Doctor warns fruit flies 'harmful to health' as pests 'spread certain diseases'

Home and Away star Georgie Parker, who shot to fame playing Roo, has opened up on her health battle which has seen her lose “three inches of height”. The actress was thrust into the limelight after joining the iconic soap in 2010 as Roo Stewart. Her character is the daughter of Alf Stewart, played by Ray Meagher, and Martha, played by Belinda Gibson.The 58 year old took over the role from Justine Clarke, and has held onto it ever since.

A top Manchester dermatologist has issued a sunbathing warning to adults and children alike as the summer holiday season hots up. Families are jetting abroad for sun-kissed holidays, with baking temperatures being recorded across Europe.

Holidaymakers heading to Sicily this week have been warned of ‘cancellations and delays’ due to the eruption of Mount Etna. The volcano - one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes - erupted on the Italian island on Sunday night.

Elvis co-star Tom Hanks to save him from “emotional whiplash”.The actor, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance as Elvis Presley in the biopic, said Hanks expressed concern after he was consumed “so deeply” by the role for two years.Hanks’ concern led him to offer Butler a part in upcoming Apple TV+ series Masters Of The Air, which he’s co-producing with Steven Spielberg, to help him detach from Elvis.Speaking to The Sunday Times, Butler said that Hanks told him: “[Hanks] said, ‘You have immersed yourself so deeply in Elvis that, for your mental health, it would be wise to go straight into something else. If you just jump off the train, you might have emotional whiplash…“And, you know,’ Hanks continued.

Brookside star Dean Sullivan has urged people to 'trust their gut' and not put off going to the doctor as he opens up about his own cancer journey.

Diabetes can be difficult to spot with many symptoms going unnoticed until the health conditions reaches serious levels.

A GP has warned patients to look out for a "silent killer" health condition that puts them at risk of serious illnesses.

But all that could change once Channel Seven-backed Dream Home begins airing sometime in 2024.

Jade Roper is opening up about the heartbreaking loss of her unborn child, and how she's trying to navigate the emotional pain of the situation.Roper took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that she and her husband, Tanner Tolbert, are mourning the loss, and explained the circumstances that are making her miscarriage particularly difficult to cope with.«I’ve been struggling with what to write here as I’ve been navigating a miscarriage,» she wrote. «It felt like all my dreams were coming true to welcome another baby into our lives, to love and to complete our family.» «While our hearts our completely broken and we have been dealing with the deep and complex grief of the loss, we have been blessed to be touched by his soul for his short amount of time,» Roper continued.

Bill Hader is getting real about gaining weight.In a July interview with, the actor and funnyman revealed that he put on 25 pounds while filming the final season of his hit HBO series, .«To know that I’ve grown as a filmmaker is really rewarding,» Hader said when asked what he's learned about himself over the course of the show's four seasons.Outside of the show, one of the biggest things Hader said he learned, was that he puts on weight much faster than he did at the show's start.«But I also know that I’m 45 and I put on weight way faster than I used to. That’s what I really learned, that I’m suddenly 25 pounds overweight,» he quipped. «How the hell’d that happen? I've learned I can't eat sweets the way I used to.»Hader continued, reflecting on his final season weight gain, «I think it was toward the end of the season that the costume designer was like, 'I think you need to wear bigger clothes.

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has shared a health update with fans after he pulled out of a number of shows. David released a statement on Saturday, 12 August, to tell his fans that a scheduled operation means that he has to pull out of the upcoming Only Fools and Horses Convention.The 83 year old is about to have an operation to have a "new bionic body part fitted".

Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea to follow Manchester City's example to allow him to succeed at the club.

Some fans do not have endless love for Lionel Richie, as the famed performer was eviscerated online for canceling his joint concert with Earth, Wind & Fire an hour after the show was scheduled to begin. "Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I'm unable to make it to the show tonight. I'm so bummed," Richie shared on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Scheana Shay got real about her health.

An 'amazing mum' who went to the doctor complaining of chest pains died after medics told her she was suffering from anxiety.

Fans have noticed that Scheana Shay has lost some weight recently, sparking rumours that she’s one of the stars to use Ozempic to shed unwanted pounds.

Manchester United fans have been issued with a warning not to use pyrotechnics amid protests over the club's ownership.

Jason Momoa continues to engage his social media following about the unfolding disaster on Maui.

A woman who killed her own mum has escaped from a hospital she was being held in indefinitely, as police warn the public not to approach her.

Ticks are so little that they’re tricky to spot, yet they wreak havoc, especially in the warm summer months. Because of climate change they're on the rise, and getting bitten by these teensy insects, commonly found lurking in grass, can have serious consequences for your health.

Scheana Shay is opening up about her weight loss, and says it’s not because of Ozempic, but something else entirely.

Naomi Campbell is sharing some very rare comments about her daughter!

