The mother of a young woman who died from an allergic reaction after kissing her boyfriend has spoken about the dangers of food allergies.
20-year-old Myriam Ducré-Lemay was at a party in Montreal back in 2012 with her new boyfriend when the incident occurred, her mother Micheline Ducré told Journal de Quebec.
When the party ended, they both went back to the boyfriend’s house and while she was getting ready for bed, he ate a peanut butter sandwich.
He then brushed his teeth however Myriam – who had not yet told him about her severe peanut allergy – went to kiss him when she began suffering a shortness of breath.
“She wouldn’t have had the time to tell him she had a peanut allergy,” her mother said.
Sadly, her inhaler didn’t work and she didn’t have her EpiPen with her.
Despite efforts made by paramedics, they were unable to save her.
Now, her mother has warned others to carry a Medic Alert bracelet and always carry their EpiPen with them.
Writing in his new book, Bobby Brown has revealed Whitney Houston was in a romantic relationship with Robyn Crawford.
It has been reported family and church pressure forced Whitney Houston to give up Crawford – her one true love.
Speaking to US Weekly Brown, who was married to the Bodyguard star for 14 years, says he is saddened Houston couldn’t be open about her lesbian relationship.
“I really feel that if Robyn was accepted into Whitney’s life, Whitney would still be alive today,” Brown says. “She didn’t have close friends with her anymore.”
Houston was 16 and Crawford was 19 when the two women first became friends and then quickly became inseparable.
They lived together as roommates in a New Jersey apartment, raising eyebrows and spurring speculation that they were more than just best friends.
Crawford later became the pop diva’s assistant and creative director, often appearing by her side in public sparking rumours the pair were in a relationship.
Here we look back at the life of Whitney Houston.
Bobby Brown has revealed Houston and Robyn Crawford were in a romantic relationship.
Carolyn was already nine weeks along when she discovered she was pregnant. It came as a huge shock, not just because it was unplanned, but because she had actively been taking steps to prevent it.
“I’d been on the pill for about 10 years, on and off but mostly on,” she says.
Now a mother of three, Carolyn says that the pregnancy really took her by surprise. “I was really terrified,” she recalls.
“I’d just finished six years of uni and was planning on focusing on my career for a few years. I’d also been partying pretty hard over the previous weeks so I was also worried I’d done some terrible damage to the baby.
“But I was 30, so felt like I had my life together enough to go ahead with the pregnancy.”
Now nearly 12 years later, Carolyn says that she wouldn’t change a thing.
But how did the pregnancy happen in the first place?
Stephen Robson is an obstetrician and spokesperson for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. He says that it is uncommon for the pill to ‘fail’.
However, he estimates that two or three women from every 100 will conceive while taking the pill.
“The oral contraceptive pill is very effective but not perfect – nothing is,” he explains.
Dr Robson notes that sometimes a woman will not absorb the pill dose properly, for example if they have a vomiting illness. In other cases women just forget to take it – this can be a particular problem when travelling, especially on long-haul flights.
Women like Carolyn who get pregnant while taking the pill worry about the potential harm the hormone dose from the contraceptive could do to the baby. But Dr Robson says that data from studies shows that this isn’t a problem.
“The main issue is that the pregnancy has occurred at a time the women didn’t want to be pregnant, and it can make it more difficult to sort out the due date accurately. But mothers and babies seem to be fine,” he says.
Dr Robson notes that if you do discover you are pregnant while taking the pill then it’s a good idea to see your GP as soon as possible.
“See a doctor promptly and make a decision about whether it is the right time, and you’re in the right circumstances to continue with the pregnancy” he advices.
While the pill is effective most of the time, Dr Robson says that it’s not for everyone.
“Some women experience side effects such as migraines, or acne and skin breakouts, or a feeling that their interest in lovemaking diminishes,” he explains.
Some women also face the risk of developing thrombosis. Dr Robson notes that is most common when a women is carrying excess weight, have high blood pressure, or have a family history of clots or thrombosis.
Dr Robson also notes that women who are forgetful might find one of the long-acting contraceptives, such as a Mirena or Implanon, more suitable for them.
