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Hated sugar tax worked for girls… but NOT boys, Cambridge University scientists say

The sugary drinks tax may have prevented more than 5,000 cases of obesity every year among girls in their final year of primary school, a study suggests. But it... read more

150 American experts call for continued risky gain of function research

More than 150 experts are pressing policymakers to support high-risk gain of function research that many believe led to the Covid pandemic.  The group – ... read more

Another £6BILLION of PPE and Covid tests down the drain: Critics slam £14.9bn of waste

Hedge fund’s masks ‘not tight enough’ Ayanda – £253m Around 50million FFP2 masks produced by Ayanda, which won deals worth £253million, were not ultim... read more

Conjoined twin babies AmieLynn and JamieLynn separated after painstaking 11-hour ‘historic surgery’

Conjoined twin babies AmieLynn and JamieLynn – who shared a stomach and liver – are separated after painstaking 11-hour ‘historic surgery̵... read more

Senate GOP introduces bill to investigate NIH

Senate Republicans want to install a federal watchdog within the National Institutes of Health amid concerns a lack of oversight may have led to the Covid pande... read more

Doctors reveal first warning sign of Parkinson’s… and it’s not one of the three tell-tale symptoms

Parkinson’s first warning sign may not be the tell-tale muscle stiffness, tremors and balance problems, experts claim. Instead, altered speech may strike ... read more

Forget McDonald’s! Paracetamol can contain as much salt as 21 PORTIONS of fries

You’re probably all too aware of the salt lurking in McDonalds fries or a packet of crisps.  But did you know that over-the-counter drugs can be even wor... read more

Norovirus warning in NHS: Health bosses fear rocketing cases of vomiting bug could cripple hospitals

The number of patients in hospital with norovirus has jumped by nearly a tenth in a week, as health chief warns the winter bug is piling pressure on the NHS. Pe... read more

How bad is my GP? The definitive guide to UK’s NHS practices

Want to know how bad your local GP surgery is faring amid England’s never-ending appointment crisis? MailOnline has crunched all the NHS data into one fas... read more

The definitive guide to England’s 6,000+ GP practices

Want to know how bad your local GP surgery is faring amid England’s never-ending appointment crisis? MailOnline has crunched all of the NHS data into one ... read more

Bosses of hospital branded a ‘death trap’ face criticism for gender-neutral toilets 

Bosses of hospital branded a ‘death trap’ face criticism for spending cash on gender-neutral toilets A hospital branded a ‘death trap’ s... read more

Pre-eclampsia raises risk of heart attack four-fold, study warns

Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication that causes high blood pressure, which can be deadly for both a woman and her unborn baby if untreated. It usually beg... read more

Now obesity ‘CAN’T be treated with exercise and good diet’ claims government doctor

A member of the Biden Administration’s panel set to determine new dietary guidelines for Americans is receiving backlash for her comments on obesity. Dr F... read more

Funding frenzy to accommodate ‘modern families’:

The family planning industry is booming in the US, surpassing $800million in investments as more families look to fertility services to build a family.  Assist... read more

Covid lab leak fears : Federal report says NIH failed to keep tabs on Wuhan lab

Covid lab leak fears deepen: Bombshell Government report says NIH failed to keep tabs on Wuhan lab where US taxpayer-funded grants were used for coronavirus res... read more

A ‘miracle’ obesity cure, or dangerous TikTok trend adored by Hollywood?

Overhauling diet and adopting an intensive exercise routine used to be the go-to approach for anyone looking to shift the scales. But now there’s a ‘... read more

Pregnant women could soon watch their baby grow in the womb on their PHONE

Women could soon be able to monitor the progress of their pregnancy thanks to breakthrough wearable ultrasound technology. Scientists at the University of Calif... read more

NHS trust boss says hospitals he runs are ‘worst place to be’

NHS trust boss says hospitals are ‘worst place to be’ in frank admission about dire state of crippled health service Nick Hulme, who runs Ipswich an... read more

DMT – the potent psychedelic in Ayahuasca – treats depression after a SINGLE dose

DMT — the most potent psychedelic known to man —  treats people with severe depression after a single dose, a cutting-edge clinical trial suggests. Up to s... read more

How many more people are dying than usual in YOUR area? Heat map reveals worst-hit areas

Parts of England logged 50 per cent more deaths than expected in December amid the NHS crisis, a resurgence in flu and the knock-on effects of the Covid pandemi... read more

UK health chiefs crank up plans for spring AND autumn Covid vaccine roll-outs

Get ready for more booster jabs! UK health chiefs crank up plans for spring AND autumn roll-outs – which will be the EIGHTH vaccine for hundreds of thousa... read more

Types of Medicare Advantage Plans You Should Know

Medicare Advantage Plans are a type of Medicare health plan. These plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare and offer an alternativ... read more

I had NO idea I was pregnant at 18 until I was giving birth

An unsuspecting teenager only discovered she was pregnant when she was five centimetres dilated and in labour – after having no bump, sickness or cravings... read more

Hope for more than 150,000 migraine sufferers as NHS approves new wonder drug

Hope for more than 150,000 migraine sufferers as NHS approves new wonder drug The drug eptinezumab has been approved for use on the NHS for 164,000 adults These... read more