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I went into hospital with what I thought was a stomach bug… then doctors told me I was pregnant and in LABOR

33-year-old mother of two complained of severe abdominal pain at the hospital  She was likely experiencing contractions because she quickly gave birth to a gir... read more

Trendy hot yoga – loved by likes of Meghan Markle and Drew Barrymore – can alleviate symptoms of depression, claims study

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 10:59 BST, 23 October 2023 | Updated: 11:04 BST, 23 October 2023 Just one hot yoga session... read more

Ignore Al Pacino – experts tell career-focused men to try for a family by 35

 Experts say ignoring the biological clock is a problem for men as well as women  Men are more likely to put off fatherhood because of their career and financ... read more

Hospital trust implements ‘precautionary measures’, asking visitors to wear face masks again, amid spike in flu and covid cases

Local and national cases of Covid had increased ‘significantly’ in last few weeks  Health bosses in Sheffield recommending face masks again and han... read more

Pioneering therapy cuts risk of cervical cancer by up to 35%

Cancer Research UK said the five-year survival rate for cervical cancer is 70% By Xantha Leatham Published: 23:29 BST, 22 October 2023 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 22... read more

Excess of calcium build-up could be the cause of chemo brain fog for millions of cancer patients, study finds

Some 75,000 cancer patients report memory problems during treatment Researcher believe it could be due to an excess of calcium floating in the brain  By Jonath... read more

Doctors discover therapy for lethal kidney disease in children caused by food poisoning

Eculizumab could protect children from kidney failure caused by food poisoning  By Jonathan Neal Published: 23:22 BST, 21 October 2023 | Updated: 23:23 BST, 21... read more

Tips for Improving Safety and the Patient Experience in Hospitals

Hospitals are complex institutions, where safety and patient experience are of the utmost importance. Effective procedures, a patient-centric approach, and cont... read more

About time! Doctors in talks with the Department of Health to put an end to NHS strikes

In July, Health Secretary Steve Barclay said they would get a rise of 6 per cent  By Shaun Wooler Health Editor Published: 01:45 BST, 21 October 2023 | Updated... read more

Spending time with other half has great health benefits – even if you argue

People who spend time with partners have lower levels of C-reactive protein  Simply being in same room as a loved one whether awake or sleeping counted  By Xa... read more

I’m a nutritionist – this home gut health test using BAKING SODA shows how good your digestion is

A nutritionist has shared how a simple test can help measure stomach acid levels, a key indicator of gut health. Meg McDonald, a holistic nutritionist, posted a... read more

Record 65% of NHS maternity units are failing meet safety standards, report suggests

Report says majority of NHS maternity are ‘inadequate’ or ‘require improvement’  Care Quality Commission says 65% fail safety standards... read more

Experimental therapy fights untreatable brain cancer with genetically modified HERPES virus

Researchers in Massachusetts are testing the therapy called CAN-3110 The treatment is injected into the tumor to provoke an immune response READ MORE: FDA appro... read more

Just TWO bacon sandwiches a week ‘raises your risk of type 2 diabetes’ as scientists claim you should limit red meat to just one 70g serving a week

US researchers examined eating habits and diabetes rates for 200,000 people Results show eating two servings of red meat a week raises type 2 diabetes risk  By... read more

TikTok trend that sees influencers give themselves dimples could cause permanent nerve damage and facial scarring

Cherry-shaped device pinches inner and outer cheek together, creating indent Results are temporary and doctors warn the process could result in scarring READ MO... read more

If you suffer from shoulder pain and stiffness after a long day at the office, try my simple 30-second osteopath-approved exercise

By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:37 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 08:39 BST, 18 October 2023 An osteopath has shared a simple exerci... read more

Menopausal women are spending more on ALCOHOL than groceries to help them beat hot flushes

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 00:01 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 00:37 BST, 18 October 2023 Menopausal women are spen... read more

Woman, 80, has lived her whole life without realizing she has a 3cm-long needle in her BRAIN – and the reason it’s there is horrifying

The Russian woman survived attempted infanticide by her parents during WWII  Doctors found needle at the top of her brain by happenstance during a CT scan READ... read more

How having your tonsils removed could raise your risk of ARTHRITIS in old age

By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 23:30 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 00:24 BST, 17 October 2023 Having tonsils removed in childhood is linked to a gre... read more

Is this caffeine 2.0? Scientists discover drug that battles daytime sleepiness better than an espresso

Researchers from Canada found that three anti-fatigue drugs may be effective Solriamfetol, brand name SUNOSI, was found to make the biggest difference READ MOR... read more

‘I had no idea guys got breast cancer’ – then I was diagnosed with stage four tumors

A Florida man was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer after having ‘no idea’ that men could develop the disease. Zac Yarbrough, 43, was swimmin... read more

American Pharmacists Association’s new trans-friendly guide urges staff to use ‘chest’ instead of ‘breasts’ and ‘cycle’ rather than ‘period’

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:58 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 17:02 BST, 16 October 2023 Pharmacists should refer to ‘... read more

Patient in her 50s who was declared ‘dead’ by paramedics then ‘woke up’ in hospital passes away

Patient in her 50s who was declared ‘dead’ by paramedics then ‘woke up’ in hospital passes away The North East Ambulance Service has iss... read more

Patient who was declared ‘dead’ by paramedics ‘wakes up’ in hospital hours later: Ambulance service apologises for causing ‘distress’ to the family as it launches probe

Patient who was declared ‘dead’ by paramedics ‘wakes up’ in hospital hours later: Ambulance service apologises for causing ‘distre... read more