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WE all get the odd mark on our bodies now and then, whether it be a dry patch of skin, an odd-looking mole or a frustrating pimple. While these are often harmless, there are times when they could indicate a deeper rooted problem. 15Dr Gareth Patterson, known as The Irish GP on Instagram, says that when it comes to skin changes, it can be hard to know what should prompt you to see your GP, and what is less concerning, but there are ways to tell. “Skin is a complex organ,” he adds.”Deciphering normal from abnormal involves both the patient’s understanding…

DON’T let your iPhone’s battery run dry because of a few rogue settings.Apple has revealed three tricks in a special memo, urging people to tweak settings “if the battery in your iPhone drains too quickly”.6Your iPhone’s Auto-Brightness setting can be a powerful way to save battery lifeCredit: The SunThey’re all easy changes to make, won’t massively affect your iPhone experience, and Apple says they’ll “extend battery life”.So if you’re constantly running out of iPhone juice, try these settings as soon as possible.IPHONE BATTERY TWEAK #1The first setting is auto-brightness, which is a no-brainer.Your screen is one of the most power-draining…

IT’S that time of year when most of us are picking up or recovering from pesky coughs and colds.But if you seem to be constantly ill or taking ages to recover from each bug or cold, it might mean your immune system is down.2Not going out enough or exercising might be weakening your immune responseCredit: GettyYour immune system is your body’s natural defence against illness caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and toxins. It’s made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together to eradicate intruders. There are two types of immunity: innate – which are the defence…

BRITAIN isn’t known as a tsunami hotspot – but it’s been struck by giant and terrifying waves.The biggest that we know of saw a wall of water 70 feet high crashing into Britain’s shores.55The Storegga slides were a series of three massive underwater landslides that triggered a tsunami event around 8,100 years agoCredit: WikipediaSome tsunamis may have hit the UK but simply haven’t been discovered or confirmed yet.But there’s good evidence to suggest our island has faced some truly enormous waves.SCOTLAND – 6100 BCThe biggest and most iconic of Britain’s confirmed tsunamis made land roughly 8,000 years ago.It took place…

THE dreaded ‘quad-demic’ has finally hit, with four winter bugs overwhelming NHS hospitals all at once, new figures confirm.Several A&E departments have been forced to declare ‘critical incidents’ with many hospitals “full to bursting” as patients collapse in waiting rooms, staff warn.4A row of ambulances parked outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital, BirminghamCredit: SWNS4Ambulances outside the Basingstoke and North Hampshire HospitalCredit: PA4There were an average of 5,408 flu patients on wards each day in the week to January 5, including 256 in critical care, new NHS data shows. This is up 21 per cent from 4,469 the previous week when 211 were…

YOUR iPhone has four easy-to-miss modes with a dizzying array of perks – from boosting battery life to upgrading your bedroom.I’m The Sun’s tech expert, Sean Keach, and I’ve got all the details on how to unlock each one on your iPhone.12Your iPhone has some powerful modes that you might’ve missedCredit: Apple / The Sun12Low Power Mode is a great way to instantly boost your iPhone’s battery lifeCredit: The Sun’Yellow Mode’The first one is easy and tremendously useful if you regularly struggle with battery life.It’s a special mode that massively extends your charge – and turns your battery icon yellow…

A GLASS of milk per day could slash your risk of bowel cancer by a fifth, a study has found.Cancer Research UK scientists say calcium appears to protect the gut.1The researchers said calcium from any food source appeared to be protective (stock image)Credit: PAThey studied the diets of half a million British women to find out which foods are best and worst for cancer risk.People who consumed 300mg of calcium more than average each day – about equal to a large glass of the white stuff – had a 17 per cent lower danger.Calcium from any source appeared to have…

STOP swiping your iPhone apps closed every day – it’s a big mistake.It’s easy to think you’re giving a big boost to your iPhone’s battery life and performance, but it’s just not true. I haven’t swiped for years. You shouldn’t either.5If your iPhone battery life is bad, swiping apps closed won’t helpCredit: Apple5You should only swipe apps closed under very specific circumstancesCredit: AppleOn an iPhone, you have the app carousel that appears when you swipe up from the bottom of your screen and hold.It’s where your “active” apps appear, ordered by how recently you’ve used them.Plenty of people swipe these…

CASES of the human metapneumovirus, also known as HMPV, are reportedly surging in northern China, prompting fears of another Covid-like pandemic. Chinese authorities have acknowledged a surge in cases of HMPV during China’s winter season.4The HMPV virus has been around for years after being discovered by Dutch scientistsCredit: Getty4Pictures of overwhelmed hospitals in China have been posted on social mediaCredit: Decoding ChinaIn recent weeks, scenes of hospitals in China overrun with masked people have made their rounds on social media. The country’s centre for disease control (CDC) has warned people to take precautions with health and hygiene, but has also pushed back against online…

EARTH is littered with terrifyingly deep, wide, and mysterious holes – and some are especially creepy.The Sun has rounded up some majorly scary holes from around the world that you would absolutely not want to fall into.14The Taam Ja’ blue hole is located in the Chetumal Bay, off the Yucatan Peninsula in MexicoCredit: Juan Carlos Alcérreca-Huerta/Joan A. Sánchez-Sánchez/Frontiers in Marine Science14The Taam Ja’ blue hole is deeper than some of the tallest man-made buildings14The mysterious underwater hole descends deep into the seabedCredit: Juan Carlos Alcérreca-Huerta/Joan A. Sánchez-Sánchez/Frontiers in Marine ScienceMexico’s Taam Ja’ Blue HoleIf you’re scared of deep holes and…