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These are the 10 shopping items most likely to make you sick

The ten foods in your shopping cart that are most likely to make you sick have been revealed. Researchers at Consumer Reports ranked regularly purchased foods b... read more

Sepsis symptoms in children: Five warning signs all parents should know

Knowing the symptoms of sepsis could save your child’s life.  Each year, 2,000 children in the UK and 75,000 in the US develop sepsis.  When caught earl... read more

Nando’s-style Covid alert levels are binned just as cases are starting to rise again

Nando’s-style Covid alert levels have been binned — just as cases have once again started to rise. It marks the Government’s  latest step back to... read more

Almost two-thirds of pregnancies now occur OUTSIDE of marriage

Almost two thirds of all pregnancies in England and Wales happen outside of marriage, according to data released today.  The latest Office for National Statist... read more

I’m a podiatrist – here’s what your feet say about your health

You might not think it — but your feet can tell you a surprising amount about your health. From pesky cracked heels and calluses to more serious problems, suc... read more

Warning over string of fatal overdoses from online pharmacies selling dangerous drugs

Dangerous drugs are still being ‘freely marketed’ online despite a series of deaths over the past decade, experts have warned. Medication bought thr... read more

Hope for thousands with haemophilia in form of new injection

Hope for thousands with haemophilia as new injection can drastically slash risk of dangerous bleeds By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 10... read more

Boots starts offering free 15-minute ‘health MOTs’ for over-40s in bid to reduce pressure on the NHS

Over-40s in England can now book a free ‘health MOT’ at Boots.  The 15-minute check-up, being offered in 1,000 stores, will check blood pressure. A... read more

Top Foods to Eat When Pregnant in The First Trimester

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and joy for many women, but it is also a time when the body undergoes significant changes. One of the most important things a ... read more

Phone, tablet and computer screens should be BANNED for children under six, psychologist warns

Phone, tablet and computer screens should be BANNED for children under six, psychologist warns, as they make kids ‘more irritable’ and ‘worsen... read more

UK firm is accused of passing off huge quantities of potentially unsafe foreign meat as British

UK firm is accused of passing off huge quantities of potentially unsafe foreign meat as British: Employees claim rotten ham, pork and other cuts were sent to su... read more

Going for a run can counter health risks of bad sleep, scientists say

Going for a run can counter health risks of bad sleep, scientists say By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 00:10 BST, 30 March 2023 If you&... read more

How a slice of bread can be as salty as a pack of CRISPS

The nation’s daily bread could be putting health at risk with just one slice of many popular brands containing as much salt as a pack of ready salted cris... read more

The best diets for lowering heart disease and strokes RANKED in major analysis 

The best diets for lowering heart disease and strokes RANKED in major analysis By Mansur Shaheen Deputy Health Editor For Dailymail.Com Updated: 23:50 BST, 29 M... read more

Is the cure for migraine misery simply some melatonin tablets

Sleep is the main driver of migraine misery for millions, scientists suggest. Around 35million Americans and 6million Britons suffer from migraines, yet doctors... read more

I was diagnosed with MS at 24 – here’s the warning signs

A New Jersey woman says her early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) were initially written off by doctors — and is hoping her story can help others catch the d... read more

Puppy power! Having a pet dog slashes the risk of food allergies in children, study suggests 

In case you need another reason to have a furry friend at home, scientists suggest that a family pet can stop childhood food allergies. Japanese researchers fou... read more

‘Dangerous’ new TikTok trend sees people apply chapstick to their EYELIDS to ‘get high’

‘Dangerous’ new TikTok trend sees people smear lip balm to their EYELIDS to ‘get high’ By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.... read more

Humans alive now could reach 140, scientists predict – as we’re nowhere near ‘maximum’ lifespan

Humans alive today could reach 140, claim scientists. Many experts have long suspected that the human lifespan had hit its limit, with no one likely to surpass ... read more

Man dubbed ‘The Testicle King’ reveals he lives on diet of uncooked animal GENITALS and raw meat

A 31-year-old man from Philadelphia has been crowned the ‘testicle king’ for his unusual habit of eating raw animal genitals. Pauly Long, who lives ... read more

Three die from mystery nosebleed-causing disease in Burundi

Three die from mystery nosebleed-causing disease in Burundi The disease has swept through the landlocked nation killing 3 people in 3 days Health chiefs have re... read more

Bird flu could kill one in TWENTY humans who get infected, reveal worst-case scenario models

Bird flu could kill one up to one in 20 people it infects, according to Government worst-case scenarios. Only one Brit has caught the deadly virus since the big... read more

FDA gives the ok for opioid overdose reversal drug to be sold over the counter

FDA approves nasal spray that treats fentanyl AND opioid overdoses as they’re happening for over-the-counter use – meaning it can be sold in vending... read more

World Health Organization says healthy kids and teens don’t need Covid vaccinations

World Health Organization says healthy children and teens probably don’t need a Covid vaccine By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated... read more