Charlotte Thomas

1 week ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Danielle Fowler |Charlotte Thomas

For many Brits, Easter isn't Easter without a Creme Egg. They usually hit the supermarket shelves just after Christmas and are a sure sign that spring is on the way. The Guinness World Record for the number of Creme Eggs eaten in a minute currently stands at six. And while that might be a bit ambitious, it is likely many of us will be looking forward to enjoying at least one over the Easter period.

1 week ago | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Most of us will have a banana in our fruit bowl, they're one of the UK's most popular fruits, with supermarket sales topping £800 million last year. But as well as being a tasty snack, bananas have plenty of health benefits. And a new study has found they could be more effective at lowering blood pressure than just cutting salt. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects a third of people in the UK and is particularly common as we get older.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

Changes to your moles, the appearance of a new mole or a mole that's sore or bleeding… You might think you know the symptoms of skin cancer but there are some lesser-known signs you should also look out for. Awareness of skin cancer has risen in recent years, with celebrities including Katherine Ryan and Hugh Jackman speaking out about their diagnoses. Now, patients with advanced melanoma are set to take part in a groundbreaking new NHS cancer vaccine trial.

1 week ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Marie-Claire Dorking |Charlotte Thomas

Easter is nearly here, the supermarkets are full of Easter eggs and many of children are already enjoying the odd chocolatey treat. However, a charity has warned parents to take extra care when giving young children Mini Eggs. The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) says Cadbury’s Mini Eggs could pose a choking hazard and risk to very young children. The charity has advised the pastel-hued eggs are the "perfect size" to get stuck in a young child’s throat and block their airways.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Charlotte Thomas

When the sun's out, there's nothing us Brits like more than a barbecue. But before you put those burgers and sausages on the grill, make sure you're preparing and cooking your meat properly. Bacteria that cause food poisoning can multiply faster in warmer weather, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).