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A pair of desperate parents are urging people to sign the bone marrow register after their adorable daughter was struck down with a one-in-a-million rare condition. Myla Mae Hatcher, four, was suffering with large bruising and dots on her legs - but her parents thought it was just 'kids being kids'. However, when her dad John Hatcher, 28, casually showed his three-month-old son's doctor pictures of Myla Mae's rash he was told she needed to be seen to immediately. It...

The advances of technology have managed to change the world and the way we live today. Studies and research in the field of medicine and technology with the use of nanobots represents a new field that opens the future to the treatments that can extend life expectancy by far. Scientists and researchers from the University of Cambridge work to take medicine to a new stage, that is, to bring closer to the patient all the benefits of technological advancement in...

Christmas is a great time for spending time with the family and presents a great opportunity to play games together that support children and young people’s speech, language and communication. Taking turns is an essential communication skill and playing any type of simple board game that involves taking turns not only helps children to develop this skill, it also helps them to listen and attend to an activity for longer periods of time. I CAN’s top five Christmas games would...

giffgaff has teamed up with illustrator Flo Perry to celebrate the art of giving around the world giffgaff, the mobile network run by its community has partnered with illustrator Flo Perry to bring to life the unique and curious ways different cultures give gifts. The 10 original illustrations explore international traditions from the whacky to the bizzare including how to give flowers in Italy and which hand to use in India, to the etiquette of gifting money to Nigerian brides...

I went to my tailor the other day, bracing myself against the Christmas madness in Piccadilly. I needed some new suits, and it so happened that there was a bit of money rattling around in my account, so it seemed the ideal opportunity for a bit of retail therapy to see me through the cold winter months. I tend to get my suits, if the editor will allow me this shameless plug, from Roderick Charles on Jermyn Street: I like...

History, theme parks, active adventures, nature and magic all combine on our list of the best family days out in the UK. From Edinburgh to Cornwall, we’ve got you covered for your next exciting trip. Titanic Experience, Belfast Voted the best attraction in Europe at the 2016 World Travel Awards, The Titanic Experience charts the history of the doomed Titanic across nine galleries. There’s a shipyard area with an interactive ride that shows how the ship was constructed by 3,000 workers, and...

What’s a Winter Jacket? We’ve all been there, the bright winter sun luring us into a false sense of security. By the end of the day wishing we’d worn a thicker, more suitable jacket. So, when the mercury starts to move we need to switch up our outwear choices. Winter jackets are typically thicker coats with added insulation, length and a hood, which makes them suitable for anything winter throws at us – from snow and sleet to those icy...

Christmas is a time of year to spend with your loved ones and family members of all ages simply love the capital’s Christmas lights displays. Many large shops have famous displays but it is the street displays which really capture the imagination. Allow us to walk you through some of this year’s very best displays. Possibly the most famous shopping street in the world, Oxford Street is transformed each year and attracts visitors from all over the world. This year...

Generational gaps are making watching TV and playing games together at Christmas near impossible, new research has shown. Despite Christmas TV and family games remaining among the top festive activities for families, most youngsters can’t tell Jim Royle from Basil Fawlty and many over 50’s have never even heard of Game of Thrones or The Walking Dead. That makes getting together around the television or playing games such as charades increasingly difficult. According to a survey by TalkTalk TV over...