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TUI breaks silence after 1,700 British tourists fall ill in Cape Verde with '8 dead'
TUI breaks silence after 1,700 British tourists fall ill in Cape Verde with '8 dead'More than 1,700 people have joined legal proceedings against TUI after falling ill at Cape Verde resorts, with a law firm believing eight Brits have died as a result of the illnessesCommentsNewsAshley Pemberton News Reporter10:59, 08 Apr 2026View 6 ImagesMark and Tracy Watts were taken ill(Image: Irwin Mitchell)TUI offered its condolences to families affected by a fatal sickness outbreak in Cape Verde....
Best cooling blankets to help you sleep on hot nights
Shopping | ES Best Home | Home & Garden | BedroomBest cooling blankets to help you sleep on hot nightsToo warm for a duvet? Abha Shah has the alternatives covered The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Abha Shah @brimfulofashah2 minutes agoSign up for our free weekly newsletter for hot deals, best buys and expert reviewsSign upI would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from E...
Doctors’ strike timed to cause havoc over Easter break, says NHS England chief
Sir Jim Mackey said hospitals were struggling to fill rotas because six-day walkout was scheduled over holidayThe latest strike by resident doctors in England has been “deliberately timed to cause havoc” by coinciding with hospital staff’s Easter holidays, the head of the NHS has claimed.Hospitals have struggled to find enough doctors to replace those who have refused to work during the six-day walkout, Sir Jim Mackey, the chief executive of NHS England, said. Continue reading...
No7's 'groundbreaking' skincare range that preserves your skin at its prime launches today
No7's 'groundbreaking' skincare range that preserves your skin at its prime launches todayFreeze your skin at its prime with the help of No7's new skincare rangeMoneyZoe Cripps Head of beauty, fashion and shopping10:22, 08 Apr 2026Updated 10:23, 08 Apr 2026This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreView 3 ImagesBoots' latest skincare innovations launch today(Image: Getty)If you sit in the category of pe...
Dr Amir Khan issues bowel cancer alert to 'young people' - seven warning signs
Dr Amir Khan issues bowel cancer alert to 'young people' - seven warning signsThe signs are easily missed, but should never be ignoredCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer10:20, 08 Apr 2026Updated 10:20, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDr Amir Khan shared why people are 'never too young' to be affected by this cancer(Image: ITV)An ITV doctor has claimed that some people need to understand they are never "too young for bowel cancer". Dr Amir Khan said that more you...
Abortion clinics are closing nationwide. Could urgent care help fill the gap?
When the only clinic that offered abortions in Michigan's rural Upper Peninsula closed, an urgent care decided to step in to fill the gap. Now, others are considering similar moves as brick-and-mortar clinics close in blue states.(Image credit: Kate Wells)
Police arrest man on suspicion of stealing personal data of 56,000 patients
Hong Kong police have arrested a man working for a contractor commissioned by the Hospital Authority on suspicion of stealing the personal data of more than 50,000 patients, the South China Morning Post has learned. The arrest came just days after the privacy watchdog and police said they were investigating a large-scale data leak involving more than 56,000 patients served by the authority, which reported the unauthorised retrieval of various information. The SCMP has learned the man made an...
NHS urges 'keep windows and doors shut' as alert issued April 8-12 for millions
NHS urges 'keep windows and doors shut' as alert issued April 8-12 for millionsUK households urged to take action for the next few daysCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor09:52, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAnyone who suffers advised to keep doors and windows(Image: Getty)A health alert has been issued across many parts of the UK for the next five days as the weather is set to change. According to the latest NHS guidance, people are advised to "keep windows and d...
Free NHS app could help you lose weight without paying for gym
Free NHS app could help you lose weight without paying for gymThe 'little-known' NHS app encourages people to improve their health through daily brisk walking without needing gym equipmentCommentsNewsAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s08:59, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe NHS app has impressed several reviewers (stock photo)(Image: Getty)A free NHS app could help Brits shed pounds, boost their mood and get more active, without spending a penny on a gym membership. The li...
Struggling with parenting stress? These UAE support groups offer help and guidance
For many mums and dads in the UAE, parenting right now feels like a constant juggle of work, news alerts, academic pressure and family responsibilities. And doing it solo or without the necessary support system, the “village”, can feel even more nerve-wracking."When parents are stressed and routines are disrupted, everyone in the house will be affected," says UAE-based clinical psychologist Dr Saliha Afridi. "Children display all sorts of symptoms ranging from behavioural to emotional and acade...
