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The 10 symptoms of oral cancer that barely any adults know

Having a sore throat isn’t something you’re likely to be too concerned about. But adults with prolonged pain and raspy voices should be aware that i... read more

Ask the pharmacist: Can bicarb of soda help acid reflux?

As part of a weekly series, in association with LloydsPharmacy, Colin Dougall from LloydsPharmacy in Glasgow answers your common medicine queries… Colin D... read more

Blood transfusions can keep people perpetually youthful

It is possible that we can grow biologically younger – and they key is in our blood, according to a scientist. The biomedical gerontologist – an aging exper... read more

London mother struggled to bond with her premature baby

A miracle baby who was born a week before the legal abortion limit of 24 weeks is believed to be one of Britain’s youngest ever premature children to surv... read more

Flu vaccine may only be 20% effective this winter

The flu vaccine may only be 20 per cent effective this winter, researchers predict as the threat of a severe outbreak lies ahead. A study found H3N2, the same s... read more

Synthetic cannabis gel that can relieve arthritis  

Cannabis-inspired: The clear gel, ZYN002, is a synthetic form of a compound in the plant A gel made from a substance based on the cannabis plant could be an unl... read more

Why fainting should never be dismissed as a funny turn 

Standing outside a bar after watching a film at a local cinema, Sarah Parmenter took a sip of her drink — and suddenly blacked out. ‘The next thing I knew I... read more

How to get Nicole Scherzinger’s envy-inducing thighs

By MailOnline Reporter Published: 22:20 GMT, 6 November 2017 | Updated: 23:53 GMT, 6 November 2017 She was once a Pussycat Doll, who famously flaunted her figur... read more

Dr Martin Scurr answers your health questions

Daily desperation:  Urinary incontinence affects millions of people  I have a sensitive bladder and get sudden urges to go to the loo. Occasionally, I don’t... read more

Infant wearable tech might just make you worry more

You can now track your baby’s health just as closely as your own from the convenience of your smart phone, but experts caution that trendy tracking gadgets ma... read more

Who’s YOUR Health Hero? The Mail’s new awards campaign

Today, the Daily Mail proudly launches our 2017 Health Hero Awards to honour the men and women in the NHS who go the extra mile for their patients. Too often we... read more

People use conspiracy theories as ’emotional remedies’

From the moon landing being fake to the belief that President Obama was not born in the US, there are a seemingly endless range of conspiracy theories that, des... read more

A vacuum cleaner up my nose banished my snoring

Surgical intervention: Philip Dancey, a 51-year-old entrepreneur from Gloucester, had his nasal polyps removed with a new method THE PATIENT Back in May 2012, I... read more

Fasting can extend your life and keep you from aging

Intermittent fasting can keep your body younger, extend your lifespan and improve your overall health, a new Harvard University study suggests.  Various forms ... read more

Pedicure leaves a woman’s foot with third-degree burns

A woman spent two months recovering from her last pedicure after it left her foot covered with third-degree burns that she described as ‘shooting pain lik... read more

How burnout is plaguing doctors and harming patients 

The presidential symposium at this year’s Annual Meeting of the Child Neurology Society of America in early October in Kansas City raised many eyebrows. ... read more

Red Cross staff stole $6 million donated to Ebola crisis

At least $6 million in funds meant to fight the 2014 Ebola crisis was stolen from the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), the organization confirm... read more

Why your brain stops working when you get tired

If you are always losing your keys in the morning or walking out of the house without your mobile phone, sleep deprivation could be to blame. A study has found ... read more

Could sugary diets fuel Alzheimer’s disease?

A build-up of too much sugar in parts of the brain has been linked to Alzheimer’s. For the first time, scientists have found a link between high levels of... read more

Small gestures make people feel more loved

The secret to a happy marriage may be in making an effort with the small things. Small gestures topped the list of things that make people feel loved, according... read more

One brisk walk a week increases older women’s lifespan

One brisk walk a week could cut an older woman’s risk of early death by 70 percent, according to new research. The study suggests that more physical activ... read more

Sheffield woman discovers cancer after lump is dislodged

A woman claims she owes her life to her four-year-old nephew after he accidentally knocked her right breast and dislodged a cancerous lump. Michelle Brown, 46, ... read more

Teens who smoke cannabis less likely to get married

Teenagers who regularly booze or smoke cannabis are less likely to enjoy life as a happily married adult, new research suggests. They also hamper their chances ... read more

NHS to open first A&E unit specially for elderly patients

The NHS is to open its first A&E unit specially for elderly patients amid widespread fears they are waiting too long to be seen. Norfolk and Norwich Univers... read more