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WATCHING her son doubled over in agony on the hospital bed, Hannah Amer begged doctors to act quickly to remove the metal balls that were burning through his bowel.And the 12-year-old, from Hertfordshire, was just two hours from death when he went under the knife, as surgeons battled to save his digestive system.17Hannah and the rest of their family were terrified after Bobby was admitted to hospital after accidentally swallowing tiny magnetsCredit: Supplied17Bobby had life-changing surgery not long before his bowels nearly rippedCredit: Supplied17Bobby was as old as 12 when he ingested the magnets and had to have multiple hospital…

A NEW coronavirus discovered in bats in Brazil could pose a serious threat to humans, scientists warn.The virus, found by scientists in São Paulo and Ceará, shares chilling similarities with the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), also called camel flu.2Brazil’s bats are harbouring a close relative of camel fluCredit: Barcroft MediaAccording to the World Health Organisation (WHO), camel flu is less infectious than Covid, but it is more deadly, killing a third of known patients.The new virus discovered in Brazil has a genetic sequence that’s about 72 per cent similar to the MERS genome, scientists say. Specifically, its spike protein shares 71.74 per…

VIRGIN Media customers are set to lose another channel in the latest overhaul to TV boxes.The food and cooking channel launched in July 2023 as part of a major shift to increase the number of streamed TV channels.1Virgin Media says it regularly reviews its streaming channel line-upCredit: Virgin MediaThese channels are beamed onto screens via the internet instead of cable but appear on the electronic programme guide like any other station.They’re only available on Virgin TV 360, Stream and V6 boxes.Tastemade was among the first FAST – free ad-supported TV – channels to be added to Virgin boxes at no extra…

WHEN Errol McDowell first started experiencing headaches at the age of 12, doctors weren’t worried.After all, Errol was otherwise fit, healthy and active – going for cold water swims, playing sports and riding horses with parents Rider and Victoria, and his two younger brothers.13Errol McDowell died aged 18 after suffering from headaches, dizziness and nauseaCredit: Rider McDowell13His family were concerned about his symptoms, but doctors repeatedly said Errol (left) was fineCredit: Rider McDowellUntil then they enjoyed a “blissful life”, according to dad Rider, 64.“Errol’s mum Victoria and I would always say that we were so amazingly blessed,” the playwright tells…

GOOGLE has introduced a new ‘smarter search’ feature that lets AI highlight relevant messages in Gmail inboxes. Instead of showing the emails that appear in search results in chronological order, Google’s AI will choose which appear first based on its own metrics of relevancy. 1Users can toggle between the AI-powered ‘most relevant’ search to the typical ‘most recent’ searchCredit: Google The AI will consider factors like newness, frequently clicked emails, and popular contacts to surface the emails users are most likely looking for. But the new feature has been met with pushback from Gmail users, who say it’s not helpful.”Literally…

MOST of us are guilty of the odd nose pick when no one’s looking.It’s also not uncommon to dash through our homes wearing the shoes that have been on our feet all day. 4Picking your nose could lead to nosebleeds, infections and even brain inflammationCredit: GettySome of us even like to use the corner of our bank cards to scoop the dirt out from under our fingernails. Whatever your gross habit, and however harmless it may seem, it could actually lead to an array of health issues – from E. coli to tinnitus. “While seemingly innocuous, they can have serious consequences,” pharmacist Debbie…

BRITS can finally access the UK’s biggest broadcaster live from their Fire TV Sticks.And it rivals popular paid services from Sky and Virgin, as well as Freeview’s successor Freely.1BBC has been missing from Fire TV’s live tabCredit: GettyFreely brings live TV to homes via Wi-Fi but it’s only available with new tellies which have it built into them.The only products that allow you access live channels via Wi-Fi with a plug-in box for your existing TV are paid for.These include Sky Stream and Virgin Flex.Fire TV devices have a “live” tab that allows viewers to access free channels.But for years…

SOCIAL media platforms like TikTok are teaming with advice about ADHD, from day-in-the-life videos, to subtle signs of the condition and quick tests for spotting it. But experts argue that videos don’t necessarily reflect the reality of having ADHD – and may encourage some to “trivialise” or “invalidate” the often-debilitating condition. 1Just 49 per cent of TikTok videos about the condition contained accurate information, a recent study foundCredit: GettyADHD – which stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – affects people’s behaviour, causing trouble with concentration, restlessness and impulse control. A recent study found just 49 per cent of TikTok videos about the…

I LOVE saving a few quid – and there are loads of online hacks to keep your bank account feeling flush.Everything feels like it’s getting more expensive, but savvy shoppers can bag freebies and discounts worth hundreds of pounds. 9The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach has some handy tips to save big onlineCredit: Sean keachI’m The Sun’s resident tech expert, and I’ve picked out some of the best.Cheap PrimeMillions of Brits can massively cut the cost of Amazon Prime.Normally you’d pay £95 annually – or £8.99 a month, which is about £108 over a year.But there’s a cheaper membership very…

A ‘FIT and healthy’ doctor has warned others not to ignore red flag symptoms after suffering a shock heart attack. Former surgeon Philip Hollows, 67, was just seven months into his retirement when he was racked by pain in the centre of his chest. 3Philip Hollows, 67, realised he was having a heart attack when he suffered chest pains in July 2021Credit: BHF3The ex-surgeon had no history of heart disease and hadn’t registered two health red flagsCredit: BHFIt was a “glorious summer’s day” in July 2021 and Philip was about to go fly fishing with a friend. Though he’d had…