cases on rise in PakistanBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister Dr Zafar Mirza has expressed concern over rising cases of HIV in the country in a press conference on Saturday. “It is the matter of utmost concern that HIV cases also being surfaced in Karachi after Taunsa,” Dr. Zafar Mirza said. He said each month 40 to 42 HIV cases being increased in Islamabad. “The disease in children has turned into a very dangerous situation in Pakistan”. Dr M...

Can you have mangoes if you have diabetes? Nutritionist explains

Can you have mangoes if you have diabetes Nutritionist explains

China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

An 81-year-old Chinese woman dubbed “the strongest Chinese mother” was born without limbs and managed to raise three children. The octogenarian who has moved many people online sewed with her mouth and used her elbows to hold chopsticks while looking after her family. Wang Yushi, 81, from Baiyin in Gansu province, northern China, was born with a congenital disability and has had no limbs since birth. She did not even have an official name until her late 20s. “My mother was born without hands or...

'Boost skin’ with £20 L'Oréal set now half price at Home Bargains

'Boost skin’ with £20 L'Oréal set now half price at Home BargainsThe set claims to be the 'perfect combination' of daily skincare and shower productsCommentsMoneyAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer10:13, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe deal is available online and in stores across the UK(Image: Katy Blackwood/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Home Bargains is selling a popular bundle of men's daily skincare and showering products at half price. It was described online as being the &...

Neurologist says women should watch for 12 signs of Parkinson's

Neurologist says women should watch for 12 signs of Parkinson'sMany people know tremors can be a sign of Parkinson's Disease, but there are other symptoms and they differ for womenCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)10:12, 18 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesLow mood and depression could be linked to Parkinson's DiseaseA neurologist says men and women need to be looking for different red flag signs of Parkinson's Disease as the symptoms can vary. Parkinson's...

Why you feel unstoppable one day and stuck the next

Feeling mentally sharp may be the difference between an average day and a highly productive one, according to new findings.

Chasing likes, losing lives: How social media reels are fueling fatal risks among youth

Tragic incidents across India highlight the deadly risks of filming social media reels. Teenagers and young adults are losing their lives in crashes, drownings, and fatal falls while chasing viral fame. Experts and authorities urge greater awareness, parental supervision, and platform responsibility to curb this dangerous trend before more lives are lost.

'My birthmark covered 80% of my body - it's adults who have the worst reaction'

EXCLUSIVE: 'My birthmark covered 80% of my body - it's adults who have the worst reaction'Five remarkable women proudly revealed their rare brown birthmarks as they ran the London Landmarks half marathon - keen to encourage people to “love the skin you are in.”NewsLucy Laing Feature Writer and Hannah Britt, Senior Reporter Mirror Features10:00, 18 Apr 2026View 7 ImagesGemma Whyatt has congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN), a rare and often misunderstood genetic condition that presen...

Binman's hidden 'danger' alert when throwing away common item

Binman's hidden 'danger' alert when throwing away common itemHe said that they 'don't take everything' in bins and there's a good reasonCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer09:39, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNever leave one of these items in the bin(Image: richard johnson via Getty Images)A bin man has issued an alert to Brits across the country that a common item millions use may pose a major risk if thrown in the bin. Popular online content creator Ashl...

Oncologist says eating fruit and vegetables could increase risk of cancer

Oncologist says eating fruit and vegetables could increase risk of cancerA new study has shown some people who eat the healthy diet have a higher risk of lung cancerCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)08:31, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA study found an increased cancer risk for young non-smokersA"healthy diet featuring plenty of fruit and veg could increase the risk of lung cancer, according to new research. Eating fruits, greens and whole grains is usually recommended b...

Will Israel Observe Ceasefire With Lebanon?

A 10-day ceasefire follows six weeks of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that has killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than a million more from their homes in Lebanon.

Stick to this gun — it’ll soothe your muscles and get you running again

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'I'm pregnant with my 14th baby at 46 and my hubby's had the snip'

EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm pregnant with my 14th baby at 46 and my hubby's had the snip'Natalie Jackson is a proud mum to 13 children - and there's another on the way. She shares what life is like for her supersize family, including a very expensive food shopNewsJulia Sidwell and Hannah Britt, Senior Reporter Mirror Features08:00, 18 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesL-R back row Oliver, Kiefer, Rhett, Casper, Elliott holding Indy, Taliesin, Seren and mum Natalie. L-R front row Felix, Milo, Jon...

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NHS to contact millions offering another Covid jab

NHS to contact millions offering another Covid jabFree vaccines will be offered to the most vulnerableCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)07:35, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesVaccines will be given over the coming monthMillions of older and vulnerable people can now book their spring Covid-19 jabs. Officials stressed that previous immunity against the virus “can wane over time” and urged those eligible to book an appointment.‌Tens of thousands of slots a day are now available a...

At least 47 women, girls killed each day in Gaza: UN Women calls for ‘full’ ceasefire

The UN Women has called for accountability for the violation of international law by countries, such as Israel, while seeking the protection of women and girls in Gaza.

Trump 'to sign executive order' that will ease access to psychedelic drug used to treat PTSD

Trump 'to sign executive order' that will ease access to psychedelic drug used to treat PTSDBy SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 07:03, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 07:07, 18 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments