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Boy diagnosed with brain tumor after getting ‘fuzzy eyes’ at school

Boy diagnosed with brain tumor after getting ‘fuzzy eyes’ at school

By Amy Reast A five-year-old boy visited the optician to get stronger glasses after getting "fuzzy eyes" in his first few weeks at school, only to discover he had an aggressive brain tumor. Teddy Hemms, five, seemed perfectly healthy when he went to Specsavers to get

Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN

Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN

The United Nations on Friday said a three-year effort to immunise children who missed routine vaccinations due to the Covid-19 crisis was on course to reach the 21 million target. The pandemic, which swept around the world in 2020, severely strained health systems and disrupted vaccination campaigns, resulting

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Shock images of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona lying dead in bed, his stomach grotesquely swollen, rocked the negligence trial of his medical team on Thursday. Maradona, regarded as one of the greatest football players of all times, died in November 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from

Is there a best allergy medicine for seniors? Safe medications and which ones to avoid

Is there a best allergy medicine for seniors? Safe medications and which ones to avoid

Is there a best allergy medicine for seniors? Safe medications and which ones to avoid There are some medications that older adults should avoid due to their risk of side effects. This includes some of the most well-known allergy medications. But that doesn’t mean you have to avoid

Woman claims doctors dismissed brain cancer as stress headaches

Woman claims doctors dismissed brain cancer as stress headaches

By Nathan Pynn A mom-of-three says bungling doctors dismissed her agonizing headaches as “stress caused by her kids,” which turned out to be brain cancer. Libby Woolaston’s health deteriorated so much that she even went blind in one eye while waiting for a hospital appointment. The 32-

Excruciatingly painful ‘suicide disease’ means woman can’t kiss husband

Excruciatingly painful ‘suicide disease’ means woman can’t kiss husband

By Adam Dutton and Julia Rodgerson A woman says she is no longer able to kiss her husband on the lips after being diagnosed with a rare condition known as "suicide disease" — which is more painful than childbirth and feels like being electrocuted. Emma Marrison-Taylor was diagnosed

US eases access to marijuana for medical use

US eases access to marijuana for medical use

The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy. Marijuana is now described as having moderate to low addiction potential, "expanding patients' access to treatments and empowering doctors