A hypertensive crisis can lead to organ damage if blood pressure isn’t reduced immediately. This can include heart failure, a stroke or fluid in the lungs. Watch out for these symptoms – and call 999. If you already know you’ve got high
Heating up some soup and tucking in with a slice of crusty warm bread is the perfect antidote to the grey wintry weather outside. While soup is easily bought from the shop, homemade versions can often be healthier and more satisfying. One
For an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dua Lipa went for an all-out throwback look. Ms. Lipa, in all of her sun-soaked glory, posed in a pink and red mini corset dress by Moschino. Leaning into the flirty tones, she opted for a pair
European leaders have voiced relief at Joe Biden’s inauguration, hailing a “new dawn” for Europe and the US, but warned that the world has changed after four years of Donald Trump’s presidency and transatlantic ties will be different in future. “This new dawn in
The Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has made his first public appearance since Beijing began a crackdown on his business empire. Ma, a celebrity businessman and one of the richest people in China, had not spoken publicly since regulators blocked the flotation of Ant
Since the pandemic began, my Instagram feed has been filled with face workouts and face tools. Every other scroll, I see someone gua sha–ing their face for a lymphatic massage, or another blowing their cheeks Dizzy Gillespie–style to work their muscles. Then there are
Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, won a sixth term in office on Saturday, extending his 35-year-rule in one of the country’s most turbulent election campaigns while his main rival Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud and rejected the result. Museveni won 59% of the vote,
The acting US defense secretary Christopher Miller “cannot wait” to leave his job. The Trump appointee, who made the startling remark to reporters on Thursday, has come under pressure over the Pentagon’s response to the deadly attack on the US Capitol on 6
West Brom grabbed a survival lifeline after Matheus Pereira’s penalty double helped seal a thrilling derby win at Wolves. The forward struck twice from the spot as the Baggies won 3-2 at Molineux to claim just their second victory of the Premier
Microsoft is planning to launch an all-new version of its desktop operating system later this year. But other than a name, Windows 10 X, not much is known about the new software. Windows 10X started out life as a flexible new operating
The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, has announced parliamentary and presidential elections, the first in 15 years, in an effort to heal long-standing internal divisions. The move is widely seen as a response to criticism of the democratic legitimacy of Palestinian political institutions,
Baking soda has multiple uses, first and foremost as an ingredient for baked goods, as the name would suggest. Aside from this, the chemical compound is uniquely suited to cleaning – both objects and body parts. Those who favour natural reneges nay