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How cauliflower captured Americans: From pizza to pasta, the vegetable is now in all your top meals

Once overlooked as the bland cousin of the equally dull broccoli, cauliflower is enjoying a massive renaissance as a substitute for meat and gluten products. Th... read more

Bowel cancer screening: Dame Deborah James’ husband warns Brits not to miss offer

Dame Deborah James’s husband has urged millions of Brits to take up the offer of life-saving NHS bowel cancer tests. Sebastien Bowen, who married Dame Deb... read more

Over 1,000 chemists and clinics have shut since 2015, study shows 

More than 1,000 GP practices and pharmacies have closed over the past seven years – forcing patients to travel further for care, a damning study reveals. ... read more

Scientists have another new hack to stop you eating so much

You might already be aware of the ‘red plate’ trick. But now researchers in China reckon they’ve got another simple hack to stop you scoffing ... read more

Benefits of Kinesiology Tape During Pregnancy

Applying anything to the belly, especially tape, causes a lot of anxiety in pregnant women. On the other hand, Kinesiology tape is frequently used to tape baby ... read more

Taking Control of Your Health and Well-being After an Injury

After an injury, taking control of your health and well-being can be a difficult but important task. While many people may turn to painkillers and other medicat... read more

Benefits of using Body Butter

Body butter is a rich and luxurious moisturizer that nourishes and protects the skin. Body butter is made from natural ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butte... read more

Pioneering fingertip sweat test done from home could replace painful breast cancer tests

Pioneering fingertip sweat tests done from home could replace painful breast cancer tests, a new study suggests. Professor Simona Francese discovered that the s... read more

Video shows woman with rare condition that links her eyelid to her JAW

A California woman is one of only 300 people who suffer a rare condition that links her eyelid to her jaw – which causes her eye to droop when she eats. M... read more

Why a little bit of discomfort is GOOD for you

Wearing high heels may be agonising for your feet, but it could be good for you. So, too, could putting up with headaches and squatting over the toilet when you... read more

10 diabetes-ducking snacks that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking blood sugar

Navigating the dessert aisle at the grocery store can be an exercise in resisting temptation for people with diabetes. More than 34million Americans suffer from... read more

ChatGPT will see you now! How AI chatbot that’s gripped the world REALLY fares compared to a doctor

Move over Dr Google, it’s Dr ChatGPT’s time to shine. Or is it?  The AI chatbot has quickly become an online sensation due to its ability to rapidl... read more

Nearly half of boys in England’s poorest areas are overweight or obese

Revealed: Nearly half of boys in England’s poorest areas are overweight or obese by the time they leave primary school Girls are more at risk of obesity a... read more

AstraZeneca sends updated Covid drug Evusheld to regulators for approval

AstraZeneca sends updated Covid drug Evusheld to regulators for approval promising it combats all forms of coronavirus Spending watchdogs have pulled NHS fundin... read more

HEALTH NOTES: Private hospitals ‘wasted’ during Covid-19 pandemic 

HEALTH NOTES: Private hospitals ‘wasted’ during Covid-19 pandemic By Mail on Sunday Reporter Updated: 00:26 GMT, 19 February 2023 Private hospitals ... read more

Scientists develop new test to reduce side effects of common medicines

Scientists develop new DNA test to match a patient’s genetic makeup so clinicians can alter the medication to reduce the risk of debilitating side effects... read more

Pharmacists warn of further vital drug shortages

Britain’s medicines shortage crisis is deepening, with an unprecedented 70 commonly taken drugs now out of stock, according to the latest data. Over the p... read more

As obesity rates continue to rise, has Jamie Oliver’s sugar tax failed?

On paper, at least, the sugar tax makes sense. Launched in 2018, under pressure from health professionals and campaigners including chef Jamie Oliver, the levy ... read more

Vulnerable patients in hospitals across Britain could be at risk as two women die

Vulnerable patients in hospitals across Britain could be at risk as two women die from deadly water bug at Royal Papworth Hospital, coroner warns They were oper... read more

NHS rolls out revolutionary DIY kidney dialysis machine

Thousands of kidney failure patients are set to be offered life-saving dialysis at home thanks to a new device based on the technology behind fruit juicers. Hig... read more

British baby Max, 1, receives revolutionary brain injection treatment

A British baby is among the youngest in the world to receive a revolutionary drug for a terminal brain disease, for which there was previously no treatment. One... read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Should I be worried about this build-up of fluid in my womb?  

My stomach has felt very uncomfortable for a while. I went for an ultrasound and I was told I have fluid in my endometrial cavity. I was referred to a gynaecolo... read more

Patient’s gallbladder BURSTS after taking super-strength supplements

EXCLUSIVE: Warning to trendy turmeric latte drinkers: Patient’s gallbladder BURSTS after taking super-strength supplements By Caitlin Tilley, Health Repor... read more

Is red wine good for your heart? Test your heart knowledge with this myth-busting quiz

Is red wine REALLY good for your heart? And do olives count towards your five-a-day? Test your heart knowledge with this myth-busting quiz Heart disease kills h... read more