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‘Time has come’ for the UK to routinely vaccinate babies against chickenpox, scientists say

The ‘time has come’ for every baby in Britain to get a chickenpox vaccine, experts claimed today.  Ministers have for decades batted away calls to ... read more

Quiz reveals YOUR risk of being diagnosed with colon cancer

More young people than ever are getting colorectal cancer. Take this quiz to check your risk level By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 17... read more

I thought my colon cancer was a hemorrhoid… here’s how to tell the difference 

A New Yorker went to the doctor with what he thought were hemorrhoids only to be told he had late-stage cancer. Joshua Sanchez, now 38, from Harlem, first beca... read more

Why fibre really CAN reduce your appetite 

Why fibre really CAN reduce your appetite Less isoUDCA typically lowers appetites which could help people slim down     The study is the first to link fibre ... read more

Washington state stocks up on three-year supply of abortion pills ahead of Texas court ruling

Washington state stocks up on three-year supply of abortion pills ahead of court ruling that could ban meds across US By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter... read more

Six-year-old conjoined twins who are connected from the sternum start kindergarten with shared body 

Six-year-old conjoined twins who are connected from the sternum down have defied all odds and are now navigating kindergarten with their shared body – des... read more

Male plastic surgeries are on the rise but most get ops in secret

There has been a silent surge of male plastic surgeries over the past 20 years in what some experts have dubbed the ‘daddy do-over’ trend.  Figure... read more

Four must-know rules to safely remove a tick after warning that deadly virus is lurking in Britain

A deadly infection spread by ticks has been discovered in England for the first time ever, health officials warned today.  Three cases of tick-borne encephalit... read more

Warning as pet dog dies from bird flu in Canada after eating infected goose

A pet dog has died from bird flu, sparking concerns that the deadly virus is another step closer to causing carnage in humans. Officials in Canada, where the do... read more

Finger-prick test can diagnose ‘most common STI you’ve never heard of’ in just 5 minutes

A new finger prick test can diagnose one of the world’s most common STIs, that most will never have heard of, in just five minutes. Trichomoniasis, also k... read more

GPs working long hours are up to 5 times more likely to prescribe opioids and antibiotics 

GPs working long hours are up to 5 times more likely to prescribe opioids and antibiotics, study finds By Kate Pickles Health Editor Updated: 08:34 BST, 5 April... read more

Deadly virus from tick bites that causes flu-like symptoms found in three patients in the UK

Deadly virus from tick bites that causes flu-like symptoms found in three patients in the UK Three cases of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) have been confi... read more

Six early warning signs of skin cancer revealed as Hugh Jackman reveals he may have it again 

Hollywood star Hugh Jackman has disclosed his most recent skin cancer scare and is urging fans to stay vigilant.  The Wolverine star had biopsies of moles on ... read more

Randox Covid tests ‘averted thousands of virus hospitalisations and deaths’ 

Randox Covid tests ‘averted thousands of Covid hospitalisations and deaths’ A Randox-commissioned report found its PCR swabs averted 14,100 admissio... read more

I’m a pharmacist – these are my eight tips to help you beat hay fever

It’s nearer the time of year where sniffles and itchy eyes become a daily struggle for many. And the race to find ways of coping is on, as the Met Office ... read more

CDC reveals rare fungus in Wisconsin killed one person and hospitalized two

Rare fungus kills one and hospitalizes two in Wisconsin – as agency tells doctors in the Midwest and South to ‘be alert’ By Luke Andrews Healt... read more

Europe’s horniest countries revealed… and Britain comes FOURTH

Europe’s horniest countries revealed… and Britain comes FOURTH A survey of more than 22,000 people found Italy the horniest European country  And B... read more

NHS trust warned doctors on visas who chose to strike will be reported to BORDER FORCE

An NHS trust has sparked fury after warning that immigrant doctors who take to picket lines could be referred to Border Force.  An unnamed medic at Lewisham a... read more

Minnesota man dies from RABIES after waking up to a rabid BAT biting his hand

Minnesota man dies from RABIES after waking up in the middle of the night to a rabid BAT biting his hand Man, 84, caught the bat and quickly washed his hands wi... read more

Scientists say sticking this type of air freshener in your car could banish your aggression

Do YOU get road rage? Scientists say sticking certain type of air freshener in your car could banish your aggression The must-have air freshener for your car to... read more

20 MILLION Americans could lose their health insurance this week

20 MILLION Americans to lose their health insurance starting this WEEK as states begin unwinding pandemic protections for Medicaid Over 20 million people enroll... read more

Fury as Government HALVES £500m fund to drastically boost social care workforce

The Government has today been accused of giving social care the ‘bare minimum’ needed to stop it from collapsing, after it halved a cash injection f... read more

Vape-addicted teen claims habit caused his lungs to collapse 4 times

A teenager claims vaping caused his lungs to collapse four times and that doctors compared his insides to those of someone who had smoked three packs of cigaret... read more

Fresh warning to cheese lovers as ANOTHER artisan type gets pulled over listeria fears

Another batch of artisan cheese has been urgently recalled over fears it is contaminated with listeria. Food safety watchdogs have issued an urgent warning ove... read more