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Experts sound a troubling warning as the number of people being given stimulants rockets 

Prince Harry is the latest addition to the wave of celebrities who’ve been diagnosed with either ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention defic... read more

Why are my fingers and toes cold all the time? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR 

My fingers and toes are freezing all year round, even in summer. Despite layering up, I still feel cold — even when my colleagues are sweating. Why is this? J... read more

Why drinking that humble cup of tea might be one of the best things you do for your health today

For those of you reading this while drinking a cup of tea I have good news — it might be one of the best things you do for your health today. And I’m not di... read more

Cookery lessons at school is a good starting point against obesity, writes PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY 

As an emergency medicine doctor, I spend most of my time acting as a sticking plaster for society’s problems. Smoking, alcohol, drugs, loneliness, lack of exe... read more

How taking a $200 23andMe test was the best thing I’ve ever done

‘Destiny tests’ that promise to tell people if and when they will develop chronic diseases are part of a booming market in the US — but questions ... read more

Experts reveal whether the metal works for this and a host of other ailments 

Throughout history, copper has been used for its perceived medical properties. This continues today, with everything from copper socks that claim to heal broken... read more

How cartilage from youngsters is now being used to ease the pain of people with arthritis

Human tissue normally bound for the rubbish bin is being used to ease the pain of knee arthritis. Researchers are taking cartilage — the tough, flexible subst... read more

300 drug makers including Pfizer say move to freeze access to abortion pills ‘disregards science’

Pharmaceutical industry leaders slammed a Texas judge’s decision on Friday to suspend access to the abortion-inducing drug mifepristone.  Over 300 biotec... read more

Gay teenagers are more than twice as likely to suffer from insomnia, study suggests

Gay teenagers are more than twice as likely to suffer from insomnia, study suggests By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 17:32 BST, 10 Apr... read more

Can I still legally buy abortion pills? Your questions answered after Texas judge ruling

A Texas judge’s decision last week to freeze access to one of two abortion pills has thrust millions of women into a world of uncertainty. U.S. District Judg... read more

Men really DO lie about the size of their penis – exaggerating length by 21%, study shows

It has been known forever, but now science has confirmed it. Men lie about the size of their penis and their height, according to a new study. Researchers in De... read more

Avoid doing anything ‘risky’ this week, senior NHS official urges ahead of strike

Brits were today begged not to do anything ‘risky’ this week because of a four-day strike that could ‘utterly overwhelm’ hospitals. Up t... read more

Blastomyces fungus outbreak hits Michigan paper factory

Nearly 100 people have been infected and a dozen hospitalized by a rare fungus linked to a paper factory in Michigan.  The fungus Blastomyces is feared to have... read more

Pet RABBIT joins police station in California as its ‘wellness officer’ 

Definition of soft on crime! California police station recruits a pet RABBIT as its ‘wellness officer’ — so cops can pet it when they feel stressed By Cai... read more

Beware of the Botox! Complaints over non-surgical cosmetic procedures hit record high

Complaints over non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox have hit a record high, campaigners say. Save Face, a national register of practitioners and clin... read more

Mum, 32, is diagnosed with rare cancer after swapping GP surgery

A mother who made 200 calls to her GP for an appointment has told of her shock cancer diagnosis — which she only received by swapping surgery. Jolene Segrave ... read more

Ban phones for all UNDER-16s, campaigners demand

Phones for under-16s should be banned with ‘tobacco-style’ health warnings stuck on the packaging, campaigners say.  Parent group UsforThem feels s... read more

Is this the most dangerous sex position? Perils of reverse cowgirl laid bare by eye-watering case

A man fractured his penis after it buckled against his partner while having sex in a notoriously risky position. The 37-year-old, from Indonesia, showed up to h... read more

Are YOU cleaning your water bottle properly?

It’s an essential accessory for staying hydrated.  But there could be black mould lurking inside your reusable water bottle, if you’re not cleaning... read more

Now GPs suspend routine appointments for patients to deal with four-day NHS strike

GP surgeries are suspending routine appointments for patients as the public is being urged to ‘think twice before you go’ to A&E this week amid... read more

Lengthy ambulance delays are forcing a THIRD of A&E patients to make their own way to hospital

Lengthy ambulance delays are forcing a THIRD of A&E patients to make their own way to hospital, with study finding some had even taken public transport inst... read more

Junior doctors urged to pick up lucrative locum shifts by union

Junior doctors urged to pick up lucrative locum shifts by union to make back their lost salary as NHS tries to recover from chaos caused by 96-hour strike Locum... read more

These are the nine foods dietitians say are hampering your weight loss goals

By now, anyone embarking on a weight loss journey knows the basics — avoid junk food, sugary sodas and candies. But if it feels like you can never shift those... read more

Fury as Transport for London is caught advertising cut-price cosmetic surgery in Turkey

Sadiq Khan has today come under fire for allowing Tube ads for cosmetic surgery in Turkey. Ekol International Hospitals showcased its cut-price boob jobs, with ... read more