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‘Disfigured’ grandmother has bra TATTOO after mastectomy

A grandmother who said she felt ‘disfigured’ following a double mastectomy, now shows her breasts to everyone – after having a bra tattooed across... read more

Men who had 5 oral sex partners have highest cancer risk

Men who have performed oral sex on five or more partners have the highest risk of HPV-related head and neck cancer, a new study shows.  While the current rate ... read more

Dyslexia may be caused by an eye deformity

Dyslexic people may uniquely not have a dominant eye, a trait that may cause the mirror effect that disrupts their ability to read, according to a new study.  ... read more

Pollution kills nine million each year, report finds

Air pollution, water contamination and exposure to man-made chemicals claimed nine millions live last year, a major study concludes. Researchers discovered at l... read more

Ten ways to relax after work without alcohol or food

Working can be great fun. It’s not just about earning a living; work can give us purpose, a reason to put on our shoes and dash off in the morning. We oft... read more

Dreaming and REM sleep improve health, expert says

Americans are missing out on sleep and dreams to the detriment of our health, a sleep and dream expert claims. Throughout the night, we pass through four stages... read more

German scientists prove living next to forest helps brain

Moving closer to secluded forests is good for the brain. German researchers have uncovered the first physical proof that living on the edge of a forest boosts b... read more

Man, 22, survives surgery to remove tumor from his face

The 22-year-old man who waited a decade to have the dangerously large tumor on his face removed survived the life-altering surgery he raised the funds for. Luca... read more

SCHOOLS blamed for children not drinking enough water

Guidelines state 5-8 year-olds should have 5 glasses a day but most have under 2 32% go through entire school day having just one glass of water, survey shows O... read more

Texas woman literally had a broken heart when her dog died

A healthy woman’s heart literally broke after the death of her beloved Yorkshire terrier. Joanie Simpson, a 62-year-old mother from Texas, experienced che... read more

Last unknown structure of HIV virus solved

Researchers have figured out the final piece in the structural puzzle of the HIV virus. A complete picture of the HIV virus had been short a segment of one of i... read more

Yoga and jogging could HALVE risk of heart disease

Just one yoga class and one jogging session a week could cut your risk in half of developing heart disease, a study claims.  Researchers studied how the combin... read more

Scientists develop probe to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Rogue brain proteins that trigger Alzheimer’s disease could be destroyed using cheap light therapy, according to new research. An optic probe has been dev... read more

Trainer reveals exercise Victoria Secrets models do

Victoria’s Secret models have some of the most envied figures in the world.  And while they’re clearly blessed with good genes, they also work hard... read more

Concussion in teens increase risk of multiple sclerosis

1. CLEAR LINK BETWEEN LOW-IMPACT INJURY AND ALZHEIMER’S Research published last week confirmed the strongest ever link between sports concussions and Alzh... read more

What do Jennifer Aniston and Heidi Montag have in common?

Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Montag and Jennifer Grey all have one physical trait in common.  US scientists have now revealed nose jobs cause outsiders to rate peop... read more

Traditional Chinese medicine could cause liver cancer

Relying on traditional Chinese medicines could put you at risk of deadly liver cancer, new research suggests. Singaporean scientists have uncovered evidence of ... read more

US regulators approve 2nd gene therapy for blood cancer

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a second gene therapy for a blood cancer, on Wednesday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed sales of Yes... read more

Scared of death? Watch Disney movies!

Watching children’s animated films like Bambi, Frozen or the Lion King, can help adults and children to come to terms with death, according to new researc... read more

Nepalese girl with synaesthesia can smell colours

This incredible 11-year-old possesses the power to smell colours – even identifying them while blindfolded. Deepti Regmi, from Nepal, believes that her st... read more

Breast milk for adults could be available as a supplement

Breast milk is recognised for having antibodies that help boost a baby’s immune system and reduce the risk of many diseases. Now adults could soon benefit... read more

Where in England are the fattest 5 year olds?

The childhood obesity epidemic shows no signs of slowing as new Government data reveals reception-aged kids in Britain are getting fatter. Figures obtained by N... read more

Injection may help people lose 10% of their weight

A hunger-blocking jab could help people lose 10 percent of their body weight in six weeks, new research reveals.  When injected with a specific protein, known ... read more

Healthiest sweet treat to give to children at Halloween

The haul of sweet treats dished during trick-or-treating is regarded as a dentistry fright fest. And while they know they should be thinking of their children&#... read more