Katrina Turrill

6 days ago | thesun.co.uk | Katrina Turrill

MOST of us will experience the torture of muscle cramps at some point in our lives. Whether it's during or after exercise or in the middle of the night, their sudden, intense nature can leave you doubled over in pain. But what if your muscle cramps could be signalling something more serious? Understanding what causes them, particularly if they're a regular occurrence, can help you seek the appropriate treatment - or potentially prevent more serious health complications.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Katrina Turrill

SIGNS of autism may be detectable as early as nine months of age, say researchers - with fussiness among earlier indicators to look out for. In the UK, autism is typically diagnosed between the ages of three and five years. But researchers at the University of Missouri's Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment have been exploring whether signs of autism can be detected as early as the first year of life.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Katrina Turrill

MOLLY Courtney and her daughter fell ill with a sickness bug at the same time - but when daughter Mia's symptoms became more severe, doctors discovered the five-year-old had cancer. Mia and Molly both fell ill with a tummy bug just after Christmas of 2024. But when Mia's stomach pain continued, mum, Molly, 29, took her to A&E. Mia was complaining of a pain in her stomach and side and was sent for an ultrasound.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Katrina Turrill

BEING unable to achieve or sustain an erection long enough to have sex can be a big source of embarrassment for many men - despite erectile dysfunction (ED) being a very common health issue. But before frantically reaching for the 'blue pill', scientists have suggested erectile health could be damaged by lack of a vital vitamin. In a new study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers found low vitamin D, also known as vitamin D deficiency, induces erectile dysfunction.

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Katrina Turrill

A CRYOTHERAPY session turned deadly after a woman died and and another was left fighting for her life - leading to the launch of an investigation. The tragedy occurred in Paris on Monday evening at a small sports centre located in the 11th district of the French capital. According to initial findings, a nitrogen leak from the cryochamber is thought to have caused the poisoning.