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Britons among 1,700 quarantined on cruise ship after mystery illness outbreak

More than 1,700 people have been quarantined on a British cruise ship after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. Ambition, an Ambassador Cruise Line vessel, arrived in Bordeaux on the west coast of France on Tuesday, carrying 1,187 passengers – the majority from Britain and Ireland – and 514 crew. At least 48 passengers had symptoms consistent ...

2026-05-13T11:45:18Z

Ten people linked to hantavirus ship sent to UK to self-isolate

Ten more British people who had contact with passengers on the rat-virus ship will be brought to the UK to self-isolate, health officials have said. The group, from the British Overseas Territories of Saint Helena and Ascension Island, are being flown to the UK as a “precautionary measure” in case they become unwell and need specialist treatment. N...

2026-05-12T12:30:42Z

The ring of steel keeping rat virus cruise passengers in isolation

Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have been hidden away behind a temporary “ring of steel” during their isolation in a hospital block in the Wirral. A 6ft tarpaulin-covered fence was rapidly erected around an accommodation block at Arrowe Park Hospital before the arrival on Sunday of 20 Britons evacuated from the MV Hondius. Hospital p...

2026-05-12T20:15:50Z

I'm a trainer and here are 5 bed exercises that address arm jiggle after 55

A certified trainer shares 5 bed-based moves that target arm jiggle after 55 by rebuilding tricep and shoulder tone.

2026-05-13T16:35:30Z

Weight gain in your 20s increases cancer risk five-fold

Weight gain in your twenties can increase the risk of cancer five-fold, research shows. Researchers analysed data on more than 600,000 men and women who were weighed regularly over four decades and concluded there was no “safe” age to loosen the waistband. The study of adults by Lund University in Sweden found that weight gain before the age of 30 ...

2026-05-14T06:00:41Z

I'm a trainer and here's the 8-minute standing routine that addresses abdominal fat after 50

A CSCS trainer shares an 8-minute standing routine that targets abdominal fat after 50 -- no machines or floor work needed.

2026-05-13T15:20:33Z

The best puzzles for adults to order right now

During the pandemic, when indoor activities reigned supreme, puzzles understandably grew in popularity. Flash forward to 2024, the hobby has since continued to flourish, and these sdays, there are stylish options abound. Whether you are looking for a beautiful jigsaw that you can work on with the whole family (and frame after), seeking out a challenge like a puzzle with more than 500 pieces, or simply enjoy a brain teaser, there's something for every taste. Read on to shop!

2026-03-19T18:56:59Z

Are air fryers as healthy as they seem? Experts reveal the truth about must-have kitchen gadget

Experts have raised concerns about potential risks linked to high-temperature cooking - and whether these popular appliances are as safe and healthy as they seem.

2026-04-17T09:50:36Z

The high-street sandwich with almost five cheeseburgers’ worth of salt (and what to eat instead)

Sandwiches have long enjoyed a glowing reputation on the British high street as a healthier alternative to salty, greasy fast food. However, a new report suggests that some of these lunchtime staples are anything but innocent, with one sandwich found to contain almost as much salt as five McDonald’s cheeseburgers or nearly 10 rashers of bacon. The ...

2026-05-13T10:46:10Z

Britain will lose the AI race without more energy

Somewhere in Britain right now, a research team is working on an AI system that could transform how cancer is detected, how hospitals manage discharge, or how the electricity grid itself is balanced. The science is genuine. The talent is world-class. But the power to drive it is lacking. Artificial intelligence is, at its physical foundation, an en...

2026-05-13T07:05:44Z

7 restaurant chains serving the best Monte Cristo sandwiches

From Bennigan’s to Disneyland, these restaurants are known for standout Monte Cristo sandwiches.

2026-05-13T13:50:31Z

Wildfires and the climate crisis: a higher risk of several cancers?

