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The frozen aisle of the supermarket has got bad rap over the years, with many shoppers assuming fresh is best. But top diet experts say we've got it all wrong - and not enough of us are making use of the frozen section. It's not just vegetables and fruit that are recommended. According to leading nutritionist and best-selling author Rhiannon Lambert, even meat and fish may be better for you if they're frozen.

Scientists reveal the true origin of the Covid pandemic, silencing the theory that it was leaked from a laboratory.The major international study published today in Cell, insists that the virus did spread from a 'wet market' in Wuhan, China, and they have identified the animals behind the transmission to humans.The research found that the genetic sequence of Covid was likely to be present at the market from 2019 at stalls that sold live animals.'This adds another layer to the accumulating evidence that all points to the same scenario: that infected animals were introduced into the market in mid- to late November 2019, which sparked the pandemic,' says author of the study Kristian Andersen from Scripps Research.

Abdominal thrusts may not be the most effective way to save someone who is choking. Instead, back blows can still generate enough pressure to dislodge something stuck in people's airways, paramedics claim. The method is also 'less invasive' than the much-lauded Heimlich maneuver, which can help prevent serious complications such as rib damage. Experts at St John Ambulance believe the new information may in fact save many lives.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies data also shows a 150 per cent increase in new disability claims by the under-40s in the past four years - and a sharp rise in the number of benefit applications on mental health grounds. But the research highlights how benefit claims are going up at a much faster rate in Britain than elsewhere - even though other comparable countries have also seen an increase in reported disability cases. That will inevitably feed into the growing perception the UK welfare system is open to manipulation by slackers.

Professor Tim Spector, founder of the ZOE diet app and nutrition expert based at King's College London , has revealed what he buys from Pret a Manger for a low sugar, filling and high-protein lunch. In a clip posted to his TikTok channel, which has so far amassed nearly 9,000 views, Prof Spector pops into his local branch of Pret and picks up a surprisingly generous lunch - setting him back a total of £16.20. His choice of four products offer 10g of fibre - known to reduce bowel cancer risk - and a third of the recommended daily intake, as well as a whopping 34g of filling protein.

Fans have started implying that Matthew McConaughey's face looks 'different', following footage of the 54-year-old actor at the Kering Foundation's caring for women gala dinner last week. Many social media users are speculating that his nose is a different shape and that his eyes have changed colour from blue to brown.In fact, some have gone as far as saying it doesn't look like him and that it is a 'double'.

Cancer widower and former M&S chief, Robert Swannell, says his wife died a 'beautiful' death as the the family planned following her diagnosis. Patricia Swannell was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. After a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she hoped she was cured. But in 2019, she started to suffer from a variety of ailments including hip pain. Her symptoms were dismissed by doctors, so in September 2021 she paid for her own MRI.
This revealed devastating news. Her breast cancer had returned and had already spread to her bones, her liver and her abdomen. Her husband says that planning helped deal with the grief.

Jack Last, 27, from Stowmarket, Suffolk was only offered the Oxford AstraZeneca jab because records incorrectly listed him as living with his 'at risk' parents, a report has revealed. Just a week after he got the jab Government health advisors urged people under 30 to have an alternative vaccination to the AstraZeneca jab due to an increased risk of fatal blood clots. A new report released by Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board found Mr Last was only given the jab as he was wrongly identified as living with his parents.

Can you ever live well when you're suffering from chronic illness? It's a question I'm perhaps more qualified to answer than some. Aged 37, I've had no fewer than 16 ­separate diagnoses of illnesses, among them several autoimmune conditions, agonising endometriosis, hemiplegia (causing me intense muscle weakness down my right-hand side) and severe osteoporosis. I've needed to use a wheelchair since I was 18.

Jamie Theakston revealed he has stage one laryngeal cancer. For many people the first noticeable symptom is a sore throat, but experts warn an earache is also a symptom. The cancer affects the larynx, also known as the voice box, it's found at the entrance of the windpipe and is vital for speaking and breathing. It affects more than 2,000 people every year in the UK and is more common in men over the age of 60 than women.

A total of 49 per cent of hospitals in England ranked as either 'Inadequate' or 'Requires Improvement' by the official healthcare watchdog the Care Quality Commission. These rankings mean a service is 'performing badly' or 'not performing as well as it should' respectively. In total, 152 health service run hospitals ranked 'Requires Improvement' and six were 'Inadequate', according to an analysis by medical negligence specialists Patient Claim Line. The six worst performing hospitals in England were The Hillingdon Hospital in  Uxbridge, Hull Royal Infirmary, The York Hospital, The Barkantine Centre in London , Blackpool Victoria Hospital and Corbett Hospital in Stourbridge.

