BRYONY GORDON: Truth about the shameless anti-vaxxer nurse who blamed the NHS for her daughter's cancer death
But clinging to the side of said mountain with a group of women who have just been through gruelling breast cancer treatment? Well let me tell you, that really shows you what matters in life.
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South Wales Guardian
25 minutes ago
- South Wales Guardian
Sport stars pay tribute to late Doddie Weir in birthday video
The video has been created to honour the memory of Weir, and the legacy of the foundation he set up to find effective treatments for motor neurone disease (MND) after he was diagnosed with it in 2016. Weir founded the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation in 2017, and died in November 2022 aged 52. Those in the video include Olympic swimming medallist Duncan Scott, Olympic curling medallist Eve Muirhead, broadcaster and ex-footballer Ally McCoist, former England rugby player Mike Tindall and British and Irish Lions fly-half Fin Smith. Supporters from across the UK will wear Doddie tartan to work on Friday July 4, as part of a tradition marking what would have been the former rugby player's birthday. Kenny Logan, who played alongside Doddie as part of the 1999 Five Nations-winning Scotland side, said: 'Doddie was a leader in life, and he remains a leader in death. 'His memory inspires thousands of people, both inside and outside of the MND community, to take action and help bring an end to this devastating disease. 'We all know Doddie should still be here with us. He brought light and laughter into every room, even in the darkest days. It's up to all of us to dig deep, keep fundraising and finish what he started. 'We do it because we miss him. We do it because we love him. And we do it because nobody else should have to go through what he and his family did.' The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has now committed almost £20 million to targeted research projects and launched a Catalysing A Cure strategy to speed up the search for effective treatments. Earlier this year it pledged £4 million to the MND Discovery Network, a new UK-wide initiative connecting leading scientists to accelerate progress. The film also features Jennie Starkey, who is living with MND and is part of the Foundation's Discovery Network board. The video comes after the end of the Doddie's Lions Challenge, in which a team led by Logan and including Ally McCoist, Gabby Logan, and Doddie's widow Kathy, cycled 555 miles around the island of Ireland in five days to deliver the match ball for the British and Irish Lions vs Argentina fixture in Dublin. The ride has so far raised almost £650,000 for MND research. My Name'5 Doddie Foundation chief executive Nicola Roseman, said: 'Doddie's spirit continues to galvanise the MND community. 'The outpouring of support and emotion on what would have been his 55th birthday shows just how many lives he touched and how much his story still matters. It also reminds us that there is still work to be done. 'Every birthday that passes without Doddie is another reminder of the urgency of our mission.' To find out more about My Name'5 Doddie Foundation or to donate, visit
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Experts issue terrifying infection warning over garden favourite - it could transmit deadly stomach bug
While it may seem like a time-saving maintenance option for your garden, artificial grass could come with a major health risk, experts warn. Replacing a turfed lawn with a neat carpet of manmade fake grass has been one of the biggest home trends of the past decade, partly inspired by the lavish exterior styling of ITV2 reality show Love Island. However, many people who have swapped their patchy, muddy natural grass for a synthetic alternative aren't aware there is still some vital upkeep. Although it doesn't need to be mowed, watered or reseeded—after all, the main selling point of fake grass is that it's a hassle-free option—it does need to be regularly cleaned, and thoroughly. Experts have warned that as temperatures soar, the garden favourite can rapidly become a breeding ground for potentially harmful bacteria. This is particularly the case for pet owners who allow their cat and dog to urinate and defecate on the plastic surface. Without thorough cleaning with the correct antibacterial products, these germs can quickly spread—creating an increased risk of food poisoning if as people start BBQing and eating outdoors in the good weather. In a report commissioned by Decking Superstore, experts reminded Britons that their artificial grass 'doesn't clean itself'. The pristine fake lawns of the Love Island villa inspired thousands of Britons to invest in fake grass for their gardens According to previously published research, people with artificial grass have been exposed to E. coli and salmonella, two nasty strains of bacteria which can cause serious food poisoning. can trigger bloody diarrhoea as well as a potentially deadly kidney condition called severe haemolytic uraemic syndrome, and according to some researchers an increased risk of certain cancers. Salmonella can cause severe sickness which can last for up to a week. The report continued: 'Artificial grass can trap pet urine and faecal bacteria, if not rinsed and sanitised. 'Pet urine doesn't soak into the ground like it would with natural grass - instead it lingers on the surface or underneath, especially if left untreated. 'That build-up can release harmful vapours and bacteria.' Professor William Schaffner, a US-based infectious disease expert at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told MailOnline there's a hidden 'yuck factor' with fake grass. He said: 'Poop and urine from pets clearly can make artificial grass be very unpleasant. That is the major issue.' However, he also acknowledged that natural grass is grounded in soil, 'which is also full of bacteria', so whether your lawn is natural or artificial there are health risks. Just last week, health officials warned the number of people infected with salmonella soared by almost a fifth in a single year in 2024 to over 10,000 cases. The figure, released by the UK Health Security Agency, is the highest recorded in a decade with only some 8,000 cases recorded in 2015. Furthermore, bacteria isn't the only danger linked to artificial grass—some reports have also warned it can contain PFAS. These chemicals which have been linked to low birth weight, birth defects and cancer.
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Daily Mail
Can you tell from a woman's face how often she has sex? One of these women is making love five times a week - one's been celibate for 6 years. But can YOU guess as they confess all...
How often are you having sex? If you're a woman over 50, it seems there's a good chance the answer is not at all. A recent study has found that one in four women aged over 50 has no interest in sex.
