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Are old dads selfish? Fathering child beyond age 55 quadruples risk child will be born with autism

The question of how old is too old to become a parent has arisen once again with the birth of 79-year-old Robert De Niro’s seventh child. Many people have kid... read more

How Prime can have TWICE as much caffeine as a cup of coffee

There has been a stark rise in Britons’ thirst for caffeinated drinks – at least 600 million litres are drunk every year, 200 million more than ten year... read more

I’m a dietitian – this is why you should never give kids Prime energy drink

It’s one of the most in-demand drinks among kids. But Prime Energy is one of the worst things children can consume, a dietitian has warned. The £1.99 dri... read more

Ricky Gervais reveals he spent the entire night vomiting, defecating ‘gravy bombs’ and sweating

Comedian Ricky Gervais suffered a bout of norovirus that left him experiencing ‘the worst eight hours of illness of my life’, he has revealed.  The... read more

I’m a doctor – this is the tell-tale sign on your TOES that shows you’ve got high cholesterol

I’m a doctor – this is the tell-tale sign on your TOES that shows you’ve got high cholesterol Dr Sami Firoozi has revealed how your toes can s... read more

Thousands of hospital doctors to be drafted into GP surgeries under new NHS plans

Thousands of hospital doctors without the highest level of training could be drafted into GP surgeries, it was revealed today.  The drastic proposal to let spe... read more

Shoppers praise this muscle mist for making a ‘significant difference’ to restless legs and sleep

‘Eases my aching muscles’: Shoppers praise this £8 muscle mist for making a ‘significant difference’ to joint pain, restless legs and s... read more

Eating five pieces of fruit and veg per day ‘as good for the heart as 4,000 steps’, study suggests

If you love to eat but hate exercise, you’re in luck. Eating just a few pieces of fruit and vegetables each day is the equivalent of taking thousands of s... read more

Pfizer’s RSV vaccine given to mums-to-be may raise the risk of premature birth, experts warn

Fears were raised today that a Pfizer vaccine given to mothers-to-be could raise the risk of babies being born prematurely. Experts have called for tougher scru... read more

Do YOU have a bromance? Scientists reveal how men express their feelings

Conventional wisdom says the friendships between adult men are a cold, inhospitable place devoid of nurturing or emotional support.  But researchers at the Uni... read more

How to get Penny Mordaunt’s sword bearing arms in seven steps (without having to go to the gym)

At Westminster Abbey on Saturday, there was one woman above all who left us gasping in awe. No, not the Queen or the Princess of Wales, but Penny Mordaunt. For ... read more

Snoring may raise the risk of you AND your partner suffering Alzheimer’s and strokes 

Snoring may raise the risk of you AND your partner suffering Alzheimer’s and strokes, study suggests By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com ... read more

Pancreatic cancer vaccine prevents HALF of patients’ tumors returning

A breakthrough pancreatic cancer vaccine prevented the disease from returning in half of patients who received it. The mRNA vaccines are developed by BioNTech, ... read more

Biological time machine already, for the rich: Everything you need to know about hyperbaric chambers

If you were told there was a way to de-age yourself, recover from an injury faster, and reverse the effects of Covid, you would be forgiven for being skeptical.... read more

Health officials guidance for hot weather contains top tips like turning off the heating

Check your heating is turned off and make sure your none of your lights run in the daytime. They are just two ways to avoid falling victim to the heat this summ... read more

Minnesota poised to become first US state to ban ‘forever chemicals’ by 2025

Minnesota is poised to become the first state in the US to ban the use of ‘forever chemicals’ in everyday household items. PFAS, or per- and poly-fl... read more

Michigan paper mill at epicenter of biggest fungal outbreak in US history reopens

The Michigan paper mill at the center of a deadly fungus outbreak believed to be the largest fungal outbreak in US history reopened this week. The Billerud faci... read more

I lost 8st after going to Turkey for weight loss surgery… but now I can’t stop eating 

A 22st woman who had underwent weight loss surgery in Turkey has told how she now can’t stop eating. Tisjana Woodward, 27, paid £3,500 for a gastric slee... read more

Opposites really DO attract: Couples with clashing personalities are no less likely to last

Opposites really DO attract: Couples with clashing personalities are no less likely to last, study finds Michigan State University looked at whether opposites r... read more

Ketamine saved our marriage: Couple using horse tranquilizer to boost relationship

When relationships hit a rocky patch, couples usually try fix things by taking a break, going on more date nights or even attending therapy. But lovers are incr... read more

UK’s first THREE-parent baby could help thousands of childless couples conceive through IVF

Britain’s first three-parent baby could provide new hope for women struggling to conceive. Many women who repeatedly fail to start a family through IVF ha... read more

My heart WILL go on: ‘Surreal’ moment transplant recipient, 38, is reunited with her OLD organ

As reunions go, it perhaps does not get much stranger than to come face to face with your own heart. Jennifer Sutton, 38, was able to be reunited with her once ... read more

Scientist at center of lab leak theory says he can’t rule it out

A scientist at the center of the Covid lab leak theory has admitted he cannot rule out the possibility the virus escaped a Chinese research facility. In an excl... read more

Robert De Niro had a baby at 79 but the world’s oldest confirmed father was NINETY-TWO

Robert De Niro announced this week that he has welcomed his seventh child at 79-years-old.  The Oscar award winner has not revealed the name of his child or th... read more