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UAE school reopening: Will classes resume after April 17? What we know
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Amid increased speculations over school reopening timelines, the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) has dismissed claims that distance learning will continue until May 1 as “inaccurate”.Distance learning in UAE will remain in place until April 17 for students, teachers, and administrative staff across all educational institutions. This measure was first intr...
Blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda out of reach for most Indian cancer patients
Blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda out of reach for most Indian cancer patients
Urgent warning as health chiefs remove 215 online listings in fake drug crackdown
Urgent warning as health chiefs remove 215 online listings in fake drug crackdownThe MHRA has warned it is working with eBay to remove fake versions of the medication which, if taken, could have 'drastic consequences'NewsElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor13:01, 13 Apr 2026Updated 13:02, 13 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 3 ImagesThe fake drugs could be potentially dangerous, it has been w...
Kratom poisonings soar in US as experts blame synthetic versions and caution against bans
Experts say natural kratom may offer benefits and blame synthetic derivatives for surge in poisonings noted by CDCA recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report shows that kratom poisonings have soared in the US, but experts say this is probably due to synthetic derivatives like 7-OH, and that blanket kratom bans could harm people using natural kratom to aid pain management or addiction recovery.Walter Prozialeck, a pharmacology professor at Midwestern University, said he was u...
Dr Michael Mosley approved diet could slash risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr Michael Mosley approved diet could slash risk of Alzheimer’s diseaseIt could also reduce your risk of chronic diseaseCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer12:22, 13 Apr 2026Updated 12:23, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe diet is one we should all try(Image: Getty)The late Dr Michael Mosley once hailed a diet that could help ward off Alzheimer's. And studies show you could delay the progression of the disease by almost four years.The much-loved expert, who popularised the F...
Patriotic pub landlord loses appeal to keep giant St George's cross on the side of his venue - after ONE complaint
Patriotic pub landlord loses appeal to keep giant St George's cross on the side of his venue - after ONE complaintDo YOU have a story? Email matt.strudwick@dailymail.co.ukGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:01, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 12:06, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
More patients demand ‘unvaccinated’ blood, doctors warn of growing health risks
An increasing number of patients are requesting "unvaccinated" blood for transfusions, which can delay care and pose risks to patients’ health, experts warn.There is no evidence that unvaccinated blood presents any safety benefit, according to a new study published in the journal Transfusion.There is currently no process for checking whether donated blood comes from vaccinated or unvaccinated donors, experts say.CANCER SURVIVAL APPEARS TO DOUBLE WITH COMMON VACCINE, RESEARCHERS SAYVanderbilt Uni...
Full list of who can get a Covid booster jab this spring
Full list of who can get a Covid booster jab this springHere's what you need to know about this year's spring boosterCommentsNewsFiona Callingham Lifestyle writer11:59, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThree groups of people are eligible for the latest round of Covid vaccines from the NHS(Image: Getty)Three groups of people are eligible for a Covid booster vaccination this spring. Health authorities say this will help protect those who are more at risk of becoming “seriously ill”.In an update,...
Are spider bites on the rise in England?
Are spider bites on the rise in England?6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesNoble false widow spiders - or steatoda nobilis - are on the rise in the UK, and prefer living in or near housesThe effects of spider bites are putting more people in hospital in England than 10 years ago, according to a freedom of information request by the Press Association.NHS figures show that there were 100 hospital admissions in 2025 linked to spider bites - up from 47 in 2015.Experts are bl...
Ex-Eastenders star says common gut condition 'often missed' with 1 in 20 diagnosed
Ex-EastEnders star says common gut condition 'often missed' with 1 in 20 diagnosedA former EastEnders star shared her own battle with the condition which saw her lose three stones in weightCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer11:46, 13 Apr 2026Updated 12:23, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe condition can cause pain, bloating and unintentional weight loss(Image: GETTY)Over half of Britons have never heard of the gut condition fuelling a 'hidden epidemic'...
Ex-Easteners star says common gut condition 'often missed' with 1 in 20 diagnosed
Ex-Easteners star says common gut condition 'often missed' with 1 in 20 diagnosedA former EastEnders star shared her own battle with the condition which saw her lose three stones in weightCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer11:46, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe condition can cause pain, bloating and unintentional weight loss(Image: GETTY)Over half of Britons have never heard of the gut condition fuelling a 'hidden epidemic', with as few as one in 20...
Pope Leo speaks out after Donald Trump calls him 'weak' in blistering attack
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Eamonn Holmes shares emotional message from his hospital bed after stroke
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Eamonn Holmes says he will do his best to get well soon after stroke
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NHS says anyone taking common tablet must avoid three drinks in latest guidance
NHS says anyone taking common tablet must avoid three drinks in latest guidancePeople taking the common medication should avoid taking it with certain beveragesCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor11:19, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTaking the medication with the drinks could reduce its efficiency (stock image)(Image: Getty)The NHS website offers a wealth of information for anyone taking various types of medication, including advice on what to avoid, such as certain foods and dr...
Toddler found dead of neglect had eaten dry wall and diapers: cops
NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsToddler found dead of neglect had eaten drywall and diapers: copsParents arrested and charged with murder after Erik Reichard, two, dies of malnourishment and dehydration in Tell City, IndianaJoe Sommerlad Monday 13 April 2026 11:20 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmar...
Foreign Office 135 countries 'high risk' list as vaccination supplies for lethal virus low in UK
Foreign Office 135 countries 'high risk' list as vaccination supplies for lethal virus low in UKHealth professionals told they may need to prioritise who gets rabies vaccineCommentsTravelBen Hurst11:13, 13 Apr 2026View ImageThe Travel health Pro site has sent an alert to health professionals over low levels of rabies vaccinations(Image: Getty)UK health officials have warned of a shortage of a vaccine for Brits going to many overseas destination for a potentially lethal disease. The For...
Advanced warning for smokers and vapers as huge price increase coming
Advanced warning for smokers and vapers as huge price increase comingNew taxes and tax increases will end 'pocket money price' vapes and push tobacco out of reach for manyCommentsMoneyNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)11:12, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesVaping costs will soar this yearEveryone who smokes or vapes will see a marked increase in the price they have to pay when new rules come into force later this year. The Vaping Products Duty will be applied from October 1, with...
From Ozempic to Mounjaro: Is this India’s ‘magic pill moment’ for obesity?
The rapid rise of app-based food delivery, shrinking access to safe recreational spaces, longer sedentary work hours, urban designs hostile to walking, aggressive marketing of ultra-processed foods, and the widening affordability gap between calorie-dense and nutritious diets have all contributed to an obesity crisis
'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss
A small, red "miracle fruit" is gaining attention for its ability to make lemons taste like lemonade — and for helping some cancer patients cope with an unpleasant side effect of treatment.For many chemotherapy patients, "chemo mouth" can make food taste metallic, bland or spoiled — leading to weight loss, poor nutrition and reduced motivation to eat.But a small red berry scientifically known as Synsepalum dulcificum — commonly called "miracle fruit" — is drawing attention for helping patients b...