Face masks in labour: ‘I feared I would vomit’on May 14, 2021 at 12:54 am

Women giving birth are exempt from face mask rules – but not all maternity staff know the rules. Wearing a face mask has become part of daily life during the pandemic. But there are some people who are exempt from the rules – and that

‘Overcoming my silence as a child led me into speech therapy’on May 14, 2021 at 12:55 am

Niamh Foy was unable to speak to classmates at school, but finding her voice led her to help others. Niamh Foy was just three years old when she was diagnosed with selective mutism, a severe anxiety disorder which affected her ability to speak. Once at

Covid-19: Five ways to make hugging safer, from the expertson May 14, 2021 at 12:58 am

Millions of people will be able to hug loved ones again from Monday. But can you minimise the risk? image copyrightJames D. Morgan The rules on hugs are changing. From Monday, close physical contact with people from other households is allowed in England and Scotland

Covid: Wales residents urged to hold off foreign holidayson May 14, 2021 at 1:13 am

People should only go abroad if “essential” for at least three more weeks, Welsh ministers say. image copyrightGetty Images People in Wales are being advised to only travel abroad for “essential” reasons for at least three more weeks. UK government advice is that people in

Justin Bieber And Other Stars Who’ve Been Accused of Cultural Appropriationon May 13, 2021 at 3:00 pm

“I’ve been so grateful to have great teachers and great friends who will really hold me accountable.” Taking ideas and traditions from other cultures isn’t always the most flattering gesture and can lead to some major issues — which many celebrities have discovered the hard

Pink on Being Marketed as ‘Anti-Britney Spears’, Pitted Against Christina Aguilera Early in Careeron May 13, 2021 at 3:07 pm

“It was so unfair to all the girls.” Pink opened up about the early days of her career where she was immediately compared to other female singers on the pop star scene. During an interview with People, the 41-year-old songwriter revealed her disappointment in being

Ohio is Paying People $1Million to Get the Vaccineon May 13, 2021 at 4:12 pm

Covid relief funds are being given away in a lottery. As if being inoculated against a potentially fatal virus isn’t incentive enough — you can get rich too! The state of Ohio is giving $1million to five brave residents who step forward to… get the

Josh Duhamel Explains Why His Former Marriage to Fergie Prepared Him to Work with J.Loon May 13, 2021 at 4:22 pm

“She is a powerhouse, but she’s also a very sweet girl,” Duhamel said of Lopez. “She is ‘Jenny From the Block’ in a lot of ways.” Josh Duhamel is opening up about starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in the upcoming rom-com “Shotgun Wedding” — and how