Kelvin Fletcher joined BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt to talk about his journey on the BBC show. So far, he has been consistently at the top of the leaderboard for his thrilling performances, but it seems it could be taking a toll on his body. Kelvin appeared just after Will Bayley was […]
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Man Utd chaos: Jose Mourinho feeling the strain of the growing crisis at Old Trafford
Jose Mourinho is under increasing pressure ahead of United’s must-win game at home to Tottenham on Monday and showed he is feeling the heat. Moody Mourinho began his press conference half-an-hour ahead of schedule in a bid to wrong-foot the media and then refused to answer a raft of questions. The Manchester United boss was […]
Norovirus WARNING: ‘Summer outbreak’ of contagious sickness bug is MUTATED strain
NOROVIRUS, known as the winter vomiting bug, is reported to have infected hundreds of people this summer, and now a lecturer in public health has warned the outbreak could lead to another winter crisis for the NHS.
Single-sport kids feeling the strain of specialization, experts say
A growing body of research suggests early sports specialization — spending eight months or more a year playing a single sport — can do young athletes more physical harm than good.
Super gonorrhoea: English man has world’s first confirmed case of drug-resistant strain
AN ENGLISH man has contracted a new strain of ‘super gonorrhoea’, so named because it is resistant to two vital antibiotics. He reportedly caught the disease during a one-night stand in south-east Asia.
Best supplements for back pain: Three ways to relieve strain – including with this vitamin
BACK pain usually improves within a few weeks or months, but going about your daily routine can be tough when you have it. One way some experts believe you can relieve symptoms is through taking supplements, such as vitamin D.
Flu activity ‘slowly decreasing’ in Canada but hospitals still feeling the strain
Flu activity is slowly decreasing in Canada and seems to be winding down in the U.S., health officials say.
Aussie flu symptoms: ‘Immunity to one flu strain does not give you immunity to the other’
AUSSIE flu has contributed to a high number of flu-related hospital admissions in the UK this winter, with symptoms being described as the same as normal flu but more severe. But if you’ve already had flu this season it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re immune from all strains.
Aussie flu symptoms: ‘Immunity to one flu strain does not give you immunity to the other’
Aussie flu – the H3N2 strain of the influenza virus – is one of the main strains of flu causing havoc in Britain this year. The other is Yamagata flu – nicknamed Japanese flu. Symptoms of Aussie flu are similar to those of normal flu but more severe and include a sudden fever, aching body […]
Flu shot less than 20% effective for most common strain this season, scientists find
Researchers say the effectiveness of this season’s flu shot has been low, with the vaccine preventing only 10 to 20 per cent of infections caused by the dominant H3N2 strain affecting Canadians.