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Dentist warns of opioid addictions after son’s overdose

Dr Omar Abubaker was shocked when his 20-year-old son Adam came to him and admitted he had a drug problem in November 2013. He had no idea that the painkillers ... read more

Strictly’s Karen Clifton: 10 exercises you can do at home

Strictly Come Dancing fans have watched in awe as Karen Clifton flaunts her lean, dance-honed legs in figure-hugging outfits each week.  Now the show-stopping... read more

Sperm age calculator shows if a man can conceive

A new ‘sperm age calculator’ shows how a father’s lifestyle and ageing can impact their ability to conceive children. Researchers have long kn... read more

Opioid deaths down in Colorado after marijuana legalized

Opioid overdose deaths in Colorado fell by more than six percent after stores started legally selling recreational marijuana, a new study shows.   Prior to th... read more

Are you getting enough iodine? Expert reveals warning sign

Are you getting enough iodine? From sudden weight gain to constant fatigue and even a puffy face, a registered nutritionist reveals the warning signs as he bla... read more

5 reasons why crying is good for your health

People who cry might have a reputation of appearing weak or too emotional.   This causes some to choke down their emotions instead to appear stronger and in co... read more

Intermittent fasting can cause weight loss in just weeks 

Fasting triggers a protein that causes immune cells to make fat cells burn lipids The approach can prevent obesity with dieters eating normally on non-fast days... read more

Textured breast implants might be causing breast cancer

Textured breast implants might be more dangerous than smooth ones, a new report has found. Previous research has linked breast implants to cancer, but the new s... read more

New drug could be a ‘functional cure’ for HIV, study says

A newly-developed HIV therapy stops the virus’s replication and may provide what the researchers call a ‘functional cure’ to the devastating disease. Scie... read more

Firefighters cut cancer risk by showering after a blaze

Firefighters have more than five times as many cancer causing chemicals in their bodies after tackling a blaze, warns new research. The toxic chemicals more tha... read more

Things that make your pubic hair go grey prematurely

Davina McCall revealed she’s going grey ‘down there’ It’s arguably something we shouldn’t be embarrassed about, but most of us fea... read more

When you die you know you’re dead as the mind still works

Some report having seen light at the end of a tunnel, while others claim to have floated above their body, watching as medics save their lives. But the reality ... read more

Break carb cravings with eight tips from nutritionists

Kicking the urge to buy breads and pastas at the grocery store is difficult especially if your body is craving the food. But these processed carbohydrates hinde... read more

Alcohol helps to improve foreign language skills

Dutch courage – the confidence gained from drinking alcohol – could help with more than just flirting with someone at the bar.  A new study has fou... read more

Jason Manford on his weight loss wake-up call

He lost more than a stone in weight after dramatically overhauling his diet and embracing a healthy, active lifestyle. And Jason Manford admits the wake-up call... read more

The pill should be taken every day without breaks

The contraceptive pill should be taken every day without breaks, according to a leading professor. Guidelines that recommend taking oral contraceptives for 21 c... read more

Just a hug is enough to soothe the pain of loneliness

A simple hug from a stranger is enough to sooth the pain of loneliness, a new study has shown for the first time. University College London researchers warn cud... read more

Butchers and farm shops under spotlight over dirty chicken

Butchers and farm shops are under the spotlight amid allegations they are selling dirty chicken.  At the same time, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is scaling ... read more

Intelligent people have a higher risk of mental illness

Intelligent people have double the risk of mental illness compared to their lesser-intelligent peers – and more often suffer anxiety-related physical woes... read more

Ribena is just as bad for your teeth as Coca Cola

Drinking Ribena and sparkling drinks pose the same threat to your teeth as gulping down Coca Cola and Pepsi, worrying research suggests. Scientific tests on 23 ... read more

Guide celebrates British countryside to coax foreign GPs

Desperate health chiefs are trying to coax thousands of foreign GPs to work in the UK by telling them how beautiful the British countryside is. In a frantic dri... read more

Vaginal mesh victims deserve an apology, Tory MP warns

Women affected by controversial vaginal mesh implants deserve an apology and are unnecessary victims of a ‘cavalier practise’, a senior Tory MP has ... read more

Hampshire woman forks out £30,000 on weight loss surgery

A woman has lost almost 14 stone after spending an astonishing £30,000 on weight loss surgery. Gemma Glover, 36, from Waterlooville, Hampshire, ballooned to 22... read more

HPV vaccines ARE safe | Daily Mail Online

HPV vaccines are safe, new research reveals. The controversial jabs do not raise the risk of 45 serious, chronic diseases, a study found. Although results revea... read more