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GPs have been urged to cut back on giving people free vitamins, drugs and over-the-counter treatments for 35 conditions. The money-saving policy, first introduced in 2018, was drawn up to limit NHS spending on drugs for which there is “limited” evidence they worked.1Treatments for diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion and cystitis are also among those included in the crackdownThis includes probiotics, headlice treatment and drugs for conditions that clear up on their own with some “self-care”, such as sore throats, conjunctivitis and mild cystitis. The crackdown, which experts believe could save the NHS £100million a year, applies to over-the-counter (OTC) meds that can…

THE terror group that claimed responsibility for the deadly terror attack in Moscow last night is a vicious ISIS splinter cell known for killing children and beheading captives.The resurgent ISIS-K faction – a warped army of barbaric fanatics that even terrify the Taliban – are believed to have led the massacre at a Russian rock concert that killed at least 115.11Warped propaganda photos released by ISIS-K in Afghanistan showing their armed fighters11Footage from last night’s terror attack showed masked gunmen – that the US states are from ISIS-K – storming the venue11A huge blaze broke out over the Crocus City…

GROWING up, Gabriella Pearson, and Anna Cooper each knew the crippling pain they suffered with during their period could not be normal. But despite repeatedly visiting their GPs, each were told their monthly debilitating agony was an ordinary part of being a woman – and are now paying a price.6Gabriella Pearson, 31, has had five surgeries on the damage caused to her bowel, womb, fallopian tubes, bladder and ovariesCredit: Gabriella Pearson – Supplied6Anna Cooper, 30, has had 16 surgeries and must use a stoma bagCredit: Anna Cooper – SuppliedIn fact, both women were suffering from symptoms caused by endometriosis – a serious…

A FATHER who was attacked by a leopard has revealed how he saved his and his partner’s life – by striking it with his bare hands.Gavin Allderman and Jill Sheard had been camping atop their safari truck in Botswana when they heard an ominously close growl.7Gavin Allderman bravely fought against a leopard – and wonCredit: Facebook/Gavin Allderman7The terrifying animal tried to claw its way into his tentCredit: Facebook/Gavin Allderman7Gavin punched the beast at least 30 times before driving away to safetyCredit: Facebook/Gavin Allderman7The leopard lay in wait and pounced when the pair had fallen asleep (file image)Credit: Sanbio.orgGavin, from Cape…

THE HEARTBROKEN parents of a student who died in hospital from sepsis said her “screams of pain” weren’t listened to. Young rugby star Maddy Lawrence, 20, dislocated her hip when she was tackled while playing for the University of the West of England (UWE) women’s second team against the University of Bristol. 4MADDY Lawrence, 20, developed a serious bacterial infection in hospital after dislocating her hip, which resulted in sepsisCredit: Facebook 4She passed away in March 2022 from multiple organ failureCredit: UWE Women’s RugbyShe passed away of multiple organ failure in March 2022, just two weeks after being taken to hospital…

YOU must have impeccable eyesight if you can spot the second spider in this mind-bending image.But this latest brainteaser is bound to have you tearing your hair out as you race against the clock.8Can you spot the second spider in this image?Credit: Shi – Mao WuThat’s because you’ve only got 12 seconds to spot the missing critter, so you can’t afford to waste any time.But with the sharpest of eyes and the strongest of minds, you stand a great chance of succeeding.Even those with perfect observational skills are likely to pass this test as the clock ticks down.That’s because you’ll…

KATE’S cancer diagnosis is a huge blow for someone so young but her brave decision to share the news will be a huge boost for public awareness.In her video message she spoke about other patients, saying: “At this time I am thinking of all those lives affected by cancer.1Princess Kate has revealed she is undergoing preventative treatment for cancer”Please do not lose hope. You are not alone.”Kensington Palace has not revealed Kate’s exact condition, but the most common forms of the disease in the abdomen for women in their 40s are bowel, cervical and womb cancers.The fact she is undergoing…

EVERYONE can see the elephants playing at the swimming pool, but can you outsmart them all and find the hidden spoon?This tricky brainteaser will leave you pulling your hair out as you try to spot the spoon in just 12 seconds.8Can you spot the hidden spoon in 12 seconds or less?Credit: Jagran JoshThis image is known as an optical illusion, meaning there could be less obvious elements to be found.The challenge here is to find the spoon, that is perfectly blended into the background.Are you able to spot it or will you be left scratching your head?Time is tight, but if you ace…

MANY people who catch the world’s ‘mostly deadly infection’ may feel perfectly healthy, scientists have found. Tuberculosis (TB) kills millions of people across the globe each year.2Many people with contagious TB walk around with no symptomsCredit: GettyUntil now, experts have believed that people with the contagious version of the disease – called active TB – showed symptoms such as the signature cough. However, recent surveys have revealed that many people with active TB feel fine.TB, once called ‘consumption’ by the Victorians, is currently split into two categories: latent and active. When someone has active TB, they have symptoms and can spread…

THIS is the chilling moment gunmen stormed a packed Moscow concert hall before at least 40 people were killed. Shocking footage shows the beginning of tonight’s terrifying massacre in Crocus City Hall – which ISIS has now claimed responsibility for. 10The horror moment gunmen entered the venueCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk10The camouflaged shooters opened fire10Emergency services personnel and servicemen following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside MoscowCredit: AFP10The burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incidentCredit: AFP10At least 40 people have been killedVideo shows the masked gunmen opening fire as they stroll through the concert hall’s main reception…