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WHILE norovirus still circulates at high levels, a new pill designed to protect against the winter vomiting bug has been undergoing trials.Just two weeks ago there was a record number of patients in hospital with norovirus in England.4A new norovirus vaccine pill is in the works that’s been shown to offer protection in older peopleCredit: Getty4Norovirus hospitalisations have been much higher this yearCredit: GettyData from NHS England showed 1,160 patients a day on average were in hospital with the vomiting bug – double the level at the same period last year.Cases remain high and health chiefs have warned of a…

YOUR iPhone has a clever feature that’s perfect for anyone who has been through a break-up.But it’s not just for love splits – it can be handy for loads of reasons.5Don’t let your iPhone’s Memories feature remind you of people you’d rather not seeCredit: AppleHave you ever noticed that when you go into your iPhone’s Photos app, you’ll get shown memories of times gone by?It’s a handy feature to see what you were up to on certain dates, or during a holiday, or in a special place.But you might find that an ex keeps popping up – and you’d rather…

A GRAN spent her last years in “absolute agony” after undergoing a common treatment in the hopes of looking her best for her granddaughter’s wedding. Retired nurse Yvonne Goulding underwent laser treatment for her varicose veins in 2021. 5Yvonne Goulding was left in absolute agony after getting ablation therapy on the varicose veins of her legsCredit: SWNS5Yvonne with her husband Laurence, who’s spoken out after her death from unrelated cancerCredit: SWNS5The burns on Yvonne’s leg after getting treatment for her varicose veinsCredit: SWNSSoon after the £2,000 procedure, the 76-year-old started to complain of increasing pain, and had to be rushed…

SAMSUNG has dished out some mind-bending (and literally bending) gadget concepts – including a stretchable screen and foldable games console.The South Korean tech giant’s display division is showing off its “magic” screens of the future at a special event this week.5Samsung showed off what looked like a giant TV screen with no borders – but was actually made up of display tilesCredit: Samsung5Samsung also created a concept gaming console that could fold in half like an old flip phoneCredit: SamsungThey include a small 18.1-inch telly that folds up into a briefcase.And there’s even a gaming device – which looks a lot…

THE boss of Greggs has revealed the surge in use of fat jabs could prompt the beloved bakery chain to start selling smaller portion sizes.The rise of weight loss injections, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, is causing big food and drink companies to consider how consumers with suppressed appetites will behave differently.3Greggs could be prompted to reduce portion sizesCredit: Alamy3Greggs Chief Executive Roisin CurrieCredit: Reuters3Eli Lilly & Co. Mounjaro brand tirzepatide medicationCredit: GettyIt comes after The Sun’s undercover investigation found Boots granted a prescription to a 16-year-old, who is ineligible for the powerful drug. Roisin Currie, chief executive of Greggs,…

BRIGHT gadget-makers have invented a laptop that charges up using energy from the Sun.Chinese tech giant Lenovo’s new laptop has solar panels built into the casing – allowing the battery to fill back up when you’re outdoors.3Lenovo’s new Yoga Solar PC is the world’s first “ultra-slim” solar-powered laptopCredit: LenovoIn fact, Lenovo reckons that you’ll get an hour of video playback from just 20 minutes of solar charging.The new Lenovo Yoga Solar PC was revealed at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona this week.Better still, it’s an “ultra-slim” laptop that measures just 15mm in thickness.And it’s not too heavy either…

WHEN Sandra Elliott anticipated the occupational hazards of her husband’s job, she feared he might need a knee replacement or battle arthritis.“Never did I imagine his job would affect his lungs,” she tells Sun Health, after his slow and agonising death.10George Elliott was a renowned ‘master craftsman’ – before his job stole his life10Sandra Elliott had to watch her husband slowly die from what’s been dubbed the ‘new asbestos’10’George made his employers very wealthy, and it killed him,’ says Sandra’s sister, Caroline Hudson (pictured right, with Sandra)George Elliott was just 64 when he died of a brutal disease that developed…

A LUNAR lander has touched down on the surface of the moon in the first “fully successful” landing by a private space craft.Firefly’s “Blue Ghost” has touched down on the slopes of an ancient volcano on the moon’s surface – to a champagne toast from Nasa chiefs.A shot of the Firefly Blue Ghost lunar lander orbiting the moonCredit: AP2A shot of the moon’s south pole taken by Firefly as it made it pre-landing orbitCredit: AFPEarth reflecting off the solar panel of the spacecraftCredit: AFPEmployees at the company cheered, hugged and screamed as the landing was confirmed from 360,000km away -…

A WOMAN who has been living off Ritz crackers for the past three years said only two other foods are “safe” for her to eat.Talia Sinnott, 27, suffers from gastroparesis meaning her stomach struggles to process food.8Talia’s symptoms began in 2018 but progressively worsenedCredit: TALIA SINNOTT8In 2022 Talia contracted an ‘unknown and undiagnosed’ virus which triggered another episode of what she assumed to be GastroparesisCredit: TALIA SINNOTT8Now she is largely reliant on a feeding tubeCredit: TALIA SINNOTTAlthough Talia’s symptoms started in 2018, she managed them until 2022.Doctors originally believed Talia to be suffering from an eating disorder, but as a Trainee…

HAVE Sky TV at home? Make sure you’re getting all the freebies you’re owed.There are loads of Sky TV perks that can save you some cash – if you know where to find them.5If you’re already paying for Sky TV, you claim as many freebies and discounts as possibleThe Sun has picked out five easy tricks to help you get your money’s worth.VIP scheme free moviesThere’s a clever scheme that gives you freebies – and they get better the longer you’ve spent with Sky.It’s called Sky VIP, and you’re eligible if you’ve had Sky TV, Sky Mobile, Sky Talk, and/or…