Health

Three groups urged to come forward for Covid booster jab as UK cases rise

The arrival of the FLiRT Covid variants in the UK has been linked to a rise in cases this summer, prompting concern from health bodies

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'I thought my headaches were down to job stress - but it was actually a fast-growing brain tumour'

Amy Wareham thought they were down to her high workload as a lawyer. Actually, it was a fast-growing and highly aggressive tumour

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NHS warns call 999 'now' if these hot weather symptoms last 30 minutes

While many of us look forward to the hotter temperatures that come with the summer, they can bring with them some dangerous health risks.

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Woman paralysed diving into pool in Spain has to learn to eat again

Jenna Fitzgerald, 37, was left paralysed from the chest down after diving into a pool on holiday in Nerja, Spain - but has vowed to make the most of her second chance at life

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Seven things actually reduce risk of dementia according to 20-year study

Taking action when you are younger can prevent dementia when you are older, the study has found

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Thousands of parents say they regret giving kids smartphones

Parents have raised concerns over the mental effects smartphones have on their children

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Cornwall's best and worst GP surgeries RANKED by their own patients

The top surgery got a 100 per cent 'good' rating, the bottom one, less than 50 per cent - our interactive tool lets you check yours and all other

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NHS vaccine 'slashes risk of dementia' new study finds

On the NHS, people are offered two doses of Shingrix when they turn 65, as long as their birthday was on or after September 1, 2023

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Latest Covid symptoms after huge surge in people feeling ill

Retailers are reporting a rapid increase in people buying Covid tests

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Men more likely to die early in one part of Cornwall than all others

Men there are twice as likely to die early than elsewhere in England, a damning new report has revealed. Our interactive map shows your area and all others

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Millions of us unaware of hidden sugar in everyday drinks and food

One meal could provide twice your daily requirement of sugar, without you even realising it

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The disgusting reasons why you should always shower at night and never in the morning

Should I shower at night or in the morning? It's a common question - and experts have had their say on the controversial debate

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Have your say! Do you support Labour's smoking ban plans?

The government's plan aims to stop children from ever taking up smoking

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Cornwall's worst GP surgeries for getting appointments RANKED

The lowest ranked takes over three weeks for a third of appointments - our tool lets you check yours and others in your area

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Cornwall among worst areas for radioactive radon gas in the UK

Our county is a radon hotspot

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From head to toe - every symptom of type 2 diabetes with 1.2 million yet to be diagnosed

While there are currently 4.4 million people living with type 2 diabetes in the UK with numbers rising experts believe there are another 1.2m who have the condition but don't yet know it

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Whooping cough in Cornwall passes 100 cases

These figures for Cornwall for every week so far in 2024 reveal there have been three spikes and exactly when

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Full list of common items being recalled from Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and other supermarkets

A number of items are being recalled across the UK’s biggest supermarkets with varying warnings urging customers to check their groceries

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'After birth I thought I'd gone to hell, doctors had to give me shocks'

Kayleigh was assessed by a mental health team who decided to section her

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'We were told our pain was caused by menopause – the true cause is much worse'

Caroline Johnstone, 61, claims NHS doctors told her a condition causing her immense pain was dismissed as the menopause for 15 years – and she's not the only one who has been brushed off

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Mum almost died after having £20 skinny jab leaving daughter to dial 999

Newly single Stacey Smith is mortified after a £20 skinny jab nearly killed her - leaving her own schoolgirl daughter to call an ambulance

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'Fart walking' is now a thing and experts say it is good for you

The purpose of a fart walk is to start the digestive process and relieve bloating

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One diet much better at beating bowel problems than drugs, study shows

You can control symptoms like pain, cramping and gas by changing what you eat, better than you can by taking pills

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Covid rate rockets in Cornwall

New figures revealed as big events such as festivals and Euro football gatherings may be to blame

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Nostalgia How iconic Cornwall nightclub became the heart of 'Britain's Ibiza' during the '90s From 'Miss Wet T-shirt' competitions to laser lights through the police inspector's office, the iconic nightclub was the leading light in the country's busiest nightlife resort. 'You wouldn't be able to do that anymore. I'd be hung, drawn and quartered now'

Much-loved Cornwall bar and live music venue to close

The owners say they are deeply grateful for all the memories but after a decade at the helm they are entering a new phase

Let us know what beach in Cornwall you think is the worst in our survey

Cornwall's Best Beaches

We want to know all about what makes a beach visit for you, or what spoils it

From Boardmasters to Nokia Unleashed: Almost 20 years of music at Cornwall's biggest festival

We remember every year of Boardmasters - from James Blunt in 2005 to Liam Gallagher in 2023

Cornish town's tourism dip as holiday homes 'sold and gone back to residential'

One resident said holiday homes and second homes had 'sold and gone back to residential'

Nostalgia How iconic Cornwall nightclub became the heart of 'Britain's Ibiza' during the '90s From 'Miss Wet T-shirt' competitions to laser lights through the police inspector's office, the iconic nightclub was the leading light in the country's busiest nightlife resort. 'You wouldn't be able to do that anymore. I'd be hung, drawn and quartered now'

Much-loved Cornwall bar and live music venue to close

The owners say they are deeply grateful for all the memories but after a decade at the helm they are entering a new phase

Let us know what beach in Cornwall you think is the worst in our survey

Cornwall's Best Beaches

We want to know all about what makes a beach visit for you, or what spoils it

From Boardmasters to Nokia Unleashed: Almost 20 years of music at Cornwall's biggest festival

We remember every year of Boardmasters - from James Blunt in 2005 to Liam Gallagher in 2023

Cornish town's tourism dip as holiday homes 'sold and gone back to residential'

One resident said holiday homes and second homes had 'sold and gone back to residential'