Prolonged exposure linked to five types of cancer Tuesday May 12 - Prolonged contact with wildfire smoke would increase the risk of developing different types of cancer, according to a study presented at a recent meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research. The research, which has not yet been submitted for peer review, reveals that peo...

2026-05-12T18:37:58Z

What drinking coffee every morning does to your gut health

That morning cup of coffee doesn’t just wake you up for the day, it also gives a boost to billions of friendly microbes residing in your digestive system. Because, according to a growing body of research, there is evidence that your espresso may positively influence your microbiome – gut bacteria – leading to better overall health and even a longer...

2024-06-23T07:04:08Z

5 steak dinners at chain restaurants chefs are raving about

Chefs share chain steak dinners praised for flavor, value, and consistency across popular restaurants.

2026-05-13T11:50:28Z

How growing up with ADHD impacts your health

ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions globally, affecting between 5 and 8% of children. It can often last into adulthood. Discussions about the condition often focus on a person’s behaviour, but evidence shows that growing up with ADHD can significantly impact a person’s health, too. We spoke to experts in the field to uncove...

2026-05-13T10:01:24Z

What's the deal with “spicule” skincare — & can it replace microneedling?

If it feels like a new skincare buzzword drops every week, you’d be right. As a beauty editor, I generally view most new ‘wonder-ingredients’ with a fair amount of skepticism, but when spicule skincare first caught my attention, it made me sit up and take note. Without subjecting you to a chemistry lesson, spicules are microscopic, needle-like structures derived from natural marine or plant sponges. It might not sound like something you’d want...

2026-05-11T15:15:47Z

Ciao Caterina! Princess charms children by speaking Italian

The Princess of Wales introduced herself to Italian schoolchildren as “Caterina” as she tried out her language skills on her first trip overseas since her cancer diagnosis. The Princess, who stepped out of her car to screams, whoops and shouts of “bellissima” and “Kate!”, launched into a walkabout, where people had been waiting up to five hours to ...

2026-05-13T11:25:51Z

Scientists say rat virus is mutating - but no critical changes yet

A crack unit of virologists from around the world has concluded that the Andes hantavirus is subtly mutating as it spreads, but that the current outbreak will likely burn out. Scientists in South Africa, Senegal, Switzerland and the Netherlands – who were convened at the behest of the World Health Organization (WHO) – found the virus had changed sl...

2026-05-13T14:10:55Z

7 best pancakes in America, according to diners

Discover the best pancakes in America, featuring top-rated spots like The Griddle Cafe and Clinton St. Baking Company.

2026-05-13T11:21:49Z

The midlife protein mistakes that cause muscle loss and weight gain

From social media to the supermarket shelves, we seem to be constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we all need to eat more protein, especially through mid-to-later life. Dietary protein is used for all kinds of functions in the body, from making hormones and enzymes to fuelling the immune system. However, it’s important not to go overbo...

2026-05-12T08:30:46Z

The race to understand how rat-virus spreads

One of the most important questions scientists are racing to answer about the hantavirus outbreak is exactly how it spreads from person to person. It sounds like a simple question, but it is not. There are dozens of variables that dictate the “transmission dynamics” of a virus and scientists are only just starting to grapple with a few of them. Her...

2026-05-13T11:01:02Z

High-intensity exercise can reduce high blood pressure, study finds

High-intensity interval training helps bring blood pressure down, a study has suggested. Researchers say they have shown for the first time that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and combined training can bring down a person’s blood pressure. The study also highlighted the effectiveness of aerobic exercise, such as jogging, cycling, or swimmi...

2026-05-13T06:05:39Z

5 best Texas chilis at chain restaurants, according to fans

Description From Texas Roadhouse to Hard Times Cafe, these chains are known for rich Texas chili.

2026-05-13T13:05:39Z

By ending the struggle to shed pounds, the weight-loss revolution rings hollow

There are few things I look forward to more reliably than a good meal. By 11.15am I am already thinking about lunch, and by mid-afternoon the thrill of dinner plans has loudly entered my thoughts. I hold, against all available evidence, the stubborn belief that the right plate of food – a chicken milanese, ideally – can take a day from a five to an...

