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Met Office issues first ‘high’ pollen warnings of year – so is YOUR area in the firing line? 

Brace yourselves hay fever sufferers, the season of sniffles, sore eyes, and runny noses is truly upon us.  The Meteorological Office has today issued its firs... read more

Having a free NHS makes Brits too ‘lazy’ to look after themselves, top pharmacy boss claims

Having a free NHS makes Brits too ‘lazy’ to look after themselves, top pharmacy boss claims By Shaun Wooller Health Editor For The Daily Mail Update... read more

The 19 US states where you can still marry your cousin – despite inbreeding risks

A harrowing new documentary has shone a light on a taboo subject that continues to go on in America — inbreeding.  New York-based photographer Mark Laita int... read more

Staggering one in six people across the world are infertile, landmark WHO report claims

One in six adults are affected by infertility, according to a landmark World Health Organization (WHO) report. Issuing its first global estimate on the issue in... read more

Are we proof that a new drug to stop diseases like arthritis and type 1 diabetes really DOES work? 

The tell-tale sign that 11-year-old Mahn Singh had type 1 diabetes was all too obvious for his father Harj. ‘I suspected he had it because he was suddenly... read more

Have trouble focusing when anxious or depressed? These spotty glasses could help you concentrate 

Special spectacles may help people with ADHD and depression focus their attention better. The lenses are studded with tiny, semi-transparent dots, designed to s... read more

Could wearing a testosterone patch reignite women’s sex drive when the menopause strikes?  

Trials are about to begin in the UK on a testosterone patch to boost the sex drive of menopausal women. Here, Rachel Ellis assesses just how important this patc... read more

Why taking PROBIOTICS could ease your hay fever symptoms

For millions of Britons, this time of year heralds the start of the hay fever season, meaning months of misery as their lives are blighted by constant sneezing,... read more

DR MARTIN SCURR: Could anything relieve the burning pain in my mouth after getting Covid? 

For several months I have had a burning sensation on my tongue and lower gums. It seems to get worse as the day goes on. The doctor called it burning mouth synd... read more

Why men should NEVER ignore a weak bladder

As a fit and active man in his early 60s, Raymond Starr had hoped to be enjoying his golden years to the full. Instead, he was left in fear of leaving the house... read more

I blacked out while driving down the M4 at age 27 due to my brain disorder

Simona Stankovska was 27 when she lost consciousness at the wheel of her car while driving on a motorway. The terrifying event on the M4 came after more than a ... read more

Scientists who study centenarians say key to living beyond 100 is lots of exposure to infections

It might sound counterintuitive, but scientists say one key to living beyond 100 is plenty of experience fighting off infections. Researchers who studied the D... read more

FDA finds filthy equipment and dozens of infection control issues at Indian eye drops factory

Federal inspectors have found dirty equipment and clothing, missing safeguards and procedures and dozens of other issues at an eye drops manufacturer in India. ... read more

Dermatologist says TikTok beauty trend of smearing PICKLES on your face isn’t totally crazy

The latest TikTok beauty hack to go viral involves smearing pickles on your face — and doctors say there might be something to it. Videos showing users appl... read more

Vote on whether overbearing parents are to blame for explosion in child mental health problems

Overbearing parents are driving an explosion in mental health problems among children, a study suggests. A Florida research team found parents’ good inten... read more

HRT could help ward off dementia – but only if women take it when their menopause begins

HRT could help ward off dementia – but only if women take it when their menopause begins By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 16:24 BST, ... read more

Children who have later bedtimes at weekends end up being fatter

Kids who stay up later on weekends are more likely to be fat as scientists blame ‘social jetlag’ The study of children in Finland found a later bedt... read more

My little girl was diagnosed with eye cancer – the warning sign was worryingly subtle

A mother has revealed the worryingly subtle sign her then-14-month-old daughter had eye cancer.  Isla Palul’s mothers, Rebecca and Charlotte Palul, notic... read more

How to tell if you’re predisposed to Alzheimer’s: Everything you need to know

While working on a Disney+ docuseries uncovering the secrets of longevity, Chris Hemsworth underwent a series of genetic tests to see what, if anything, the fu... read more

Had a bad night’s sleep? Expert shares four tips to help you focus at work the next day

Many know the pain of trying to have productive work day after a bad night’s sleep.  But there may be methods to help you procrastinate less and focus mo... read more

Six warning signs of Parkinson’s revealed after Neil Diamond opens up about living with the disease

It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and there is currently no cure. However, knowing the symptoms of Parkinson’s can lead to ear... read more

Girl, 3, is bitten by iguana who ran off with her cake

Aged just four, Lena Mars has already learnt a key life lesson. Never get between an iguana and its cake. The Mars family, from San Jose in California, were ho... read more

I’ve got two vaginas – I use one for porn and the other for my husband

A porn star born with two vaginas has told how she uses ‘one for work and another for play’. Evelyn Miller, from Australia’s Gold Coast, was ... read more

Vapes are NOT being targeted at kids, advertising watchdog sensationally claims

Britain’s advertising watchdog has sensationally claimed there is no evidence that vaping firms are preying on kids.  In a shock new documentary exposing... read more