For some women, getting pregnant while taking the pill comes as a blow.
Jenna already had two children and was in the process of moving house when she discovered she was pregnant.
“It couldn’t have happened at a worse time. We were living between my parents house and my in-laws and I had just started a new job,” she recalls.
Jenna suspects that the stress she was under at the time made the pill ineffective.
Sadly, Jenna suffered a miscarriage at eight weeks, which added to her distress. “I’m glad it’s all in the past, it was the worst mental state I’ve ever been in,” she says.
These days Jenna doesn’t take any chances – she has a contraceptive implant and she sent her husband for the snip.
Former Neighbours actress Madeleine West shares the story of her six “surprise” babies in the July issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly, on sale now.
The Duchess of Cambridge has stepped out in yet another show-stopping dress.
Kate dazzled in her $6000 cut-out Roland Mouret gown on Thursday night at a special dinner held at Kensington Palace.
The Duchess was hosting a dinner for one of her charities, SportAid where she invited charity ambassadors as well as some athletes hoping to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
“Some of you may know that I love sport,” she said at the event. “I love cheering on teams and athletes that I am passionate about.”
“I love the physical challenge sport presents and the mental strength it gives us all. And I love the way it so often brings people together to work as part of a team. I suspect many of you in this room may feel the same.”
A new report out of the US claims that our very own Liam Hemsworth will be saying “I do” to Miley Cyrus sooner than anticipated.
“They’re getting married on the beach,” a source revealed to Us Weekly, adding that the loved-up pair “will have help planning the event” as “their parents are doing most of the work.”
“It’s been easy,” the insider added.
The smitten-duo were pictured at the holiday destination in late April.
What’s more, this isn’t the first time rumours of an impending Australian wedding have done the rounds.
Earlier this year, reports emerged from Us Weekly claiming that the Wrecking Ball singer and the Hunger Games actor had been scoping out potential wedding venues in the Byron Bay area of New South Wales in Australia.
The genetically blessed pair were spotted touring wedding venues in the picturesque coastal town in April, with sources telling the publication the pair are keen to book something soon.
“They were discussing potential venues and looking around,” the source revealed.
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The pair, who called off their engagement back in September 2013, caught the world by surprise when they reconciled at the end of 2015 in the beach town – proving that the vacation spot holds sentimental meaning to both of them.
Since then, the platinum blonde beauty has been pictured on many occasions getting close to the Hemsworth family again, all the while donning her old sparkling Neil Lane engagement ring.
The star has been wearing her old engagement ring ever since their rekindling.
When asked about their relationship status last month, the Aussie actor told GQ Australia, “People will figure it out, they already have… They’re not dumb.”
“Of course it was hard, man,” the 26-year-old remarked, referring to the duo’s shock split, “But we were both going in different directions and it’s just what needed to happen.”
“We were both super young and it was a good decision at the time — we both needed that.”
Earlier this year, Miley enjoyed a girls’ lunch with Liam’s sister-in-law, Elsa Pataky. “True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart!” the mother-of-three penned.
Now, seven months into their rekindled relationship, it would seem that the smitten couple, who met on the set of The Last Song in 2010, are right back where they started.
“I guess when I feel something, then I just feel it and I go for it.”
Fans were thrilled to hear that their favourite couple had rekindled their romance.
To commence the beginning of a weekend of national and Commonwealth celebrations, one final portrait of Her Majesty The Queen has been unveiled and it’s truly beautiful.
The stunning shot, taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, shows Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh with his wife of 68 years at their beloved Windsor Castle just after Easter.
Alongside the image, the Queen has remarked: “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.”
The Queen and Prince Philip will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary in November.
In the snap, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch sits regally beside her husband.
Shedding the extravagance for a stripped down close up of the two, the pair smile down the lens of the camera looking polished.
Their unbreakable bond is clear for all to see and it provides a rare glimpse into one of the strongest royal marriages in history.
In the past, The Duke has previously joked of their first few meetings: “You were so shy. I couldn’t get a word out of you.”
