Why spine operation thousands of teens pin their hopes on might not be a miracle cure after all

Even by the normal standards of Britain’s Got Talent – a show that unashamedly tugs on viewers’ heartstrings – it was a particularly moving story.  Julia Carlile, just 15, and her dance troupe MerseyGirls made it to the final in 2017.  Then it emerged that despite her remarkable acrobatic talents, Julia was struggling with an … Read more

Kym Marsh ‘set to miss filming for Morning Live’s second series for urgent hernia operation’

Kym Marsh ‘set to miss filming for Morning Live’s second series as she’s hospitalised for an urgent hernia operation after months of discomfort’ The former Coronation Street star, 44, will miss the first week of filming for Morning Live’s second series with Gethin Jones next week Kym has reportedly been struggling with the hernia for … Read more

Rod Stewart reduces alcohol intake and takes up boxing following intense knee and ankle operation

Rod Stewart has cut back on his alcohol consumption and taken up boxing after embarking on a lifestyle overhaul following a recent knee and ankle procedure.  The music legend, 76, recently endured a £8,000 ankle fusion surgery and a full knee replacement after years of playing football took a toll on his body.  He said he … Read more

Helicopters and lifeboats launched as part of search and rescue operation for missing Gareth Jones

Helicopters and lifeboats are launched as part of major search and rescue operation as man, 69, and his dog are feared missing in Hove Gareth Jones was last seen outside a fishmonger in Hove with his pet cockapoo  Helicopters and lifeboats were launched and scoured shoreline, say witnesses Police asks anyone who sees Mr Jones, … Read more

Labour leads calls for 24/7 vaccination operation in the UK

How the Government’s vaccine plan breaks down  PHASE 1 (FEB 15 TARGET) CARE HOME RESIDENTS – 300,000 CARE HOME WORKERS – 500,000 AGE 80+ – 3,300,000 HEALTHCARE WORKERS – 2,400,000 SOCIAL CARE WORKERS – 1,400,000 AGE 75-79 – 2,300,000 AGE 70-74 – 3,200,000 CLINICALLY EXTREMELY VULNERABLE (UNDER 70) – 1,200,000 PHASE 2 (SPRING) 65-69 2,900,000 … Read more

Woman becomes first patient to have NHS operation that made her liver work like a pancreas

At Christmas 2019, for the first time in two years, Claire Aylott ate a solid meal. This was not because she had a faddy diet — the problem was pancreatitis At Christmas 2019, for the first time in two years, Claire Aylott ate a solid meal. This was not because she had a faddy diet … Read more

US won’t approve AstraZeneca shot until APRIL, Operation Warp Speed chief says

Operation Warp Speed’s chief scientist has admitted the US vaccine rollout ‘should be better’ as anger mounts that fewer only about 230,000 Americans are getting vaccinated a day.  So far, fewer than 2.6 million people have been vaccinated as of 9am ET Wednesday, according to the CDC’s updated figures.  That means just 461,982 vaccines have … Read more

Scar-free operation could banish acid reflux for good

A revolutionary scalpel-free procedure that strengthens weak muscles in the oesophagus could spare millions from chronic heartburn… for good. The 60-minute operation, which could be available to NHS patients as early as next year, closes gaps between the oesophagus and the stomach – through which the stomach juices flow, causing the burn. Carried out by … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Operation Moonshot rapid lateral tests ‘inaccurate’

Number 10’s ambitious Operation Moonshot came under fire from top scientists today amid fears the rapid coronavirus tests being rolled out across the UK aren’t good enough as ministers shelved plans to open up mass testing centres over Christmas. Moonshot has been slated as way to use the rapid kits – which cost a fraction … Read more

Operation Warp Speed advisor says US WON’T follow Europe with ban on UK flights

America ‘WON’T follow Europe and ban UK flights over Super-COVID fears’ – BUT Trump’s plan to lift restrictions on non-US citizens traveling from Britain now hangs in balance Moncef Slaoui, chief advisor to the government’s Operation Warp Speed vaccine program, on Sunday said a ban on UK travel was not currently in the cards  He … Read more