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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 UKMum shares simple trick to totally remove sand from your feet within seconds
Don't leave home without your talc!
HealthYahoo Style UKWhat are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke and how can you prevent it?
Beware al fresco drinking.
CelebrityYahoo Style UKEmily Clarkson changes her appearance 12 times in 35 seconds to show how filters can distort
She hopes to highlight the dangers of believing everything you see on social media.
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.
LifestyleHuffPost UK20 Things To Ask Your Partner Before Marriage
A thread has gone viral after one woman's engagement ended.
HealthYahoo Style UKNurse has leg amputated after dismissing pain as cramps during coronavirus shifts
'When COVID-19 kicked off we worked flat out, we didn’t have time to worry about aches and pains.'
StyleThe IndependentBeat the heat: How to prevent make-up melting off your face this summer, according to the experts
Summertime is great for many things, but it can also wreak havoc on your make-up.With heat and humidity at a high, you might think it’s pointless to even wear make-up in the first place given that it might just slide off your face anyway – but, if you want to wear it, don’t give up just yet.
StyleThe Independent7 socially unacceptable things to wear to work in a heatwave
While many people are still working at home due to the coronavirus lockdown, offices are slowly reopening across the country, meaning some will be faced with the challenge of finding ways to dress for work in the heat during summer.Given that Britons are more accustomed to rainfall than blazing sunshine, many will inevitably struggle with the sartorial challenges of balancing professionalism with comfort.
HealthThe IndependentWhat is heatstroke, what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?
This summer, amid the hot weather, Britons unused to the scorching weather will need to take precautionary measures to ensure they don't suffer from heat exhaustion or heatstroke when spending lots of time outside in the sun.If an individual's body is unable to cool down and they develop heatstroke, then their health could be at serious risk.
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.
CelebrityThe IndependentKaty Perry jokes she's 'had it' with pregnancy while shopping for baby supplies
Katy Perry is set to give birth any moment but it seems the pop star is growing impatient.On Thursday, the “Smile” singer joked that she has “had it” with pregnancy as she awaits the birth of her daughter, who is due to arrive sometime this summer.
LifestyleHuffPost UKThe Heatwave Hacks You Need To Cool Down When It's Boiling Outside
Hot and bothered? Don't sweat it, we've got you covered with 8 helpful tips to stay cool 😎
NewsHuffPost UKHow Young Londoners Really Feel About Plans To Scrap Their Free Travel
The Zip card for under 18s will disappear as part of the government's proposed TFL bailout – and with it many students' hopes for the future.
HealthThe GuardianMy pandemic epiphany: how I fell in love with online therapy
My pandemic epiphany: how I fell in love with online therapy. André Wheeler cringed at the idea of connecting through a camera but he needed to clear the fog inside his head
LifestyleHuffPost UKThe Top Toys For Christmas 2020, According To Argos
We're in a heatwave *and* a pandemic – do we really have to think about Christmas already?
HealthYahoo Style UKMichelle Obama suffering from 'low-grade depression': What is it and what are the symptoms?
Michelle Obama opened up about her mental health on the latest episode of her podcast.
HealthYahoo Style UK‘This fuels eating disorders’: Channel 4 faces backlash against ‘How to lose a stone in 21 days’
Calls to the eating disorder charity Beat's helpline spiked by 51% during the broadcast.
LifestyleYahoo Style UK'You make it look effortless': Parents praise viral baby sling tutorial as expert dances through steps in under a minute
Wrapping a baby in a sling can be confusing for new parents.
HealthThe IndependentWill a heatwave kill off or slow down coronavirus?
As temperatures rise across the UK throughout summer, many members of the public 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.
NewsYahoo Style UKCalls to allergy helpline surge as people struggle with face coverings - here's how to wear one comfortably
Around one in five people in the UK have an allergy.