2026-05-13T13:50:40Z

6 best "Dubai chocolate" desserts at leading restaurant chains

From Crumbl to Baskin-Robbins, these chains offer popular Dubai chocolate-inspired desserts.

2026-05-13T11:50:31Z

Boys should embrace depression, says Marvel star

Young men should be able to embrace depression and feeling weak, Sebastian Stan has claimed. The Marvel star suggested that boys were “suffering from a lack of true male role models” as he prepares to become a father for the first time. “We’re not teaching [young men] how to tolerate discomfort, how to understand their own emotions, their own anger...

2026-05-12T17:55:35Z

Excess animal protein: the risks to your kidneys

A filter under pressure Protein plays a central role in a balanced diet, but excessive consumption can lead to serious kidney complications. Dr. Tara Narula, chief medical correspondent for ABC News, addressed the issue by warning against the consequences of an excessive intake of animal protein on kidney function. "The kidneys are kind of the main...

2026-05-13T21:06:37Z

7 restaurant chains serving the best buffalo chicken sandwiches

From Wingstop to Jersey Mike’s, these chains make standout Buffalo chicken sandwiches.

2026-05-13T12:20:37Z

How to sleep better, from bedtimes to regularity – what the research says

Sleep research has come a long way in the last decade. Here's what you need to know to help make your slumber better Only a decade ago, sleep was a relatively overlooked pillar of health. Most of us treated it as simple downtime - a period of inactivity in which we "recharged our batteries". Medical advice at the time was quite basic: get eight hou...

2026-05-02T23:33:34Z

I've had hip replacements in both Spain and the UK. There's one clear winner

‘I’ve had hip replacements in both Spain and the UK. There’s one clear winner’

2026-05-13T07:05:59Z

How worried should we really be about hantavirus, according to a virologist

Since hantavirus started spreading on the MV Hondius cruise ship last month, three passengers have died, with another seven known to be infected. “Unsurprisingly, for many, it has brought up memories of the Covid pandemic, when the Sars-CoV-2 virus impacted not just the health of those who became sick but all of our daily lives as we fought to cont...

2026-05-12T12:25:57Z

7 seafood chains serving the best blackened fish tacos

From Bonefish Grill to Legal Sea Foods, these chains make standout blackened fish tacos.

2026-05-13T11:21:33Z

Jason Collins, first NBA player to reveal he was gay, dies at 47

Jason Collins, the first NBA player to reveal he was gay, has died from an aggressive form of brain cancer, his family announced Tuesday. Collins, 47, had been diagnosed in September with stage four glioblastoma – the same type of tumour that killed Joe Biden’s son Beau, and Senator John McCain – which has an extremely low survival rate. In 2013 he...

2026-05-13T01:35:43Z

7 best bagels at chain restaurants, according to diners

From Bruegger’s to Dunkin’, these chains are known for standout bagels across the country.

2026-05-13T13:05:44Z

Third of weight lost on fat jabs is bone and muscle

A third of the weight lost via weight-loss jabs is not fat but rather muscle and bone, research has found. Experts said anyone prescribed the injections should also do strength training, or face a heightened risk of frailty, fractures and osteoporosis in old age. The weight-loss jabs have become increasingly popular, with 2.5 million adults in Brit...

2026-05-14T05:05:15Z

If you can hold a plank this long after 60, your core strength is top-tier

A CSCS trainer breaks down exactly what your plank hold time says about your core strength after 60.

2026-05-13T17:50:26Z

Sleeping more than 8 hours a night linked to faster-ageing organs

Sleeping for more than eight hours each night is linked to organs ageing faster, a new study suggests. Scientists have found a sweet spot of between 6.4 and 7.8 hours for nightly slumber, but either side of that may be associated with poorer health. The study examined the biological, lifestyle and health data of more than 500,000 people enrolled in...