Adam Thomas, the Waterloo Road and Emmerdale actor, has spoken out about his recent health diagnosis as he turned 35, ahead of his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing debut.The actor, 35, celebrated his birthday with a post on Instagram as he shared a snap of himself with his wife, Caroline, and their two children, son Teddy and daughter, Elsie-Rose. In the post, the star revealed that he has been told that he has Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Scheana Shay opened up about how Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss‘ affair — and the subsequent controversy — took a toll on her body.

As Coronation Street ’s resident villain Stephen Reid comes face to face with the ghost of his past this week, all eyes will undoubtedly be on the serial killer as he attends a memorial service for his former business associate Rufus Donahue. Playing innocent, Stephen smoothly pretends he is deeply troubled by the loss of his former colleague, even as Rufus’ son Jools quizzes him on how he knew his dad.

A woman who flew 4,000 miles across the world to give birth on a beach is now stranded with her four-month-old baby. Iuliia Gurzhii, 38, and husband, Clive, 51, say they "feel like prisoners" after becoming stuck on the coast of Grenada.

People experiencing symptoms linked to lung cancer are being urged to contact their GP as soon as possible in a bid to catch the disease early.

polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).She explained on a recent episode of Taylor Lautner’s The Squeeze podcast how she went to several doctors to try to amend her symptoms and stop her weight hike.“This is part of the health issues that I was speaking of while I was going through ‘Pretty Little Liars,'” she explained. She recalled: “The changes that were happening to me were documented on camera.”The “Perfectionists” actor noted that she never had a regular menstruation cycle and gynecologists always assured her that her body would regulate itself.However, when she hit the age of around 15-16, she “started noticing a difference in just my metabolism in general.”“At 17, I gained 70 lbs.

Shania Twain is wishing fellow vocalist Celine Dion the best as the 55-year-old fellow Canadian struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome. Twain opens up to about her admiration for the longtime performer, saying, «I’m such a fan of Celine’s voice.

A warning has been issued by Which? as dangerous carbon monoxide (CO2) alarms are being sold on various shopping sites.

Rob Lowe has opened up about his “super unhealthy relationship” with The West Wing.The actor played the deputy White House Communications Director Sam Seaborn on the Emmy-winning NBC drama, but left partway through its fourth season.At the time, it was reported that Lowe left the show due to a salary dispute, as well as a creative disagreement over the amount of focus given to his character.In a recent appearance on the Podcrushed podcast, Lowe spoke about his decision to leave The West Wing, describing his relationship with the series as “super unhealthy”.“I felt very undervalued” he said, adding: “I did not have a good experience.”“I walked away from the most popular girl at school, but I also knew that it was a super unhealthy relationship, and it was the best thing I ever did.”Lowe subsequently went on to star in the sitcom Parks And Recreation, as well as procedural dramas Code Black and 9-1-1: Lone Star.Announcing his departure from The West Wing at the time, Lowe said in a statement to fans: “As much as it hurts to admit it, it has been increasingly clear, for quite a while, that there was no longer a place for Sam Seaborn on The West Wing.“Warners had allowed me an opportunity to leave the show as I arrived – grateful for it, happy to have been on it and proud of it. We were a part of television history and I will never forget it.”The actor did, however, later return to The West Wing for a couple of episodes towards the end of its run, including the series finale.

Sandra Bullock’s longtime partner, Bryan Randall, recently died at age 57 after a three-year battle with ALS. In a statement after his death, his family said, "Bryan chose early to keep his journey with ALS private and those of us who cared for him did our best to honor his request." The news came as a shock to the public as Bullock and Randall had kept his struggle completely private, compared to other stars who have been more open about their health issues. "Divulging private information comes with a loss of your identity and privacy.

Adam Thomas declared 'and so it begins' before opening up about his hidden health battle. The Waterloo Road star has been sweetly supported publically by his wife after he issued a lengthy message on social media after being diagnosed with a painful condition.

Greater Manchester's junior doctors and consultants are heading out on the ninth month of strike action across NHS hospitals from today (August 11).

Antonela Roccuzzo is known for keeping a healthy lifestyle, constantly keeping up with her fitness journey, doing yoga, doing different forms of cardio, and weightlifting. The mother and businesswoman has previously documented some of her most effective exercises, as well as some others that she doesn’t like but prove to be great for her physique.ANTONELA ROCUZZO’S BEST BIKINI MOMENTS WITH HER HUSBAND LIONEL MESSILIONEL MESSI’S WIFE ANTONELA ROCCUZZO: HER BEST FASHION MOMENTSAmong the key exercises in her routine, Antonella always takes time to include weightlifting in her workouts.

Hayley Williams is stepping back from performing to allow her lungs to heal. The Paramore songstress announced on Thursday that the band would be cancelling the last two stops on their tour following her recent lung infection.Williams, 34, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday evening following a performance in Seattle, Washington, and explained how painful singing live was, noting that she hadn't given herself enough time to properly recuperate.«Hey everybody, we just got off stage in Seattle.