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TWO women lose their lives to cervical cancer every day in the UK.Like all types of the disease, the earlier it’s caught, the better.2Around 95 per cent of those diagnosed at stage 1 will survive for five years or longer. But if it’s not spotted until stage 4, this drops to just 15 per cent. Cervical screening programmes and HPV vaccines have reduced rates and save 5,000 lives each year.But there is still work to be done.READ MORE ON CERVICAL CANCERAround 3,300 new cases are identified annually – that’s around nine every day.And one in 130 women in the UK…

A PLASTIC surgeon decided to carry out a vasectomy on himself and shared the horrifying moment in a video that’s now gone viral. Dr Chen Weinong, a father of three, decided to get ‘the snip’ as a “gift for his wife” to ensure they don’t have any more children. 3Dr Chen Weinong decided to share the moment he did a vasectomy on himself onlineCredit: Instagram / @docchen33But the doctor also warned not to try this at homeCredit: Instagram / @docchen3The doctor from Taiwan told Sun Health that due to his expertise and the importance of the area, he believed it was safest…

FEELING hungry? Check your Amazon Prime membership for three perks that slash the cost of food deliveries.If you’re already paying for Amazon Prime, you can take advantage of some handy hunger-busting benefits.4At £8.99 a month, Amazon Prime will set you back nearly £108 over a year – so claim every benefit that you canCredit: Amazon4Amazon’s Buy More & Save scheme cuts the prices of groceries if you purchase four items at onceCredit: The Sun / AmazonOtherwise, you might be missing out on some of the best perks that you’re forking £8.99 a month for.By claiming them, you might be able…

CASES of a winter virus that causes violent bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea are surging in the UK – with hospitalisations at a five-year high. Norovirus, known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is more prevalent this time of year when people are staying indoors, which helps the bug spread.4Cases of norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, have been surging in EnglandCredit: Getty – Contributor4But this year’s wave of norovirus has proven particularly bad, with new data revealing levels of the virus in hospitals in England are 80 per cent higher than the same period last year. The figures…

SAMSUNG has finally unveiled its brand new Galaxy S25 series – and The Sun got a first look before the general public.The brand new devices have evolved in design but also come packing some handy new features.3New handsets take AI to the next levelCredit: Samsung3The Sun got an early taster of the new Galaxy S25 rangeCredit: Jamie Harris / The SunFirstly, you can’t help noticing the new rounded form factor which I think is an improvement.But another change I’m all for is it’s lighter – the S25 Ultra is a whole 15 per cent lighter, weighing in at 218g (making…

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…