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Diet guru Tim Spector reveals the two Christmas dinner staples he’d ‘never touch’

By JOHN ELY DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 10:00 GMT, 24 December 2024 | Updated: 10:02 GMT, 24 December 2024 Pigs in blankets and [...]

Going out with friends can help you live longer, ageing expert claims – while loneliness can have the same impact as smoking

By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 00:30 GMT, 24 December 2024 | Updated: 00:35 GMT, 24 December 2024 Going out and socialising with friends [...]

The Impact of Specialized Furniture on Mental Health Spaces

Mental health spaces require thoughtful design and carefully selected furniture to create environments that promote healing, comfort, and emotional well-being. From therapy offices to inpatient [...]

An apple every OTHER day keeps the doctor away, scientists discover

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 00:36 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 00:58 GMT, 23 December 2024 An apple a day keeps the doctor away [...]

The symptoms of dementia families are being urged to look out for this Christmas

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 00:24 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 00:30 GMT, 23 December 2024 Families have been urged to look out for [...]

A relaxing way to beat the blues this winter… go to a SPA!

By ETHAN ENNALS Published: 01:47 GMT, 22 December 2024 | Updated: 01:50 GMT, 22 December 2024 It isn't hard to understand why one in five [...]

How overweight men could be affecting their unborn babies’ weight – and affect the DNA of their children

By MEIKE LEONARD Published: 00:33 GMT, 22 December 2024 | Updated: 00:37 GMT, 22 December 2024 Overweight men are more likely to father underweight babies, [...]

Scientists finally think they’ve worked out exactly why we have eyelashes… and how they function

By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 19:00 GMT, 20 December 2024 | Updated: 19:06 GMT, 20 December 2024 Scientist have finally discovered why we have [...]

Man suffering from stomach ache for months finds he has a peach-sized tumor in his intestine

A man who suffered from a severe stomach ache for months found out the cause of his pain was a 'giant tumor' growing in his abdomen.The [...]

Surgeon reveals the reason you can ‘hear’ your heartbeat when you lie with your ear on your pillow… and when it might be sign of something sinister

By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 15:15 GMT, 20 December 2024 | Updated: 15:18 GMT, 20 December 2024 Have you ever noticed a rhythmic thudding noise [...]

Seven in ten of the lowest paid NHS workers were forced to pay to park their car, figures reveal

By SHAUN WOOLLER HEALTH EDITOR Published: 00:44 GMT, 20 December 2024 | Updated: 00:45 GMT, 20 December 2024 The NHS raked in £70million in charges [...]

Brits heading into retirement receive major boost – as 70 has become the new 60, scientists say

By XANTHA LEATHAM, DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 23:11 GMT, 19 December 2024 | Updated: 23:11 GMT, 19 December 2024 It will come as a major [...]

5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is an essential part of healthcare that helps people recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall mobility. Whether you're dealing with [...]

More than one in three pharmacies may not survive this winter without urgent financial support, industry leaders warn

By SHAUN WOOLLER, HEALTH EDITOR Published: 01:26 GMT, 19 December 2024 | Updated: 02:02 GMT, 19 December 2024 More than one in three pharmacies may [...]

More than 1,000 women with advanced breast cancer set to get ‘more time with loved ones’ as daily pill to be free on NHS

By KATE PICKLES, HEALTH EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 00:08 GMT, 19 December 2024 | Updated: 00:38 GMT, 19 December 2024 More than a [...]

Inside the terrifying health condition that left Father of the Bride actress unable to speak

Kimberly Williams-Paisley revealed that a voice disease left her unable to speak for two years.The actress, 53, said Wednesday that she was diagnosed with muscle [...]

Urgent recall for joint supplement that can cause heart attacks and death

By SADIE WHITELOCKS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 17:13 GMT, 18 December 2024 | Updated: 17:17 GMT, 18 December 2024 An urgent recall has been issued for [...]

Expert warns of three foods you should NEVER keep in the fridge because they turn toxic

By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:10 GMT, 18 December 2024 | Updated: 11:17 GMT, 18 December 2024 Got leftovers? Experts say you shouldn't keep [...]

One glass of wine a day could HALVE your risk of a heart attack

By KATE PICKLES HEALTH EDITOR Published: 01:45 GMT, 18 December 2024 | Updated: 01:48 GMT, 18 December 2024 For wine lovers, it’s heartening news – [...]

