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The little blue kill: Man, 41, dies of stroke after taking Viagra on heavy night of drinking

A night of passion turned to disaster for an Indian man who suffered a fatal stroke after drinking while on impotence pills. The 41-year-old man, from India, co... read more

Stresses of life more likely to affect sex lives of middle-aged women than menopause, study says

Stresses of modern life are more likely to affect sex lives of middle-aged women than menopause, study says Few women linked menopause to the frequency or quali... read more

Disability water bottle makers people slam UK shop selling it for £136 as ‘outrageous pricing’

US creators of water bottle for disabled people slam British retailer selling it for £136 as ‘outrageous pricing’ after MoS investigation Giraffe B... read more

New cholesterol-lowering pill cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke

Lifeline for patients who suffer from the side effects of taking statins as new cholesterol-lowering pill cuts the risk of heart attack and stroke Drug bempedoi... read more

Regular exercise improves memory in old age even if taken up in 50s and 60s, research shows

Regular exercise improves memory in old age even if taken up in 50s and 60s, research shows – as trials into whether keeping fit can delay dementia UCL st... read more

Multiple sclerosis patients denied vital drug due to shortage of brain specialists, NHS data shows

Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are missing out on vital drugs that can put the disease on pause, because there is a nationwide shortage of specialists ab... read more

Investigation launched into hair loss pill as men report huge rise in side effects

Health watchdogs are investigating a popular hair loss drug after a three-fold rise since 2020 in men reporting serious side effects including depression, insom... read more

Blood test can catch 70 cancers before they start – but experts worried over unnecessary treatment

Sitting at my kitchen table on a Friday morning, my arm propped up on a cushion, I’m having blood taken. It’s all over in a few minutes – as quick... read more

Doctors hail NHS approved pill that slashes risk of heart attacks for those who can’t take statins

A new cholesterol-lowering pill that drives down the risk of heart attacks and strokes is set to transform the treatment of patients who can’t take statin... read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: My breast has not got lumps but it’s itchy, should I be concerned about cancer?

Recently I’ve been suffering an irritating itch in the centre of my left breast. I’ve checked for lumps but can’t find anything unusual apart ... read more

I’m a cardiologist, here’s five unexpected signs of heart disease

Heart disease is often thought of as a disease of the elderly and middle-aged, as well as those who are obese. But while the average person is diagnosed in thei... read more

Are YOU eating the right colours? Nutritionist explains the benefits

Did you know that if you make one change to your diet, you could reduce the risk of suffering from a range of chronic diseases? It’s simply to swap out yo... read more

What do experts on the Government’s SAGE panel hink the next pandemic will be?

What will be the next pandemic, and what, if anything, can be done to stop it? This is the question MailOnline put to experts who sat on the Scientific Advisory... read more

Why diabetics should lay off weed: One woman’s healthcare saga

Doctors are warning about the risk of cannabis to diabetics after a woman was struck down with a debilitating two-year illness.  The 23-year-old, who had type ... read more

Interactive map logs the biosecurity blunders of the last 100 years

Covid leaking from a laboratory in China and then going on to devastate the world has moved from a fringe theory to the US’s official narrative of the pan... read more

Why cabbage juice is a miracle cure: Beware the TikTok ‘doctors’ and their bonkers health tips

It started with the cha cha cha.  Blitzing the floor every morning helps rejuvenate the digestive system, spleen and stomach, Jimmy Yen suggests.   According... read more

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: How spending LESS time in bed could beat insomnia 

We all know how important good quality sleep is, and how awful we feel after a run of bad nights. Poor sleep affects almost every organ in your body, from your ... read more

Walgreens won’t sell abortion pills in 20 Republican-led states – even where it is still legal 

The nation’s second-largest retail pharmacy will not sell the abortion-inducing medication mifepristone even in states where abortion is still legal. The majo... read more

Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression, and erectile dysfunction

Participating in ‘NoFap’ techniques may lead to devastating mental health issues, a study suggests. Born out of groups on Reddit, the ‘NoFap&#... read more

Brooke Burke’s biohacking routine explained

When you think of hacking, you probably think of computers, bank accounts or social media profiles. But an increasing number of celebrities and tech moguls are ... read more

Fears over measles super-spreader event at Kentucky religious event

Officials have issued a health warning over a potential measles super-spreader event at a religious ceremony in Kentucky. Around 20,000 people may have been exp... read more

Fresh texts reveal Matt Hancock discussed how Covid could ‘propel’ his career on day virus hit UK

Matt Hancock was today pictured out and about for the first time since the leak of his private WhatsApps, which have given Brits an extraordinary glimpse of beh... read more

NHS ambulance strikes are OFF  

NHS ambulance strikes are called OFF as unions agree to discuss pay with Health Secretary Steve Barclay after winter of walk-outs By Stephen Matthews Health Edi... read more

How Helen Whately and Matt Hancock joked about celebrating Piers Morgan’s GMB departure

No10’s social care minister joked about celebrating Piers Morgan’s departure from Good Morning Britain following a disastrous interview with the hos... read more