HEALTH NOTES: Gene tests identify risks associated with ‘silent’ strokes 

HEALTH NOTES: Gene tests identify risks associated with ‘silent’ strokes By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 3 April 2021 | Updated: 22:19 BST, 3 April 2021 Gene tests could one day be used to spot patients at risk of ‘silent’ strokes that cause dementia, scientists believe. Researchers studied genetic samples of thousands of people … Read more

HEALTH NOTES: Peanut allergies could get the brush off in toothpaste trial

HEALTH NOTES: Peanut allergies could get the brush off in toothpaste trial By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 27 March 2021 Scientists are testing whether a toothpaste could help to protect people who suffer from peanut allergies. New York-based drugs firm Intrommune Therapeutics has enrolled 32 peanut-allergic … Read more

Douglas Adams tore his masterpiece Hitchhiker’s Guide to shreds in notes to himself, book reveals

How Hitchhiker’s Guide dented author’s pride: Douglas Adams tore his masterpiece to shreds in notes to himself, new book reveals Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, tore his book to shreds in a note to himself He revealed his frustration with his books and their central characters in letter  Adams wrote … Read more

Princess Diana letter calling the Queen ‘the boss’ that was part of cache of notes sells for £8,700 

A letter in which Princess Diana referred to the Queen as ‘the boss’ has sold for a world record sum of £8,700. The candid note was part of a cache of 36 letters from Diana sold at auction for a combined £82,000. They belonged to family friend Roger Bramble who Diana sought for support and … Read more

Princess Diana letter calling the Queen ‘the boss’ that was part of cache of notes sells for £8,700 

A letter in which Princess Diana referred to the Queen as ‘the boss’ has sold for a world record sum of £8,700. The candid note was part of a cache of 36 letters from Diana sold at auction for a combined £82,000. They belonged to family friend Roger Bramble who Diana sought for support and … Read more

Meghan Markle sends signed notes to Smart Works charity clients

With love from Meghan! Duchess of Sussex sends handwritten notes to women who have found work with the help of her patronage Smart Works Duchess of Sussex, 39, sent handwritten notes to Smart Works clients  Charity focuses on helping unemployed and vulnerable women return to work Meghan Markle remains its patron even after stepping back … Read more

Meghan Markle sends handwritten notes to Smart Works charity clients

With love from Meghan! Duchess of Sussex sends handwritten notes to women who have found work with the help of her patronage Smart Works Duchess of Sussex, 39, sent handwritten notes to Smart Works clients  Charity focuses on helping unemployed and vulnerable women return to work Meghan Markle remains its patron even after stepping back … Read more

HEALTH NOTES: Pub boosts male friendship, shows new research

HEALTH NOTES: Pub boosts male friendship, shows new research By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:07 GMT, 13 March 2021 | Updated: 22:07 GMT, 13 March 2021 The factors that determine if a friendship will survive is dependent on our gender, according to new research.  Women are likely to remain friends with someone who they … Read more

International Women’s Day celebration! Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson share notes

International Women’s Day fell on Monday. The annual day highlights the movement for women’s rights; it began in New York City in 1909 by the socialist party. Several celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson took to Instagram to mark the day. ‘Today we celebrate each other, you women inspire me so much and … Read more

HEALTH NOTES: Britons have an average of seven fillings and DIY eye checks… on a phone app

HEALTH NOTES: Britons have an average of seven fillings and DIY eye checks… on a phone app By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 27 February 2021 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 27 February 2021 The average UK adult has had no fewer than seven fillings, according to new research.  It’s more than twice the number … Read more