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US is facing a ‘historical’ shortage of life-saving cancer drugs

Shortages of cancer drugs are rendering patients defenseless against the disease, doctors in hospitals across the US have warned. The circumstances are dire for... read more

FDA chief blames America’s abysmal life expectancy on ‘misinformation’ online

Dr Robert Califf has blamed misinformation online for America’s falling life expectancy People spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories online are... read more

Deadly fungus C auris may be spreading in the community

Health authorities believe a deadly fungus is now spreading outside of hospitals for the first time. Candida auris is a microscopic yeast strain that has become... read more

Warning that Brits may need another vaccine for new tick-borne virus

Brits may need yet another vaccine as a new and dangerous tick-borne virus could spread as the country gets warmer, an expert has warned.  Three cases of tick-... read more

Hugely contentious study that claimed Covid jabs have killed 280,000 people in the US gets pulled

The publisher of some of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals has today sensationally retracted a study that wrongly claimed Covid vaccines ha... read more

TikTok claims this fruit cures constipation and stomach problems – so is it really a superfood?

A TikTok trend making waves on the social media site says that eating yellow dragon fruit could cure constipation.  Users claim the spiky hard-shelled fruit &#... read more

Losing weight later in life may RAISE risk of an early death, study warns 

It might sound counterintuitive — but losing weight in old age may raise the risk of an early death, a study suggests. Being overweight is linked to a host of... read more

The five foods you should avoid if you have hay fever

Pollen counts have skyrocketed this month meaning hay fever suffers will be battling runny noses and watery eyes.  But could altering your diet and avoiding ce... read more

What is Parkinson’s disease and what are the symptoms?

Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The 54-year-old mother-of-two who serves Virginia&#... read more

Miracle new hangover cure could be a PROBIOTIC

Taking a probiotic pill before a night out could prevent a hangover and stave off alcohol’s lasting ill effects, academics say. Tests on mice suggested a ... read more

Model, 32, reveals she’s now BLIND after doctors missed her vision-robbing condition

A 32-year-old model has told of how she was left legally blind after doctors missed her vision-robbing condition. Hazal Baybasin claims she was made to feel lik... read more

I’m about to celebrate my 102nd birthday – these are my secrets to having a long and happy life

A grandmother about to celebrate her 102nd birthday has revealed her secrets to enjoying a long and happy life.   Dinkie Flowers, of Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sus... read more

Is there a junior doctor’s strike today? Why are NHS workers walking out?

Up to half of doctors in England took to picket lines today in what has been labelled the ‘most disruptive’ strike action in NHS’s 75-year his... read more

Push to give smokers e-cigarette ‘starter kits’ might backfire, claims doctor 

A GP has warned that the Government’s new stop-smoking vape scheme could see smokers trade one addiction for another and suffer health problems down the l... read more

New Boots skin cream could offer hope to burn victims and help heal scars on people’s faces

A skincare breakthrough has produced a face cream which could provide hope for healing burns and scars. Anti-ageing skin creams aim to repair damage from decade... read more

New hope for breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment within 20 years after scientists uncover 92 genes

New hope for breakthrough Alzheimer’s treatment within 20 years after scientists uncover 92 genes that increase the risk of getting the disease The Cardif... read more

Three-quarters of women took avoidable health risks before getting pregnant, study says

Three-quarters of women took avoidable health risks before getting pregnant, with more than half conceiving while overweight or obese, study says Almost 73% of ... read more

Calls to ban menthol vapes grow as study finds mint flavors are far more toxic to the lungs

Calls to ban menthol vapes grow as study finds mint flavors are far more toxic to the lungs By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 01:00 BST... read more

Government to offer a million vape ‘starter kits’ in bid to make Britain smoke-free

Government to offer a million vape ‘starter kits’ in bid to make Britain smoke-free despite health warnings over the dangers of e-cigarettes Despite... read more

Infectious woman wanted by police for refusing tuberculosis treatment seen going to casino

An infectious woman wanted by the police for refusing to isolate or get treated for tuberculosis (TB) has been caught flouting the rules — by getting on a pub... read more

Do YOU have any of these pre-made salads in your fridge? Throw them in the trash NOW

Two major salad kit makers have pulled some of their products from store shelves out of concern that they may be contaminated with Listeria. Fresh Express annou... read more

Iceland boss Richard Walker is raising awareness about how devastating dementia is

The first inkling Iceland boss Richard Walker had that all was not well with his beloved mother Ranny was during a visit to Poland. Richard, then aged 27 and a ... read more

Experiment reveals why you should NEVER use a hand dryer

Hand dryers are harboring a dirty little secret – the machines suck up bacteria from the air and spray them on freshly washed hands. The invisible microbe... read more

Biden to dump another $5BILLION of taxpayer cash into developing NEW COVID vaccines

Biden to dump another $5BILLION of taxpayer cash into developing NEW COVID vaccines and drugs — as part of White House’s new ‘Project Next GenR... read more