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Ex-NFL star’s leg turned to ‘Play-Doh’ after skin infection

Leg like Jell-O! Stomach-churning video shows how ex-NFL star’s shin turned to ‘Play-Doh’ after skin infection By Luke Andrews Health Reporter... read more

Marburg virus: Race against time for a vaccine for world’s next big threat

Global health chiefs are in a race against time to develop a vaccine for a virus that is a deadlier version of Ebola and appears to be spreading in Central Afr... read more

Virginia couple who met in hospital after receiving heart TRANSPLANTS on the same day get married 

In the case of Taylor Givens, 29, and Collin Kobelja, 34, it was all about being in the right place at the right time. For the two organ transplant patients, th... read more

Experts reveal the happiest songs in the world – with Good Vibrations and YMCA topping the list

The happiest songs in the world, according to science: Experts reveal the formula for the ultimate cheerful tunes – with Good Vibrations, Uptown Girl and ... read more

Trying to lose weight? Scientists discover simple trick that could make fruit more appealing

It can be extremely hard to avoid giving into temptation and tucking into chocolate, sweets and crisps, especially after a hard day’s work. But researcher... read more

Scientists reveal the countries where couples are most smitten – with Hungary topping the list 

If you forgot to get your partner a Valentine’s Day present yesterday, you might want to consider booking a surprise romantic getaway to Budapest. That... read more

19-year-old becomes youngest patient to be diagnosed with ALZHEIMER’S

A teenager from China has become the world’s youngest patient to be given a probable diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. The 19-year-old, believed to be from ... read more

World Health Organization ABANDONS next step of inquiry into origins of Covid

A key World Health Organization (WHO) investigation into the origins of Covid has been quietly wound down, insiders have claimed. Leading virologists tasked wi... read more

Craving caffeine but worried it will disrupt your sleep? Scientists uncover new trick

Decaf coffee might be the last thing on your mind if you’re dying for an afternoon caffeine hit. But experts now say you should reconsider. For drinking a... read more

Little Teddi becomes the first child to receive revolutionary gene therapy drug on the NHS

Little Teddi becomes the first child to receive revolutionary gene therapy drug on the NHS – the most expensive treatment ever prescribed by the health se... read more

Now Marburg virus spreads to Cameroon

An extremely deadly disease is feared to be spreading in Africa after Cameroon said it had detected two suspected cases of Marburg virus. A 16-year-old boy and ... read more

Half of NHS trusts missed key 2-week cancer diagnosis target last year

Half of NHS hospital trusts missed a crucial two-week cancer diagnosis target every month last year, new figures reveal. The health service says 93 per cent of ... read more

South Dakota passes ‘Help Not Harm’ bill blocking under-18s from having sex change surgery

South Dakota has become the latest state in the US to ban sex-change surgery for minors. The Republican-controlled state passed the ‘Help Not Harm’ ... read more

House Republicans use new congressional powers to investigate Dr Fauci, covid origins

Evidence for Wuhan lab-leak theory An article in the respected Science journal on May 14, 2021 kick-started the surge in interest for the lab-leak theory. Some ... read more

DailyMail.com health reporter tries AI girlfriend ‘Sophia’

The sci-fi film ‘Her’ shocked the world in 2013 with its all-too-realistic depiction of a man falling in love with a computer program voiced by Scar... read more

WHO convenes ‘urgent’ meeting over outbreak of one of world’s deadliest diseases 

The World Health Organization (WHO) convened an urgent meeting Tuesday amid an outbreak of one of the deadliest diseases known to man in Africa. The leading hea... read more

Now scientists claim you’re more likely to develop DIABETES if you’re unvaccinated against Covid

Now scientists claim you’re more likely to develop type 2 DIABETES if you’re unvaccinated against Covid By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymai... read more

What is weight loss drug Semaglutide? What are Ozempic’s side effects?

A weight-loss drug dubbed ‘Hollywood’s worst kept secret’ is set to hit shelves in the UK in just a matter of weeks. Semaglutide — marketed ... read more

Binge-drinking could be curbed with a $1 PILL taken an hour before going on night out

Binge drinking could be curbed with a $1 pill taken an hour before nights out — but it LITERALLY takes the fun out of alcohol A 50 mg dose before going out he... read more

Bird flu ‘may mutate to kill more than 50% of humans’

Bird flu could mutate to become even more harmful to humans due to the ongoing unprecedented outbreak, experts fear. Cases of the killer H5N1 strain, which are ... read more

Four doctors give their verdict on how often people should be having sex

With Valentine’s Day now upon us, experts have revealed how often people should have sex to optimize their health. DailyMail.com spoke to four medical pr... read more

Weight loss nutritionist Angela Borges shares the eight reasons why you’re not losing weight

A weight loss nutritionist who spent 18 years yo-yo dieting before she found sustainable weight loss has shared the eight reasons why the scales aren’t mo... read more

Hunt for real life Doc Martin: Cornish villagers write song in desperate bid to recruit new GP

A picturesque Cornish town has resorted to writing a song and shooting a music video in a bid to bring a GP to their local area. People in Lostwithiel, Cornwall... read more

Study finds risk of stroke can rise by 10 per cent by having extra daily bar of chocolate

Study finds risk of stroke can rise by 10 per cent by having an extra bar of chocolate everyday Researchers have highlighted the risks of ‘free sugar̵... read more