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It’s regarded as a waste product, but new technology means menstrual blood could be used to monitor signs of diseases including urinary infections, type 2 diabetes and ovarian cancer – before any symptoms appear.A team at the ETH Zurich university in Switzerland has developed a paper-based sensor which is embedded into a standard sanitary pad to detect possible health problems in under ten minutes. So far researchers have shown it can accurately measure the body’s levels of C-reactive protein (an indicator of infections such as colds and flu); carcinoembryonic antigen (linked to tumour growth); and CA125 (a protein which may…
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 13:22 BST, 5 August 2025 | Updated: 13:23 BST, 5 August 2025 Child-free trips are on the rise, with more holidaymakers than ever opting for hotels with no children allowed.Many jetting off abroad want to avoid the mess, noise and chaos kids can bring. There’s been an 81 per cent increase in adults choosing accommodation that does not welcome youngsters. While hotels have responded to the demand with a huge 40 per cent surge in venues banning children. July is the most popular month for couples to head to child-free hotels, according to On The Beach. It’s proven…
British holidaymakers have been plunged into travel chaos for the second time in a week after Heathrow Airport was forced to shut one of its tunnels. This morning, passengers are facing huge delays after a ‘technical fault’ caused a road tunnel connecting to Terminals 2 and 3 to close. Roads leading up to the airport – one of the biggest in Europe – are gridlocked due to the closure, with some desperate flyers sprinting down the motorway with their luggage to catch their flights.Other travellers spoke of the ‘utter chaos’ and said they felt like they were in ‘hell on earth’ and claimed…
A man has come forward saying he saw missing British woman Michele Bourda just before she vanished in the mystery’s first possible breakthrough.The 59-year-old had been swimming at Ofrynio beach in the city of Kavala at around noon on Friday before disappearing.Police have been searching on land for the tourist, while Greece’s Hellenic Coast Guard have been scouring the sea, but the central port authority in Kavala last night said it had paused its targeted search and rescue efforts.A sports instructor has now claimed that he saw a woman that resembled Mrs Bourda swimming in deep waters and said that…
By ERIC BLUM, US SPORTS REPORTER Published: 04:02 BST, 5 August 2025 | Updated: 04:12 BST, 5 August 2025 The group led by former NBA owner Steve Pagliuca has officially made a record $325million offer to by the Connecticut Sun. However, his bid might not be the only one coming. While the Pagliuca group made the bid with the intention of moving the Sun to Boston, starting to play games in Beantown as early as 2027, another bidder may be working to purchase the franchise as well, per Front Office Sports. Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry is believed to be in…
By MIKE SHEEN, BUSINESS EDITOR Updated: 12:02 BST, 5 August 2025 Former star fund manager Neil Woodford has been slapped with a multi-million pound fine and a ban from some top city roles, six years after the implosion of his investment firm.The City watchdog on Tuesday issued a damning verdict of Mr Woodford’s conduct and performance during the events that led to the collapse of the once-£10.1billion Woodford Equity Income fund.Woodford Equity Income’s collapse saw thousands of investors of all sizes across the UK without access to their investment for years, and ultimately nursing heavy losses.The Financial Conduct Authority fined…
Jorgie Porter has returned to work on Hollyoaks, nine months after welcoming her second child.The actress, 37, gave birth to daughter Peony in December, while she also shares son Forest, two, with fiancé Ollie Piotrowski.And after spending quality time with her family on maternity leave, Jorgie looked in great spirits as she transformed back into her role as Theresa McQueen while filming in Liverpool on Monday. Getting back to Theresa’s flamboyant style, the mum-of-two flashed her pins in a bright pink playsuit while shooting scenes for the Channel 4 soap’s spin-off show, Hollyoaks Later. She added pink cowboy boots to her head-turning look,…
The sea floor is home to all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures.But one in particular has become an online sensation, thanks to its impressive ‘buttocks’.A big–bottomed sea star has been spotted more than 1,000 metres (3,280ft) below the waves.And it appears to have a backside that will make even the most avid gymgoer jealous.This has led many baffled viewers to compare the creature to Patrick from the animated series Spongebob Squarepants. Commenting on a YouTube live feed, one user wrote: ‘Patrick’s lost his pants!’ while another demanded: ‘We want the big–bottomed Patrick’.Other hilarious comments included: ‘There’s a gym at the bottom…
A hormone expert has revealed a bizarre side-effect of weight loss jabs: they might send your sex drive soaring.Originally developed for diabetes, blockbuster drugs like Mounjaro are now famed for helping users shed weight rapidly by suppressing appetite. But it seems they may also be fuelling a surge in libido.Dr Shashi Prasad, a GP and expert in women’s health at The Marion Gluck Clinic, said while side-effects such as nausea and even organ damage have been widely reported, changes in sexual desire remain less understood.’Sexual desire is such an important aspect of somebody’s well-being and this is still a relatively new…
A group of women ‘fat tested’ the rides at Thorpe Park to see if they could fit comfortably in them all.Jo and Nat, known as @team.topsy on TikTok, shared their experience of testing the attractions at the popular theme park alongside some friends. First up was Rush, a giant swing ride that goes up to 75ft high at 50mph, and the video showed the pair being flung into the air.’Never ever, ever again,’ Nat commented afterwards.’I must say, getting into the moulded seat you have to really get your bum back, it was quite tight,’ Jo explained.Nat felt it wasn’t ‘the…