'I woke up feeling dizzy - hours later I nearly bled to death'
'I woke up feeling dizzy - hours later I nearly bled to death'Chloe Jacobs, 39, woke feeling dizzy in the early hours of the morningCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor08:29, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesChloe Jacobs in hospital(Image: Chris Smallwood/SWNS)A mum and her baby 'could so easily have died' after she woke up feeling dizzy in the early hours of the morning. Chloe Jacobs nearly lost her life during childbirth after haemorrhaging more than eight litres of blood when he...
Early menopause: How women under 45 can protect their heart through stress control, explain UAE doctors
For women who experience premature menopause, before 45, and especially under 40, the stakes for heart health are higher than most realise. The early loss of estrogen, which naturally protects the cardiovascular system, leaves the heart vulnerable to high blood pressure, inflammation, and stiffening of the arteries. In addition, owing to chronic stress, the heart faces a double challenge.When women experience early menopause, the loss of estrogen combined with chronic stress can affect the hear...
Doctor strikes ‘deliberately timed to cause havoc’, says NHS chief
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Brit toddler, 2, nearly dies at Fuerteventura hotel in 'serious' drowning horror
Brit toddler, 2, nearly dies at Fuerteventura hotel in 'serious' drowning horrorA British two-year-old has been rushed to hospital after nearly drowning in Fuerteventura - the news comes hours after a British man was found dead in TenerifeCommentsNewsGerard Couzens News Correspondent and Ethan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead08:12, 08 Apr 2026Updated 08:20, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA British toddler nearly drowned to death in Fuerteventura (file)(Image: Getty)A British toddler has been...
'Doctors said I was too young before my world imploded'
'Doctors said I was too young before my world imploded'Natalie Hopper, 45, was diagnosed after doctors dismissed her symptomsCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor08:04, 08 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatalie in hospital after her surgery(Image: PA Real Life)A mum-of-two said she was dismissed as being 'too young' before being given a diagnosis that 'imploded' her world. But she has insisted that "stage four cancer isn't a death sentence" after the detectio...
Princess Kate's aleternative therapy she tried as part of cancer healing journey
The Princess of Wales shared the details of the traditional Chinese medical practice she incorporated into her healing journey from cancer while speaking with staff and patients at Colchester Hospital last year
Doctor Amir Khan says make 1 change when cleaning teeth to 'slash dementia risk'
Doctor Amir Khan says make 1 change when cleaning teeth to 'slash dementia risk'Doctor Amir Khan says you can reduce the risk of dementia by making a simple change to how you clean your teeth. It's expert advice that may be well worth listening toCommentsNewsKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:25, 08 Apr 2026Updated 07:25, 08 Apr 2026View ImageDoctor Amir Khan said it could slash the risk of dementia (stock image)(Image: ITV screengrab )Dementia is an illness that impacts many peop...
Monkeypox deaths: Islamabad doctors’ team visits Khairpur
KHAIRPUR: A 10-member team of specialist doctors from Islamabad has reached Khairpur on Wednesday after death of seven children by Monkeypox infection reported in the district. The doctors examined children infected by monkeypox virus at the city hospital. The doctors team included Dr. Asif Syed, Dr Saeed Khan, Dr Azizullah, Wajid Ansari, Zia Qureshi and others. Civil Surgeon Rafiq Mangi and other doctors were also accompanied with the team. It is to be mentioned here that the deputy commission...
Madness or bluster? Trump’s apocalyptic language raises key questions
The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once revelled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war of choice in Iran. US President Donald Trump’s latest threat over the Iran war hit a new extreme on Tuesday as he warned “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again”, if Iran failed to make a deal that included reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Republican president’s...
Weight loss jab alert as ban decision made after 'irresponsible' move
Weight loss jab alert as ban decision made after 'irresponsible' moveThe Advertising Standards Authority made the decisionCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor06:23, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe adverts were found to not meet standards(Image: Олег Буянов via Getty Images)An update has been issued by an authority in relation to weight loss injections. Adverts for an online pharmacy have been prohibited for marketing prescription-only weight-loss medication to the public and exploiting...