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AS 2023 draws to a close, many will reflect memorable moments throughout the year. For Sun Health, this involves looking back on the most bizarre medical case reports published this year. 11This year has brought a fair few medical mysteries, from knives ‘floating’ across abdomens to eyes changing colour from Covid treatmentsCredit: cureus From a man’s tongue sprouting slimy green fur, to a knife ‘floating’ in a man’s belly and a feotus removed from a one-year-old’s brain, the last 12 months have seen a wide range of weird and wonderful medical happenings. Here are the 10 most memorable medical case…

A US Republican official has demanded a massive attack on Iran, urging Biden administration to blow the country “off the map”. Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, Senator Lindsey Graham told the Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin not to show “weakness” after Iran-backed militias attacked U.S. troops in the region. 9Senator Lindsey Graham has demanded a massive attack on Iran, urging Biden administration to blow the country ‘off the map’Credit: Alamy 9It comes after Senior Iranian military general Sayyed Razi Mousavi was killed on Christmas Day in Syria by an alleged Israeli airstrikeCredit: Reuters 9Chief of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Gen.…

FOLLOWING the urgent recall of four cheeses linked to an E. coli outbreak, Brits have been warned about a fifth product now being pulled from shelves. Health officials issued ‘do not eat warnings’ over a variety of Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire Cheeses, sold individually or mixed into Christmas gift hampers. 1The No 1 Waitrose and Partners Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese was added to the recall list The alarm was raised over four products on Christmas Eve, when it emerged the artisan dairy might be contaminated with a specific type of E.coli bacteria called Shiga toxin producing E. coli. Also known as STEC, this…

A TV news anchor has been fired after she was caught up in a major on-air blunder that left viewers furious. Meltem Günay – a 45-year-old award-winning newscaster with TGRT Haber – was fired alongside the director of the show, according to the Turkish media conglomerate, for showing a forbidden item. 3Meltem Günay was fired for having a Starbucks cup on her desk as she read the news 3The TV anchor was sacked after the cup of coffee ‘covertly advertised’ the brand according to the media conglomerate she worked forCredit: AP The pair were immediately sacked after the controversial show…

WHO says you need to wait till you’re older to start thinking about ageing well? It’s never to early to start implementing longevity-boosting habits into your daily routine. 6It’s never too early to start thinking about ageing well – taking care of your skin and your heart are major components of that From subtly switching up your diet to making sure you’re getting more bang for your buck when you do work out, experts have shared simple things you can start doing in your 20s and 30s in order to live longer. Even something as easy as wearing sun cream…

CALLS for a ceasefire in Gaza intensified amid talks between Egypt and Hamas — after 100 were killed in Christmas Eve air strikes. Terror group Hamas rejected Egypt’s proposal to surrender to Israel in return for a permanent truce, it was claimed. 2Egypt is trying to broker a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel after a 100 were killed in Gaza on Christmas EveCredit: Getty 2The Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby pleaded for an end to the bloodshedCredit: Rex But Israel’s war cabinet was still due to discuss the plan yesterday, raising hopes a deal may be possible.…

IF you are feeling uncomfortable, gassy or sluggish right now, you are certainly not alone. With the average calorie consumption for the big day over 5,000 calories, it is little wonder there are gurgles, bloating, wind and constipation across the country. 4The average calorie consumption on Christmas Day is over 5,000Credit: Getty But with lots of chemists closed today and plenty of leftovers to get through, GP Dr Tom Matthew, registered nutritionist and GP Dr Sarah Cooke and physiotherapist Nell Mead tell Clare O’Reilly how we can cope with the Christmas gut hangovers at home. PUSH THE BLOAT OUT UNCOMFORTABLY…

AN AUSTRALIAN single mum says she could lose her home by New Year’s day after was rent was more than doubled just days before Christmas. Jakki Brooking, 28, now fears homelessness as her landlords increased her weekly rent from £230 to £500 from January 1, 2024. 2Single mum Jakki is in the verge of homlessness after her rent got increased by more than doubleCredit: TikTok / @jakkibrooking 2She began her emotional video by revealing the harsh reality she’s facingCredit: TikTok / @jakkibrooking In an emotional TikTok video, the nurse spoke about her dire situation after living in the rental home…

HAPPY Boxing Day. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and got to spend precious time with your loved ones. As you tuck into leftovers and settle down to watch a festive film, just spare a thought for those who may be spending this time by themselves. 2Dr Zoe Williams helps a reader who fears they have caught a STICredit: Olivia West Around three million people in England say they feel lonely often or always. Loneliness can occur when someone is experiencing grief, a limiting health problem or a mental health issue. Gently remind anyone feeling isolated that you…

AN insurance salesman who plays a bizarre green goblin in Hollywood’s favourite band has managed to keep his true identity a secret. John Goblikon has legends such as Post Malone, Terry Crews and Joe Rogan all singing his praises but no one knows who the little green goblin really is as he aims to disrupt the music industry forever. 12John Goblikon is a real-life goblin who’s a life insurance salesman but also the lead singer of Hollywood’s favourite rock bandCredit: Instagram @mikeb_s550 12Nekrogoblikon is made up of five musical geniuses and a famous goblinCredit: Clemente Ruiz 12John is a rock…