Prescriptions for two anti-malaria drugs to treat the novel coronavirus soared by hundreds of thousands in March, a new study suggests. Typically, only about 380,000 people are prescribed hydroxychloroquine and its analog chloroquine to treat malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. However, in March, President Donald Trump has hailed the drug, which also is used to treat … Read more
Activist and food writer Jack Monroe has launched a withering attack on David Walliams, labelling the comedian’s popular collection of children’s stories racist and ‘fatshaming nonsense.’ In a blizzard of posts on Twitter she dissected several of Mr Walliams’ best-selling children’s tales, picking out contentious characters and plot developments. The food writer accused the Little Britain star … Read more
Early humanoid ancestor Homo erectus was the first to be able to run long distances despite having ‘wide, deep chests’ like Neanderthals, a new study revealed. Researchers from the Natural History Museum examined the ribcage of the famous Homo erectus skeleton – Turkana Boy – to better understand the species breathing. This is the first … Read more
Prince Harry today faced criticism after he appeared to take a swipe at the British Empire by saying the history of the Commonwealth ‘must be acknowledged’, even if it’s ‘uncomfortable’. The Duke of Sussex, 35, made the comment as he joined wife Meghan Markle, 38, for a video call with young leaders from the Queen’s … Read more
Ashley Roberts teams nautical-inspired pleated dress with statement red heels as she leaves Heart FM By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 12:01 BST, 6 July 2020 | Updated: 15:45 BST, 6 July 2020 She’s been keeping busy throughout lockdown hosting her Heart FM radio show. And Ashley Roberts looked effortlessly chic as she left work … Read more
At least one in ten coronavirus cases in England in May were among health and care workers, according to a report published today. Researchers say infections among hospital staff and care home workers make up a significant proportion of Covid-19 cases. And this transmission — which often happens between people with no symptoms — acts … Read more
A woman has revealed how steroid creams left her with sight loss in one eye and pain so severe that it hurt to breath. Full time mother-of-two, Anita Wong, 36, from Auckland, explained how she ditched steroid creams to treat her eczema after years of over-using, which left her with permanent damage to her right … Read more
Touchdown! The astonishing moment a tornado moving at 12mph hits farmland in Canada Farmer Gerry Bourgeois filmed the moment a tornado hit near his land in Canada It spiraled across miles of flat landscape in Saskatchewan on Saturday afternoon The tornado was one of three that hit the region over the course of the day … Read more
Not to be missed: Save up to 43% off Philips Hue Starter Kits in the Amazon Summer Sale By Emily Knott For Mailonline Published: 15:29 BST, 6 July 2020 | Updated: 15:29 BST, 6 July 2020 The Amazon Summer Sale has kicked off with a great range of discounts on everything from laptops, tablets, smartwatches … Read more
Lauren Goodger puts on a VERY busty display in a tiny bralet and sporty shorts for sultry selfies By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 15:13 BST, 6 July 2020 | Updated: 15:14 BST, 6 July 2020 She’s been treating fans to impromptu photoshoots at home amid the COVID-19 lockdown. And Lauren Goodger shared more sultry … Read more