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Chicago mom of terminal boy speaks about son’s disease

When Kenan Spencer Witczak was born in February of 2011, doctors told his parents he was healthy. But by the beginning of fall the baby could no longer use his ... read more

Mushrooms stave off hunger pangs and help people feel full

Starting the day with mushrooms could help you shed pounds from your waistline, new research has found. The fungi makes you feel fuller after breakfast than bac... read more

Taiwanese man endured a week-long erection

A 52-year-old man was forced to have half of his penis amputated after enduring a week-long erection. The unnamed patient, from Taiwan, told doctors that his er... read more

The double whammy that will cause you to put on weight

A lack of exercise and a poor night’s sleep are a ‘double whammy’ to those prone to piling on the pounds, a study suggests. In what is believe... read more

Take probiotics after having your flu jab, study suggests

Taking probiotic supplements when you get home from having your flu jab could make it work better, research suggests. Scientists claim the yoghurt drinks offer ... read more

Havanese is best dog for reducing stress

If you have a stressed out busy working life – then the answer is simple… get a Havanese. Nicknamed the Velcro Dog – because it sticks so closely ... read more

Rob Kardashian ‘secretly had $100,000 weight loss surgery’

Blac Chyna has claimed that Rob Kardashian secretly had $100,000 (£75,000) worth of weight loss surgery before lying about losing the weight through diet and e... read more

South Korean ingrown hair videos become online sensation

A woman who posts grizzly videos plucking her own ingrown hairs out becomes an unlikely social media star with more than 102,000 Instagram followers. Following ... read more

Paleo can cause iodine deficiency and thyroid problems

Actress Megan Fox is said to be a fan of the Paleo diet Older women on a so-called Paleolithic diet may be at increased risk of developing an iodine deficiency,... read more

Our ‘selfish brain’ wins when competing with muscle power

Human brains take a lot of energy to run, and keeping our sophisticated grey matter going comes at an evolutionary cost.   Researchers found a trade-off occur... read more

Newborn girl born with a giant red BALLOON-like growth

A newborn girl born with a giant balloon-like growth on her face could die unless she receives treatment soon, doctors fear. Angelica Hail Heachanova, eight day... read more

‘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