2026-05-13T17:50:43Z

I'm a trainer and here are 5 daily exercises adults over 60 can use to improve balance

Balance exercises after 60 from a trainer, 5 moves that build stability, core control, and confidence in daily movement

2026-05-13T17:05:25Z

I'm a trainer and these are the 4 morning exercises that restore knee strength after 60

A CPT shares 4 morning moves that rebuild knee strength after 60 by targeting quads, glutes, and calves with controlled reps.

2026-05-13T16:35:17Z

3 steakhouse chains serving the best cowgirl cut steaks

From Morton’s to STK, these steakhouse chains are known for flavorful cowgirl cut steaks.

2026-05-13T13:05:34Z

If you can hold a wall sit this long after 60, your leg strength is elite

A Level 3 personal trainer reveals how long you need to hold a wall sit after 60 to prove your leg strength is elite.

2026-05-12T17:35:21Z

The heartbreak behind the Fitzpatrick brothers’ remarkable ascent

Tragedy lies at the heart of the rise of the Fitzpatricks; of Matt’s rousing resurgence back into the game’s upper echelons and of Alex’s stunning transformation to join his brother in the elite in the last three weeks. Mike Walker is at the US PGA Championship with Alex, guiding his 27-year-old student into his first American major. It is Walker’s...

2026-05-13T07:35:37Z

Alternative treatments for knee pain; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 lifestyle highlights

From Hong Kong's upcoming drama The Season to the latest dessert shop in town, here are seven stories from SCMP's recent reporting We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Got knee pain? How exercise can help you...

2026-04-23T08:33:59Z

Princess of Wales begins post-cancer mission to study childhood worldwide

The Princess of Wales will embark on a new “global mission” to seek out the world’s best child-rearing methods. In what is described as a “huge moment” for her return to work after cancer, the Princess is starting a two-day trip to Italy on Wednesday to learn more about its early childhood education. It is part of a new schedule of overseas trips s...

2026-05-12T21:05:37Z

Trump responds to hantavirus outbreak: "I hope it's fine"

The U.S. president comments on the crisis from the Oval Office Donald Trump says the United States has the hantavirus situation under control, while admitting his means of action remain limited in the face of growing concern over the deadly outbreak aboard a cruise ship. The president spoke Monday, May 11, from the Oval Office, telling reporters, "...

2026-05-12T14:07:59Z

At 94kg, he wanted to start a family. How he lost 20kg to become a 'fit dad'

Shashank Gangil had high cholesterol, signs of fatty liver and plantar fasciitis. Here's how he got in top shape before his twins were born Last month, Shashank Gangil walked through a Hong Kong hospital corridor proudly carrying a newborn in each arm. The 39-year-old real estate professional had just become a father of twins, an event that would h...

2026-04-22T03:18:41Z

Britain’s obesity crisis nearing its peak

Britain may be approaching its obesity peak, research suggests, with weight loss injections likely to help turn the tide. Researchers led by a team at Imperial College London looked at obesity data from 200 countries and found an “optimistic picture”. They found that obesity was approaching a plateau in wealthy countries such as Britain and the US ...

2026-05-13T16:05:35Z

Retro perfume popular in the 60s is an effective mosquito repellant, experts discover

A common herb used in perfumes and makeup may help ward off pesky mosquitoes that cause dengue fever and Zika virus, a study from researchers in Brazil suggests.

2026-05-13T06:05:33Z

Daily pill could keep you slim for life

Daily pill could ‘keep you slim for life’

2026-05-12T22:05:14Z

Robert Kennedy Jr. launches a war on Jell-O

A new target for the Health Secretary Tuesday, May 12 — US Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is now going after Jell-O. His department, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is threatening to withhold millions of dollars from hospitals and nursing homes that serve Jell-O, fruit juice, and other sugary foods or drinks that do not comp...

2026-05-12T19:01:19Z