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Woman who went to Turkey for weight loss surgery now says she is worried about her health

A woman who flew to Turkey for cut-price weight-loss operation now fears for health after finding she ‘can’t stop losing weight’. Tracey Hutch... read more

First ever case of human being struck down by killer plant fungus

An Indian mushroom hunter has caught a fungal disease deadly to plants in a world-first case. The 61-year-old sought help after suffering from flu-like symptoms... read more

New weight loss shot melts fat WITHOUT nasty side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy, study suggests

A new weight loss medication could spur the same transformation that Ozempic and Wegovy have fueled for thousands of Americans — without off-putting side effe... read more

Losing weight cuts your risk of heart attacks and type 2 diabetes – even if you put it back on

Losing weight cuts your risk of heart attacks and type 2 diabetes – even if you put it back on, researchers say By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Dail... read more

Fruit-flavoured disposable vapes targeted to children set to be banned, as ministers launch review

Disposable vapes flavoured like sweets and fruits could be banned under plans to stamp out Britain’s child e-cig epidemic. Such a crackdown could target n... read more

Is the key to anti-aging in YOUR backyard? Common weed shows promise in early study

Is the key to anti-aging in YOUR backyard? Common weed shows promise in early study By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 00:20 ... read more

More than HALF of public is dissatisfied with ailing NHS for first time ever

Public satisfaction with the NHS has plummeted to its lowest ever level with more people dissatisfied than satisfied for the first time. Dissatisfaction has dou... read more

FDA to vote on whether to make birth control pills available over the counter in May

Federal regulators will convene this spring to decide whether to make a birth control pill available to women without a prescription. Opill, manufactured by Fre... read more

Florida woman, 20, develops ovarian tumor the size of an EXERCISE BALL

A 20-year-old Florida woman has had an ovarian cyst the size of an exercise ball removed from her abdomen. Allison Fisher, from Jacksonville, said the mass was... read more

Warning over processed meat as EU health chiefs say preservatives used are cancerous

Fresh health warning over processed meat and beer as EU officials say they can contain cancer-causing chemicals By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonlin... read more

Six warning signs of bowel cancer revealed

It’s one of the deadliest cancers, killing nearly 80,000 people in the UK and US per year. Yet, like with most tumours, not everyone knows the tell-tale s... read more

Death of the NHS Covid app: Software behind hated ‘pingdemic’ will be shut down next month

Death of the NHS Covid app: Software behind hated ‘pingdemic’ will be shut down next month in next step back to pre-pandemic life NHS Covid app, dow... read more

‘People are choosing between suicide, Switzerland or suffering’: Baroness Meacher makes plea to MPs

Terminally ill Brits are having to choose between ‘suicide, Switzerland or suffering’, MPs were told today.  In a powerful plea to the Health and S... read more

Sleeping fewer than 8 hours a night linked to beer belly risk

People who do not get enough sleep every night are more likely to suffer a pot belly, a new study suggests.  The excess fat that accumulates around the torso a... read more

Why 8,000 – not 10,000 – might be the magic number when it comes to daily steps

Why 8,000 — not 10,000 — might be the magic number when it comes to daily steps By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:38 BST, 28 ... read more

Number of Brits getting cosmetic surgery doubles in a year

Forget boob jobs or Brazilian Bum Lifts — they’re officially last year. Industry figures show that the brow lift is now Britain’s most sought-afte... read more

Brits say the F word is the best pain remedy for stubbing your toe

Swearing DOES help numb your pain, expert claims – as Brits say the F word is best remedy for stubbing toes A survey of 2,000 Brits found almost two third... read more

Vaping industry demands £10,000 fines for rogue retailers caught selling e-cigs to kids

Vaping manufacturers have demanded £10,000 fines for any retailers caught selling e-cigarettes to kids as part of an industry-proposed crackdown on the ever-gr... read more

Cannabis compound can reverse fentanyl overdoses, study finds

A chemical found in cannabis could be the most effective way to prevent an opioid overdose, scientists believe. Scientists at Indiana University have identified... read more

Ouch! Cost of going to the dentist will rise by 8.5% next month

Ouch! Cost of going to the dentist will rise by 8.5% next month as part of price hikes branded ‘utterly grotesque’ by the British Dental Association... read more

Unveiling the World of Professional Dermatology Services

The overall condition of the skin is an indicator of your overall health. The skin is the largest organ in the body that plays numerous biological roles in prot... read more

World’s leading cause of blindness could be treated with a new fish oil pill, study claims

World’s leading cause of blindness could be treated with a new fish oil pill, study claims Researchers developed a new kind of omega-3 fatty acid able to ... read more

How soup made with bacteria could boost your chances of beating cancer

As Richard Jones prepared for a stem cell transplant to treat his cancer two years ago, he was offered a new and unusual treatment. Tests showed that his gut wa... read more

New pill for cholesterol when statins don’t work

A new daily pill which dramatically lowered cholesterol in trials could soon be available to patients with particularly high levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol... read more