Half of mothers are suffering mentally and physically after traumatic births, research finds: Pressure for change mounting on Wes Streeting

By HARRIET LINE DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 01:31 GMT, 18 December 2024 | Updated: 01:40 GMT, 18 December 2024 Wes Streeting is under fresh pressure [...]

Chocolate recall issued in nine states over undeclared allergens that could kill

Chocolate covered-fruits and nuts are being recalled in nine states over fears they could cause an allergic reaction.More than 19 products sold by Cal Yee Farm [...]

Doctor reveals terrifying reason why you should never hold gas in – the toxins could end up in your MOUTH

By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 12:14 GMT, 17 December 2024 | Updated: 12:43 GMT, 17 December 2024 If you're feeling gassy, it's far better [...]

Can’t sleep? Military method can make you nod off in 2 minutes and works for 90% of people, expert says

By EMMA NELSON FOR MAILONLINE Published: 10:40 GMT, 17 December 2024 | Updated: 11:06 GMT, 17 December 2024 If you're among the one in five [...]

Why the ‘cancer gap’ between men and women is closing

By KATE PICKLES HEALTH EDITOR Published: 00:06 GMT, 17 December 2024 | Updated: 00:51 GMT, 17 December 2024 Women are closing the gap on men [...]

Transforming Health: The Life-Changing Benefits of Functional Medicine

Functional medicine represents a shift from traditional disease-centered care to a patient-centered approach. Rather than simply treating symptoms, practitioners investigate the root causes of health [...]

Having a happy Christmas can help to slash the risk of dementia in later life, scientists say

By PAT HAGAN FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 21:58 GMT, 15 December 2024 | Updated: 23:16 GMT, 15 December 2024 Just in case the generous [...]

Hundreds of children born  degenerative muscle-wasting disease to be offered new NHS drug to combat deadly condition

By LUKE CHAFER Published: 02:27 GMT, 15 December 2024 | Updated: 02:28 GMT, 15 December 2024 Hundreds of children born with a degenerative muscle-wasting disease [...]

Thousands of NHS hospital beds could be freed up if Health Secretary delivers ‘rollout plan’ for osteoporosis screening, study shows

By LUKE CHAFER Published: 02:18 GMT, 15 December 2024 | Updated: 02:20 GMT, 15 December 2024 Thousands of hospital beds could be freed up if [...]

NHS warns against taking a popular supplement – it could cause agonising stomach pains for millions of Brits

A health supplement commonly taken to ward off colds could cause agonising side effects for millions of Brits, the health service has warned. Potassium, an essential [...]

Diet followed by millions could be driving hair loss, new study suggests

By LUKE CHAFER Published: 16:48 GMT, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 16:48 GMT, 13 December 2024 Following a diet plan loved by celebrities could increase the [...]

Veteran rockstar reveals learning disability that’s made making music ‘like climbing Everest’

By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 12:52 GMT, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 13:02 GMT, 13 December 2024 U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr has revealed [...]

Why skipping breakfast when you’re middle aged could actually be making you GAIN weight

By MEGAN HOWE Published: 01:20 GMT, 13 December 2024 | Updated: 01:41 GMT, 13 December 2024 Choosing to skip breakfast in your mid 50s rather [...]

Urgent recall for millions of popular granola bars that contain shards of metal and could cut people’s throats

By SADIE WHITELOCKS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 15:49 GMT, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 15:57 GMT, 11 December 2024 The maker of a popular granola bar [...]

You’re blowing your nose wrong! Top doctor reveals how traditional nose blowing can cause nosebleeds and ear infections

By REBECCA WHITTAKER FOR MAILONLINE Published: 15:10 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 15:32 GMT, 10 December 2024 If ever there's a season for nose-blowing, [...]

Benefits of physical exercise can still be felt by the brain the day after, scientists say

By KATE PICKES FOR DAILY MAIL Published: 01:12 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 03:18 GMT, 10 December 2024 Most of us know how strenuous [...]

Experts find tiredness could be a telltale sign of cancer in specific demographic – are YOU at risk?

Medics should suspect cancer in older men who complain of tiredness, a new study suggests. It comes after a study found men in their 80s complaining [...]