She's had several aesthetic reinventions over the years - from the curly-haired boho teen, to the grungey siren with bleach blonde bob and bold lip. But a subtle change in the evolution of Taylor Swift has now grabbed the attention of social media users: her newly straightened posture. On Instagram and TikTok , hundreds of fitness experts and physiotherapists have given their two cents on the dramatic difference in the megastar's standing stance.

Paul Cherry was in his mid-40s when he first felt unwell enough to see his GP. 'I was so tired, I was sleeping all the time and feeling unusually snappy,' recalls the father of two. 'It hurt to pee as well.' Paul was diagnosed with type 2 ­ diabetes and initially put on ­metformin to lower his blood sugar levels, then later he began taking insulin daily. At the same time, he was also ­diagnosed with NAFLD - non-­alcoholic fatty liver disease, a build-up of fat in the liver that is a common precursor to cirrhosis (liver scarring). As the name suggests, NAFLD is not related to alcohol intake: risk factors include a family history of fatty liver and having type 2 diabetes. It usually affects those who are overweight, although liver specialists say people of normal weight can also develop it - known as 'lean' NAFLD. Although around a stone overweight at the time, Paul wasn't obese. Instead, his doctors believe he developed type 2 diabetes due to a diet laden with junk food and sugar - NAFLD followed as his blood sugar ­levels became ­chronically high, damaging his liver.

Jordan Brielle,31, from Ohio, was rushed to hospital after her partner found her unresponsive in bed with 'black mucus' dripping out of her nose and mouth. Although the step-mum-of-one went to hospital two or three times a week with breathing problems, she still continued to vape.

Lemme GLP-1 Daily Capsules, which launch next week, claim to act as a natural slimming alternative, containing three key plant extracts. The brand, owned by the Kardashian star, 45, say the 'clinically studied' supplement can also thwart cravings and reduce user's fat levels. But experts today labelled the claims 'skeptical' warning they 'should not be sold as a weight loss intervention'. Taken in excess, they could even trigger unpleasant side effects including nausea and diarrhoea, they warned. Limited research has also suggested the ingredients have 'no effect' on body weight.

Simon Cummings, 53, first noticed a 'loss of strength' in his right arm but suspected he had trapped a nerve in his shoulder. He then developed yellowing in his eyes and skin in early 2020. 'I thought something definitely wasn't right,' the IT specialist said: 'But I had put it down to simply getting on in life.' But when Mr Cummings was cutting wood, 'a piece flicked off' and hit him square in the face. He whipped his head back as a reaction and heard a loud crack in his neck. 'I didn't think too much of it,' he said. 'Until I was crying on the floor in agony a few hours later.

Pom Bears, Quavers, and Wotsits are the better crisp snack options, Dr Duane Mellor, dietician and spokesman for the British Dietetic Association, told MailOnline. Although a lot of crisp brands are laden with salt, high in fat and calories, many of these nostalgic packs contain under 100 calories and some are even low in salt and saturated fat.

Nigel Hunt was nipped on the stomach by his arachnid assailant while lying in bed at home at St Mary's on the Isles of Scilly just hours before flying to Egypt. Thinking it nothing more than a mild irritation the 59-year-old embarked on his holiday regardless. But the trip away would soon turn into a potentially deadly nightmare. Mr Hunt, a window fitter, became violently sick a few days into his holiday as the site of the spider bite started to grow bigger. Egyptian medics told Mr Hunt he was likely the victim of a bite from a false widow (top right) or a brown recluse spider (bottom right)

Henrietta Paxton, 40, from Salisbury, Wiltshire, was in the middle of a set of squats when the barbell started to slip backwards causing a 120kg barbell to crush her spine. The mum-of-two had suffered a complete spinal cord injury meaning she is paralysed from the waist down.

Semaglutide, available as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been hailed as a monumental breakthrough in the war on obesity. But there have also been growing concerns about the number of normal weight and underweight patients taking them for cosmetic reasons. Now, the drug is attracting fresh attention after Lottie Moss today revealed she was rushed to hospital after suffering an Ozempic overdose using too high a dosage. Here, we reveal how the jab - when misused - can wreak havoc on the body within just minutes of injecting, leaving some users at risk of a coma.