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As the weather gets warmer, pants turn to shorts, long sleeves turn to tank tops and sensible waterproof winter boots turn to cute strappy sandals. If you’re planning on showing your feet to the world or have a sunny vacation on the calendar, you’re likely in dire need of a pedicure. Before you make an…

Christopher Hart, 50, was found dead in his Suffolk home while waiting eight hours for an ambulance.

An outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) has been reported on Long Island, New York, according to health officials. On Dec. 30, 2023, Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott released a statement noting that the county’s health department is tracking a growing number of pertussis cases.  Of the 108 cases that have been reported, the…

A 13-year-old boy who has raised thousands for charity after being diagnosed with leukaemia has shared his delight at being given the all clear. In a tearful video, Hughie thanked his best friend Freddie, who played a big part in his fundraising. Watch as they tell BBC Breakfast about the moment they got the good…

Six sets of twins who were born conjoined have gathered at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, where they were treated. The families got together to share stories about their experiences and stories about how they went on to lead healthy lives. The first successful operation separating conjoined twins at GOSH took place in…

“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it isn’t easy to stick to. When we can stick to moderate drinking, however, we usually feel pretty good about ourselves. According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, moderate drinking is defined as no…