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A DRUG derived from oleic acid – which occurs naturally in olive oil – could help treat incurable brain tumours, NHS trials suggest. Scientists found patients with glioblastomas responded well to the medication, called idroxioleic acid or 2-OHOA. 6A drug derived from oleic acid – which occurs naturally in olive oil – could help treat patients with brain tumoursCredit: Getty 6Tom Parker from The Wanted died in 2022 after being diagnosed with a glioblastomaCredit: Rex Features Glioblastomas are the most common form of cancerous brain tumour. They are aggressive and most sufferers die within 12 to 15 months of being…

THE world’s largest crocodile was a terrifying man-eating beast known for gobbling up children and fishermen. Dubbed “Lolong,” the 2,400lb monster was the stuff of nightmares and terrified locals for years before he met his stress induced demise. 7Lolong is the world’s biggest crocodileCredit: AP:Associated Press 7He is suspected of killing two peopleCredit: Getty 7The giant beast was captured in 2011 and died in 2013Credit: Getty The colossal croc was captured in the Philippines in 2007 after the local community decided enough was enough and they no longer wished to live in fear. Villagers and government officials joined forces to…

AMAZON has revealed a trick to get the best viewing experience on your Fire TV. It involves a few simple settings changes that can be done in seconds. 1Amazon Fire TV users can benefit from a few simple setting changes that affect the display quality of their deviceCredit: Amazon “Quickly change the picture settings on your Fire TV Smart TV for the best viewing experience,” the tech giant says on its website. To change your settings, first press play on the content you want to adapt. Next, either press the Home button or the Settings button. Head to the Settings…

AN AQUARIUM cleaner was struck down with an “incredibly rare” form of fish tuberculosis because he bit his nails, an employment tribunal has heard. Joshua Hodges ground his nails “very low” — to the extent that his fingers were “regularly bleeding” — and did not wear gloves when his hands were in the water. 1Joshua Hodges, who worked for Aquatechniques (pictured) in Redhill, Surrey, was struck down with an “incredibly rare” form of fish tuberculosis because he bit his nailsCredit: Google The hearing in Croydon, south London, was told Mr Hodges started working for Aquatechniques in Redhill, Surrey, in September…

THE FAMILY of a ballerina detained by Putin’s cronies have said they fear she could be killed inside the prison just like Alexei Navalny. Ksenia Karelina, 33, was taken away by Russia’s FSB security services on suspicion high treason after she raised just £41 for the Ukrainian army. 10Karelina being taken away on suspicion of ‘high treason’ by members of FSBCredit: Enterprise 10Karelina was put in handcuffs by an FSB member wearing a balaclava 10The ballerina moved to the US to learn dance 10Putin’s top rival Alexie Navalny was killed inside a Russian PrisonCredit: AP 10Putin has been accused of killing all his political…

MORE than half the world’s countries will soon be at high risk of measles outbreaks unless urgent action is taken, the World Health Organization has warned. Billions of people could fall victim to the highly-infectious disease by the end of the year, officials say. 7A young boy recovering from measles in Rotriak, South SudanCredit: Getty 7A girl receives a dose of the MMR jab in Caracas, VenezuelaCredit: AFP More than 306,000 cases were reported globally last year – a 79 per cent increase from 2022. But measles infections are typically dramatically under-reported, so the real number is likely much higher.…

PUTIN has suffered a devastating blow when as a US-made HIMARS missile blasted 65 soldiers after they were lining up for a parade. Harrowing pictures show bodies strewn on a military training ground in the aftermath of the strike. 5At least 65 Russian soldiers were killed by a US made missile strikeCredit: East2West 5The soldiers were ‘standing in formation’ for inspection by major-general Oleg MoiseevCredit: East2West 5Horrifying images show bodies strewn on the ground following the strikeCredit: East2West 5The HIMARS triple strike hit moments before the major general reached the gathering spot In a humiliating reverse, at least 65 soldiers and officers were killed…

A MAJOR rule-change allowing patients the right to a second opinion if their illness deteriorates rapidly is set to be brought to English hospitals. The NHS will introduce “Martha’s rule” to at least 100 hospitals from April to give patients and their families access to a rapid review if they are worried about their or a loved one’s condition. 1The NHS will introduce ‘Martha’s rule’, named after Martha Mills (pictured) to at least 100 hospitals from AprilCredit: PA The rule is named after Martha Mills, 13, who died from sepsis in 2021 after a failure to boost her intensive care…

VLADIMIR Putin will go on a “major killing spree” against his UK enemies after the death of Alexei Navalny, his British target number one has warned. Bill Browder, who tops the Kremlin’s UK kill-list, now fears more Novichok-style nerve agent attacks on UK streets. 1Vladimir Putin will go on a ‘major killing spree’ against his UK enemies, warned Bill BrowderCredit: Getty He believes there are at least a dozen Brits and Russians living in the UK who face assassination attempts. The multi-millionaire financier and friend of Navalny, 59, told the Daily Mirror: “The murder of Alexei Navalny is a game…

UPPING your intake of a key mineral is just as important as cutting down on salt when it comes to high blood pressure, scientists say. Reducing the amount of salt consumed has been a central component of health advice aimed at controlling hypertension, as the condition is also called. 1Eating potassium rich foods could be just as important as cutting down on salt when it comes to managing hypertension That’s because salt makes your body hold onto water, putting extra pressure on your blood vessel walls. But new research has shown that eating a key mineral – potassium – can…