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A MUM-OF-ONE can’t have more children after cervical cancer was missed in her test results.Louise Ingham, 37, had a smear test in 2016 following previous cervical treatment. 3Louise Ingham dreamed of having more children, until she was diagnosed with cervical cancerCredit: SWNS3NHS staff wrongly gave the mum a ‘normal’ smear test result four years before her diagnosisCredit: GettyHer results were reported as normal, and she was told to return to routine screening. However, four years later, in 2020, Louise, from Droylsden in Greater Manchester, began experiencing painful periods, brown discharge, and a heavy sensation in her pelvis. “I’d never had…

PARAMEDIC Tina Holt had just returned home from brunch with a friend when she was hit with a headache. The headache was only brief and lasted a minute – but the seemingly harmless headache turned out to be the first sign of stroke, despite the fact she was only 21.6Tina Holt experienced a headache that only lasted a minute before her whole world as she new it changedCredit: Cover Images6A CT scan revealed Tina had a severe brain bleedCredit: Cover Images6Sharing her story on social media has been crucial in her healing processCredit: Cover Images”I had initially believed I could…

HEARTFELT tributes have been paid to a “much-loved” mum-of-four after she died suddenly from a hidden condition.Vicky Jones, died just two days before Christmas at the age of 42 due to an undiagnosed heart condition.Described as “a source of joy” and the linchpin of her family she leaves behind her husband Matt and their children Charlie, Ali, Arayah, and Evrah. She co-founded the Tyn Dwr Hall wedding venue in Llangollen, Wales.The wedding venue released a heartfelt statement describing her as a “guiding light” and a “source of joy”. They said: “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the…

YOUR Amazon Prime membership is stuffed with hidden perks that are easy to miss – including cheap movie tickets and free video games.If you’re already paying the £8.99 for deliveries and telly every month, you should see what else you can claim. They could be worth well over £162 a year.5Amazon and Odeon have a partnership that serves up cheap movie tickets for Prime membersCredit: Amazon / OdeonCHEAP MOVIE TICKETSMovie fans can snap up heavily discounted tickets at Odeon cinemas.You can bag a pair of of tickets for just £10 with an Amazon Prime membership.Or you can get two “recliner…

SNUBBING Dry January and continuing to drink like it’s Christmas may seem like a great way to get through the dreary first month of the year.But long-term boozing can seriously damage the liver – and we’re not just talking liver disease.3Alcohol is a major risk factor for liver diseaseCredit: Getty3The death rate for liver cancer has doubled in the past 20 yearsCredit: GettyDrinking a large amount of alcohol over an extended period can damage the function of the liver, leading to conditions such as cirrhosis – where the liver is permanently damaged and scarred.This is a major risk factor for…

SCIENTISTS have made a “once in a lifetime” discovery in Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient luxury spa with thermal baths and stunning mosaic designs. The lavish private bath complex has been found at the heart of a massive residence that got buried under a suffocating blanket of ash during Pompeii’s final moments.6The private thermal baths complex discovered by archaeologists in a villa of the ancient city of Pompeii is seen, in Pompeii, ItalyCredit: Reuters6A central courtyard with a large basinCredit: AP6A large thermal complex inside the residenceCredit: SplashBuilt over 2,000 years ago, the baths – featuring hot, warm and…

YOU’VE cut out chocolate, biscuits, and booze, switched to black coffee, and even started running. So why can’t you shift those stubborn pounds? 3It’s time to look beyond your new calorie tracker and brightly packaged diet drinks for the answer.Professor Franklin Joseph, an expert at Dr Frank’s weight loss clinic, explains that many so-called “healthy” habits might actually be sabotaging your weight loss efforts.”People are often drawn to trendy health habits because they promise quick results and align with the desire for instant gratification in our fast-paced world,” he says.”Unfortunately, these trends often lack scientific backing and fail to consider the nuances of individual…

A SPECIAL code that’s unique to each of your WhatsApp chats can reveal if you’re being spied on.It’s designed to make sure that no one is intercepting your texts or calls.4Check your WhatsApp chats to find your unique security codes for each conversationCredit: The SunYou might never have even seen one of these codes – but they only take a few seconds to find.WHERE TO FIND WHATSAPP SECURITY CODESEach chat that you have with an individual person has its own security code.WhatsApp says it lets you make sure you’re “chatting with the intended recipient” of your texts.You can find it…

A CHILD in the US is believed to have tested positive for H5N1, health officials have confirmed.The patient, from San Francisco in California, started with conjunctivitis and a fever before testing positive for both the flu and bird flu.2The child with suspected bird flu has since recoveredCredit: GettyLocal officials are racing to determine how the child might have contracted the virus, which scientists believe could soon evolve to spread more easily between humans.This change, experts warn, could pave the way for a potential human pandemic.”The clock is ticking for the virus to evolve to more easily infect and potentially transmit…

A SIMPLE iPhone trick can reveal if someone that you know is stalking you by tracking your location.It works by exposing part of the phone number of the person following you – hopefully giving you enough info to identify them.6The Apple AirTag is a handy gadget – but learn how to protect yourself against people misusing themCredit: AppleOne of Apple’s handiest products is the AirTag, which is a small tracker you can attach to keys, luggage, or a handbag.You can then follow the location of the item using your iPhone’s Find My app – and hopefully not lose track of…