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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…

THE family of a young woman who tragically died the day after Boxing Day have vowed to keep the lights sparkling on their Christmas tree as they battle their grief.Katie Hyde was just 27 when she was found dead in bed by her 10-year-old son, Robbie on December 27. She suffered from epilepsy, and it is thought she had a massive seizure in her sleep.8Katie Hyde was found dead in her bed two days after Christmas by her son Robbie, 10Credit: Heather Williams8Katie’s described as having a heart of gold, having always taken on everyone else’s problemsCredit: Heather Williams8Her family…

A TERRIFYING alien planet that “rains glass” lurks just 64.5 lightyears from Earth.Described as a “nightmare world” by Nasa, the giant exoplanet has staggeringly fast winds that reach up to 5,400mph.4Alien planet HD 189733 b might look like a lovely blue world – but it’s far from cosyCredit: Nasa/ESO/M. KornmesserThat’s around seven times the speed of sound, Nasa explains.It’s called HD 189733 b, and is around 11% bigger than Jupiter.From the outside, it looks like a bright blue planet – almost Earth-like – but that conceals the deadly conditions within.Temperatures on the planet can range from 919C to 1,220C (1,686F…

A WOMAN was horrified when one of her breasts rapidly ballooned in size, after a rare reaction to common drugs.The unnamed 40-year-old developed a condition known as unilateral gigantomastia, which causes one boob to grow abnormally large.4A woman’s ballooned in size after taking fertility drugsCredit: Jam Press4Surgeons removed 7lbs (3.45kg) of breast tissue, leaving the patient with a balanced and symmetrical chestCredit: Jam PressIn her case, reported in the International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, it was her left asset that was affected.The woman, a mother of one, had undergone ‘ovarian hormonal stimulation’ to help her conceive before having her…

A HANDY WhatsApp feature hidden deep inside the app’s settings creates a monthly dossier on everything it knows about you.The feature can churn out a massive report – even detailing the number of texts you’ve ever sent.4You can request a special Account Info report that shows what WhatsApp knows about youCredit: The SunSadly it’ll take about three days to put together your first dossier.The feature is almost like Spotify’s Wrapped recap of your music history – but the WhatsApp equivalent isn’t built for fun.Instead, it’s meant to be a privacy tool that lets you see exactly what WhatsApp knows about…

A BRIDE was horrified to discover she had bowel cancer on her WEDDING DAY – despite claiming doctors “fobbed her off” as being “too fat” to have it.  Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the world, and the second most deadly after lung cancer. 6Claire and Matthew Boulton married in 2019 – but just hours before, Claire was informed by doctors a polyp she’d had removed from her rectum was cancerousCredit: Kennedy News6Claire had complained about symptoms to doctors five years prior but says she was “fobbed off”Credit: Kennedy NewsAs there’s currently no cure, testing and the early…