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By Caroline Wyatt Published 18 December 2020 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing It is a small ray of hope in an often bleak landscape: a UK trial investigating whether an old drug used to lower cholesterol can be used for a new purpose - to help patients with advanced multiple sclerosis. It's the trial I decided to take part in this autumn, some two decades after I first visited the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, in London, showing signs of possible MS. And unlike many others, it has managed to continue despite the pandemic. It was when I was in my early 30s, reporting on disasters and wars around the world for the BBC, that I first experienced MS symptoms. For some time I'd been plagued by dizziness, as well as numbness and burning in my hands and arms. When I started to fall over, I knew I needed help. A no-nonsense … [Read more...] about Caroline Wyatt: MS research ‘the urgent search for hope’

Robbie Williams has resigned himself to the fact he is going through a period of hair loss after being refused a transplant. The Angels singer has been open about his experience with losing his hair over the years, and previously compared his head to a ‘baby’s bum’ due to his hair becoming increasingly thin. Hair loss among men can be common as age increases and male pattern baldness is typically treated with Finasteride and minoxidil. Other options include a hair transplant, steroids and immunotherapy, which is a chemical that is applied to bald patches. Robbie, 48, has tried various treatments including undergoing a hair transplant in 2013. Seven years later, the former Take That singer attempted to get another transplant but the doctors said his hair was too thin for the procedure. Speaking about his experience, the pop icon said: ‘No one will give me a thatch job [hair transplant] because they say my hair is too thin. ‘“I can’t take any pills because they depress … [Read more...] about Robbie Williams now ‘embracing’ hair loss after failed treatments: ‘It’s getting thinner and thinner’

Justin Bieber enjoyed a much-needed holiday with wife Hailey Baldwin in Italy, after his eagerly-anticipated return to the stage. The Stay singer, 28, recently took time out of the spotlight to recover after he was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome , a facial paralysis. He marked his comeback in Europe , performing at the Luca Summer festival on Sunday night to a packed out crowd. The musician later hit the streets of Florence with the model, enjoying a spot of sightseeing at an art gallery in the area. They could be seen cuddling as they took in the culture around them during a low-key day out. Justin later shared an adorable photo with his partner and their dog as they had a lazy morning in bed. ‘Good morning from the Bieber family,’ he captioned the sweet upload. The Baby star made headlines in June after revealing his worrying health battles with fans, following a string of canceled tour dates. He shared a video on Instagram, explaining that he had … [Read more...] about Justin Bieber heads to Florence with wife Hailey after making comeback following facial paralysis diagnosis

GEMMA Collins has declared that she is a "new woman" after undergoing a seriously glamorous hair transformation. The former Towie star, 41, revealed her fabulous new look to fans on Instagram having spent hours sitting in the salon chair. Tossing her head back, Gemma showed off a full head of long, wavy blonde extensions that had been added to her naturally short locks. Her roots had also been bleached bright blonde before she showed off her finished look in the mirror while wearing sunglasses. Admitting she is feeling under the weather, Gemma told her fans: "I told you I'd walk out here a different woman. "Despite having a chest infection and being on antibiotics and steroids, I feel totally cured after getting in here!" READ MORE ON GEMMA COLLINS gem's sayings Gemma Collins has Catchphrase audience in hysterics after rule blunder family fun Inside Gemma Collins countryside getaway with fiance Rami Hawash & his … [Read more...] about Slimmer than ever Gemma Collins shows off hair transformation as she says she is a ‘new woman’

A woman has just discovered she has been using moisturisers wrong as she revealed a beauty hack to keep her face hydrated all day. Paige Michelle, who shares self-coaching tips on TikTok, was stunned and joked she was "today years old" when she learned about the right way to use the skincare product. She said in a video: "Listen maybe I’m about to blow your mind, maybe I’m not. READ MORE: Woman jokes spending cost of living payment on nails is a 'priority' – but is trolled "Maybe I’m the only one in the entire world that didn’t know this. "But did you know that when you put moisturiser on, if you put it on a dry face, it locks in the dryness. "If you put it on a wet, moist face, it locks in the moisture." Many viewers were as "mind blown" as Paige, as one said: "Thought that's what moisturiser was, to put moisture in my face." A second wrote: "I didn't know this either. I'm mourning all the moisturiser I have wasted by continuing to apply and apply and apply … [Read more...] about You’ve been using moisturiser wrong – woman shows easy hack to keep skin hydrated

Charlie Stayt grills Nadine Dorries on comments about Sunak SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Back in 2014 when presenting BBC Breakfast , Stayt – who typically likes to keep details of his health private – revealed that in the past he has suffered from the “extraordinarily painful” condition of gout. It was when expert Dr Amrit Ryatt was appearing on the show, discussing the signs and symptoms of the condition, that the 60-year-old spoke up, confirming not only that he has the condition, but that it is fast developing. Related articles Heart attack warning: Sign on the ear that could predict condition Popular drink is linked to type 2 diabetes and hypertension Gout is described by the NHS as a … [Read more...] about Charlie Stayt health: BBC star on the ‘painful’ condition that developed ‘overnight’

Parents of severely epileptic children continue to spend thousands every month on medical cannabis oil, despite it being available from the NHS since 2018. The health service has only given out three prescriptions in two years, despite many more families reporting ‘life changing’ effects from the treatment. Parents have been forced to rely on inheritance money, help from family, and donations from the public to fund private prescriptions, with some forced to make difficult decisions such as selling their homes. They say it is the only medicine that gives their children a decent quality of life, having tried countless pharmaceutical drugs which produce side effects and often don’t help. The Government declared medical cannabis legal in November 2018 after years of fighting by parents in need, leading to the first NHS prescription being granted to Alfie Dingley, son of campaigner Hannah Deacon. However, doctors are still reluctant to prescribe full extract cannabis oil … [Read more...] about Families still paying thousands for medicinal cannabis two years after legalisation

Meningitis: Dr Hilary outlines the main symptoms SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info "I got sick in the middle of shooting Kelly's Heroes," Donald Sutherland regaled. "I came to Yugoslavia for a day's filming and I was out for six weeks." The father-of-five elaborated: "They took me to hospital – I had spinal meningitis. They didn't have the antibiotics, so I went into a coma, and they tell me that for a few seconds, I died. Related articles Paul Newman: Risk factors of the 'horrible' disease that killed actor Covid: The sign in the morning to spot that may be 'permanent' "I saw the blue tunnel, and I started going down it. I saw the white light. I dug my feet in." While Donald "didn't want to go" … [Read more...] about Donald Sutherland health: ‘I saw the white light’ – actor on his near-death experience