But after decades of marriage, The Queen and Philip have only flourished as a couple.
“You can take it from me, the Queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance,” Prince Philip has remarked, before adding “the secret of a happy marriage is to have different interests.”
Her Majesty dons a salmon-pink cardigan adorned with gold buttons, a striped blouse and her signature pearl earrings while her husband matches his beloved with a pink pocket square tucked into a checkered suit that sits atop a pastel pink shirt.
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This last, stunning portrait is the sixth in the series shot by the famed American photographer in celebration of the 90-year-old’s incredible milestone.
And it is fitting that Elizabeth II should stand beside her loving husband on the day of its released, June 10, as this day also marks the Duke’s 95th birthday.
The previous portrait released in the series showed the Monarch at Windsor Castles sitting comfortably in the lush gardens of her country estate.
Perched on a bench covered by a blue blanket, Her Majesty is surrounded by her four loyal corgis and dorgies Willow, Vulcan, Candy and Holly.
Her Majesty graces the summer issue of Vanity Fair for the second time.
And it was an idea thought up by the Queen herself!
“The most moving, important thing about this shoot is that these were all her ideas,” Annie, 66, said to Vanity Fair.
“I was told how relaxed she was at Windsor, and it was really true. You get the sense of how at peace she was with herself, and very much enthralled with her family.”
Birthday bash! Queen Elizabeth was joined by Prince Charles for a meet-and-greet on April 21 – her actual birthday.
It’s been a year of continuous celebrations for the inspirational leader, who began her birthday celebrations back in April.
Kicking off her special day with a local walkabout on April 21, Her Majesty was greeted by thousands of adoring fans, who had lined the streets of Windsor to wish her a very happy 90th birthday.
Following the short engagement, the Queen headed home to her lavish castle, where she was believed to be having a private dinner with 71 guests, including 30 members of the royal family.
Flash forward a month, and members of the royal family flooded into Windsor once more to help honour Britain’s longest-reigning monarch at a special gala marking her 90th birthday.
The woman of the hour (or rather, year!) arrived at the event with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh at her side, in a horse-drawn carriage and were treated to an extravagant evening of entertainment.
The final portrait in the series of stunning shots by Annie Leibovitz to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone birthday has been revealed.
The stunning shot, taken by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, shows Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh with his wife of 68 years at their beloved Windsor Castle just after Easter.
Alongside the image, the Queen has remarked: “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years.”
Their’s is a love story that has been broadcast, photographed, and documented since their very first correspondence in 1934, but one that has remained private and protected.
Since those letters in the 30s, a marriage was celebrated, as was the birth of four children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, and 63 years as Queen and Consort.
Always by her side, Prince Philip is The Queen’s number one confidante.
To celebrate his 95th birthday, we take a walk down memory lane…
The final portrait in the series of stunning shots by Annie Leibovitz to celebrate Her Majesty’s milestone birthday has been revealed.
Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Their wedding took place at the end of the second world war and Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material of her dress.
Elizabeth and Philip were married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey. Their wedding took place at the end of the second world war and Elizabeth required ration coupons to buy the material of her dress.
Jamie Cox, 15, was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after playing ‘black out’ – a game where one person is choked in a headlock for as long as they can.
The Courier Mail reports he passed out, fracturing his skull as he landed on the ground.
He’s currently at Gold Coast University Hospital, where he’s undergone emergency surgery for the injuries.
His father Rodney took to Facebook to share an update on Jamie’s progress.
“Surgery was a success and although not quite out of the woods, he is fairly alert and responsive at this stage. Further scans and tests to come.”
A search is underway for three children last seen at Christies Beach in Adelaide’s south.
Siblings Ethan Lawson, 12, Jayden Lawson, 10, and Sienna Dodd, six, were dropped off to football training at Bice Oval at 6pm on Wednesday night but are believed to have run off and have not been found despite an extensive search of the area.
“It is believed they intended to go to their father’s house in Hackham West and police are making inquiries with family and friends in the area to find the children,” police said in a statement.
“Police have concerns for the children’s welfare.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
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