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CelebrityThe IndependentChrissy Teigen says she was ‘terrified’ on learning she was pregnant after breast surgery
Chrissy Teigen has spoken about how “terrified” she felt on discovering she was pregnant after she underwent breast surgery.In May this year, Teigen revealed she was having her breast implants removed.
HealthYahoo Style UKGreg Rutherford urges men to check testicles after finding lump: How to do it and what to look for
The Olympian had a cancer scare during lockdown.
NewsThe IndependentCoronavirus quarantine: Who needs to do it and for how long?
France has been added to a list of countries with quarantine measures, meaning if you return to England from those locations you need to spend 14 days in self-isolation.The number of coronavirus infections in England is levelling off after a rise in July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), but officials are still concerned about transmitting the virus across borders.
CelebrityThe IndependentGreg Rutherford tells men to check testicles after finding lump in lockdown
Greg Rutherford has urged men to check their testicles for lumps after he found one during lockdown.On Thursday, the Olympic athlete shared a post on Instagram of him and his wife and their two children.
HealthHuffPost UKWhat It's Like To Experience Hallucinations Linked To Covid-19
Bright orange cartoon spiders in the bedroom; lions and monkeys in the living room – people share their stories.
CelebrityThe IndependentRob Delaney opens up about having a vasectomy without sedation: 'I just had to ride that pain wave'
Rob Delaney has opened up about his decision to have a vasectomy.Writing in The Guardian, the actor and comedian explained he wanted to have the procedure so that his wife, Leah, could come off birth control.
HealthThe IndependentWhat is heatstroke, what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?
Although thunderstorms are on the way for much of the UK this week, temperatures remain high across many parts of England.On Tuesday, the south of England experienced highs of 37C – while northern cities sat at around 30 degrees.
HealthThe IndependentWill a heatwave kill off or slow down coronavirus?
As temperatures rise across the UK throughout August, many people will likely be spending more time basking in the sunshine.However, amid the picnics and barbecues, the continued spread of the coronavirus remains a concern, despite the recent easing of lockdown measures in England and the devolved nations of the UK.
HealthHuffPost UK9 Photos Showing What 'Covid Fingers And Toes' Can Look Like
Red and purple bumps have been appearing on people's fingers and toes since the start of the pandemic.
HealthThe IndependentTokenism, colour blindness and racist microaggressions: Fighting for visibility in the fitness industry
If you’ve never noticed how white the fitness industry is, you’ve probably never had to be aware of your race.
CelebrityThe IndependentBindi Irwin is pregnant with her first child: 'Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021'
Bindi Irwin has announced that she is pregnant with her first child.On Tuesday, the 22-year-old, who is the daughter of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, shared a post on Instagram to reveal the news.
HealthThe IndependentCoronavirus: Why are survivors being asked to donate plasma?
Health officials in the UK have issued a rallying call for those who have recovered from the coronavirus to donate their plasma.On 3 August the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) unit launched an urgent appeal for more donations as the health service prepares for a potential second wave of the virus. So far more than 13,000 donations have been made, but more are urgently needed says Dr Gail Miffin, NHSBT's chief medical officer.
HealthThe IndependentAlyssa Milano shares video allegedly showing coronavirus-related hair loss: ‘Please take this seriously’
Alyssa Milano has revealed that Covid-19 caused her hair to fall out and urged people to wear face masks to help curb the spread of the virus.On Monday, the Melrose Place star shared a video on Twitter and Instagram to show the amount of hair loss she says she experienced as a “long hauler” – a term used to refer to someone who suffers from long-lasting coronavirus symptoms.
HealthThe Independent‘I was drinking daily, £17,000 in debt, and having suicidal thoughts. Then I started talking’
The 13th May 2012 was the final day of the Premier League. As usual I was in the pub and I watched as Sergio Aguero scored the winning goal for Manchester City seconds before the final whistle blew. It was the most extraordinary moment in premier league history. The pub exploded. But as people around me celebrated, jumping up and down and hugging each other, I just sat there thinking that I didn’t feel connected to any of it.I’ll never forget that moment – that’s when I decided to make a change.
HealthThe IndependentNHS nurse placed on ventilator after contracting coronavirus returns to work at same hospital that saved her life
An NHS nurse who had to be put on a ventilator after contracting coronavirus has returned to work at the same hospital that saved her life.In March, Millie Magadlela was placed in the critical care unit of the University Hospital of North Tees where she works after testing positive for the virus.
CelebrityThe IndependentKatherine Schwarzenegger gives birth to first child with husband Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger have welcomed their first child together.Katherine’s brother, Patrick Schwarzenegger, confirmed the news on Sunday.
CelebrityThe IndependentSimon Cowell tells fans to ‘read the manual’ before trying electric bike after breaking his back
Simon Cowell has shared an update with his fans for the first time since breaking his back at the weekend.On Saturday, it was revealed that the America’s Got Talent judge had fallen off a new electric bicycle near his home in Malibu, California.
HealthThe IndependentColeen Nolan ‘considering a double mastectomy’ after sisters Linda and Anne diagnosed with cancer
Coleen Nolan has said she is considering undergoing a double mastectomy in light of two of her sisters’ recent cancer diagnoses.Last week, it was reported that Linda and Anne Nolan were both receiving cancer treatment after being diagnosed days apart.
CelebrityThe IndependentKristen Wiig describes IVF as ‘the most difficult time in my life’ before twins were born via surrogate
Kristen Wiig has spoken about how “isolating” she found the experience of undergoing IVF before her twins were born via surrogacy.In January, Wiig and her fiancé, actor and writer Avi Rothman, became parents to twins via a surrogate.
HealthThe IndependentCoronavirus: How effective are face masks at stopping spread?
From Saturday 8 August, it is compulsory to wear a face mask in museums, galleries, cinemas and places of worship in England.It was already compulsory to wear a face covering when visiting a supermarket, indoor shopping centre, coffee shop, or bank in England, with those who fail to comply at risk of being fined up to £100.
HealthThe IndependentCBD: What is it and how is it being used in the UK?
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is having a moment.Used in everything from snacks to moisturisers, products containing CBD (including oils, extracts, etc) seem to be everywhere.
LifestyleYahoo Style UK5 mistakes you've been making with your sunscreen
Less than half of us apply the correct amount of SPF.
HealthThe IndependentFace masks: Are coverings with ear loops less safe than other models?
On 8 August, the rules on face masks in England will change once again: the public now have to wear them in all indoor settings where you may come into contact with people you “wouldn’t normally see”.The government says this includes places like cinemas, galleries, or museums, in addition to the mandatory wearing already in place in shops and on public transport.
LifestyleThe IndependentHow to keep your pet safe and healthy in the heatwave
Learning how to cope in the heat can be a struggle, with the beaming rays of the sun, the inescapable humidity and the ever-rising temperatures tough to handle for many.However, if you’re finding this heatwave unbearable, just imagine how your pet may be feeling.
SportThe IndependentLondon Marathon 2020 'elite-only' race: Why training for 2021 date might be a blessing in disguise
After being postponed in April - till 4 October - London Marathon runners have now been told that the 2020 marathon will only involve elite athletes.For the 45,000 "mass-event" runners - they will have to wait until next year before they can take to the streets again.