Coronavirus jab may help fight cancer, chronic pain… and even Alzheimer’s

Joan Wakefield has barely been able to walk for the best part of six months. The 72-year-old from Stockport had a knee replacement in October and has since suffered infections in the scar tissue, causing agonising pain. Then at the beginning of this month she received the first dose of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. ‘I woke up … Read more

McLeod’s Daughters’ Rachael Carpani rushed to hospital after suffering from acute abdominal pain

McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani reveals she’s ‘on the mend’ after being rushed to hospital after suffering acute abdominal pain By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:46 GMT, 24 February 2021 | Updated: 03:46 GMT, 24 February 2021 McLeod’s Daughters actress Rachael Carpani revealed on Monday she was rushed to hospital after suffering … Read more

Erin Holland reveals the private pain that hung over wedding to cricketer Ben Cutting

Something blue: Erin Holland reveals the private pain that hung over wedding day with cricketer Ben Cutting as they now face first hurdle as married couple By Candice Jackson For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:01 GMT, 22 February 2021 | Updated: 02:01 GMT, 22 February 2021 Erin Holland shared the happiest day of her life … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Cancelled surgeries bring pain to Smith & Nephew

MARKET REPORT: Artificial hip and knee-maker Smith & Nephew feels the pain as hospitals cancel surgeries to focus on Covid By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 18 February 2021 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 18 February 2021 Smith & Nephew shares tumbled after the hip and knee replacement-maker admitted business was unlikely … Read more

‘How can I reduce nerve pain caused by shingles?’: DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

I’ve had shingles for six weeks. It’s no longer contagious but is very painful. My doctor has prescribed medications but they all make me sick. Is there anything that can reduce the nerve pain? Jenny Johnson, Chesterfield, Derbyshire How miserable for you to be suffering still with nerve pain. But fortunately, it is treatable. Long-term … Read more

Singer, 28, died from ‘sudden adult death syndrome’ after pain clinic appointment twice cancelled

A singer who suffered from endometriosis was found dead aged just 28 after her appointment at a specialist clinic was twice cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. The body of ‘hugely talented’ Emma Panas was discovered by her father at her home in Bromley, south east London, after friends and family could not contact her, … Read more

 Ioan Gruffudd’s wife Alice Evans says she is in ‘excruciating pain’

‘I still love him but I don’t see him coming back’: Ioan Gruffudd’s wife Alice Evans says she is in ‘excruciating pain’ and is ‘fighting against’ him leaving their family in bold statement Last week, the actress, 49, revealed the couple were breaking up in a shock Twitter statement and accused the actor, 47, of … Read more

Noel Gallagher admits his pet cat is ‘a pain in the a**e’ due to his family’s allergies

Noal Gallagher has revealed his family’s pet cat Boots has become a ‘pain in the a**e.’ The Oasis hitmaker, 53, said that even though two members of his family are allergic to the feline, he’s forever met with rejection when he suggests getting rid of it. It comes after Noel’s brother Liam took to Instagram … Read more

Hearing music under the knife means less pain when you wake up, new research suggests 

Listening to soothing music and words while you’re unconscious on the operating table could mean you wake up in less pain. That’s the finding from new research, published in The BMJ, which looked at whether playing relaxing music and recordings of positive comments, such as ‘You are safe now and in good care’, to patients under … Read more

BEL MOONEY: How can I defuse the pain of my grandson’s terrible lie?

Dear Bel, Six years ago, when my grandson was seven, I had collected him and my granddaughter from school and when we arrived at their home he misbehaved. My memory of exactly what he said has gone, but he was extremely cheeky and I admonished him. It bothered me enough to tell his Mum quietly … Read more