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Sitting in the GP surgery with my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Eden on my lap, tears streamed down my face as I begged for help. Having spent the past six weeks in and out of appointments, I knew that something wasn't right. We were all missing something, but I didn't know what.

Scotland’s largest health board is failing to handle concerns of safety risks at a hospital where patients became infected with rare bugs.

It's that time of year again where everyone around you seems to be sneezing and coughing, and it feels like just a matter of time before you catch it. A number of illnesses typically peak when the cold weather sets in, including flu and colds.

Holidaymakers planning to travel abroad this Christmas have been issued a stark warning about the risk of 'suitcase and airport malaria', as cases of the mosquito-borne virus have surged across the country in recent days. The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed that both Dengue Fever and Malaria infections have been detected in travellers returning from overseas, amid a surge in travel-related cases of these diseases, which have seen cases jump to their highest rate in over 20 years.

World-renowned singer-songwriter Elton John confirmed he has lost sight in his right eye after suffering from a severe infection. On the opening night of his musical adaptation of "The Devil Wears Prada" in London, John shared, "I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight." "So, it’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and, boy, it sounded good tonight," he said.

Queen Camilla is speaking out about her extended absence over the last few weeks following a chest infection.

The Devil Wears Prada, based on the 2006 hit film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway (which, in turn, was based on a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger).John, who wrote the score for the musical — which stars Vanessa Williams as intimidating editor Miranda Priestly — said he struggled to watch the musical due to his vision loss, reported The Associated Press.“I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight,” he said. “I haven’t been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed it.”He added, “It’s hard for me to see it, but I love to hear it and, boy, it sounded good tonight.”John had previously disclosed in September that an infection had left him “with only limited vision in one eye.”Speaking to ABC News, the “Rocket Man” singer said he hasn’t been recording new music, and instead is focused on his health and improving his vision.

Many people enjoy treating themselves to some smoked salmon or other luxury cured fish over the festive period - as a light starter before the bigger Christmas roast, for example.

Queen Camilla has been diagnosed with pneumonia, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Her Majesty informed guests at the state visit of Qatar's Emir and his wife that her recent chest infection was actually pneumonia.

Brooke Hale, 28, from Bristol, feared for her son Luca's life after he was born 12 weeks premature, weighing just 1kg with "red raw" skin and blindness in one eye. Initially, doctors suspected a rare skin condition, but tests on Brooke's placenta revealed Luca had contracted HSV1 from her - a type of herpes linked to cold sores.The initial scans at around 10 and 20 weeks showed that Luca was "healthy" with no concerns. However, during a 4D ultrasound on 11 December 2023, doctors struggled to see Luca clearly due to an "increased amount of cloudy fluid".That same evening, Brooke began to feel "pains" every few hours, which grew stronger over the weekend.

Michaela Zee On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart shared his thoughts on President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter Biden, even though he had repeatedly said in the past that he wouldn’t. “Hypocrisy isn’t illegal, nor is it particularly unusual in politics,” Stewart said. “It’s not like he’s ever going to run again.

Elton John shared some sad news over the weekend.

Elton John is opening up about his health.

Experts are raising concerns about the rise of " a severe, often fatal illness", which has already killed 15 people in Rwanda and left hundreds more infected.

Michaela Zee President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who earlier this year was convicted of gun-related felony charges in Delaware and pleaded guilty to tax evasion in California. “I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further,” the president said in a statement issued Sunday night. “I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision.” The move comes weeks before Hunter Biden’s sentencing hearings for the gun and tax cases, which were slated for Dec.

Elton John revealed he has lost his sight following an eye infection.

Sir Elton John revealed to fans that he has "lost his eyesight" in a rare health update.The music legend was attending the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada in London's West End with his husband David Furnish, but had to leave the show early due to his vision problems and was escorted out by David. Speaking at the theatre, Elton told fans: "I've lost my eyesight and cannot see the stage." The star went on to add: "As some of you may know I have had issues and now I have lost my sight.

Sir Elton John made a candid health revelation to his fans, admitting he's "lost his eyesight" The iconic singer was at a showing of 'The Devil Wears Prada' in London's West End with his spouse David Furnish when he had to leave early due to vision issues. The 77 year old music legend was assisted by David as they exited the venue.

Sir Elton John made a rare and candid health confession to his fans, revealing that he's "lost his eyesight". The iconic performer had been at a West End showing of 'The Devil Wears Prada' with his spouse David Furnish but sadly had to leave the production prematurely due to difficulties with his vision.

Try to think back to when you last moved the furniture out for a proper clean.

A stern 'stay at home' warning has been issued due to a surge in cases of a nasty bug causing severe diarrhoea and vomiting. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has reported a 31.6 per cent increase in norovirus cases between November 4 and 17, compared to the previous fortnight.