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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

Woman wins High Court claim go-ahead against vaginal mesh

A woman has won the go-ahead for a High Court claim over life-changing injuries she suffered after having a controversial vaginal mesh implant fitted that erode... read more

Scientists pinpoint jealousy in the monogamous mind 

The ‘green-eyed monster’ brings on strong feelings that can include fear, insecurity and anger, and in extreme cases lead to violence.  Scientists ... read more

Liverpool mother shows off daughter’s ‘wild’ head of hair

Three-month-old Jolee Shead’s incredible hair is already turning heads  The youngster, from Liverpool can barely leave house without drawing glances  Do... read more

Daniel Radcliffe admits girlfriend’s fears over his weight

He shed a stone after deliberately starving himself to play an adventurer lost in the Amazon rainforest in his gritty new film Jungle. And Daniel Radcliffe conf... read more

Hampshire girl struggles to walk due to arthritis in video

A mother has shared heartbreaking footage of her toddler daughter crying in agony.  Two-year-old Sophie Lucas struggles to walk due to excruciating arthritis i... read more

Halloween contact lenses could leave party-goers blind

They are viewed by many as a harmless accessory to complement Halloween costumes.  But spooky contact lenses, sold illegally on market stalls and in joke shops... read more

NHS ‘not screening for some forms of cancer costing lives’

Hundreds of women are dying needlessly each year because the NHS is failing to screen for genetic forms of cancer, a charity has warned. Some 29 per cent of wo... read more

One in five OAPS believe they have great sex lives

You may have heard the rumour that your sex life diminishes in old age. But a new survey has quashed the troublesome myth. One in five pensioners believe they h... read more

Boy is the UK’s most successful plus-size child model

A mother whose son is the UK’s top plus size child model believes her boy’s success is helping inspire other young people to actually lose weight. A... read more

One in five women who use sunbeds are ‘tanorexics’

One in five young women who use sunbeds are addicted to the high dose of ultraviolet radiation that leaves them bronzed, warns new research. The ‘troublin... read more

Even five minuts of walking cuts your risk of early death

Even five minutes of walking a day can reduce the risk of an early death, according to a new study. The study, from the American Cancer Society, found that thos... read more

Sexist doctors are putting their lives at risk

After a brief examination, the middle-aged male gynaecologist sat Paula Brunt down and delivered his diagnosis. Then 39, Paula had been suffering from chronic p... read more

Kate Winslet’s yoga instructor reveals her top tips

At 6.30am Niki Perry wakes up and starts her day with a 20-minute vinyasa flow yoga. Sometimes she does it alone and sometimes she’s joined by her three daugh... read more

Hepatits A outbreak has killed 19 in San Diego

California’s hepatitis A outbreak has claimed 19 lives in San Diego, as of Tuesday. The number of cases in the city has surged past 500, according to the San ... read more

Cleft palate charity under fire for insensitive letters

Kylie Jenner’s cleft palate charity of choice has come under fire for mailing letters comparing cleft-affected children to Halloween monsters.  Smile Tra... read more

Taking breaks from your diet can help with weight loss

Most people who are trying to lose weight know how pesky those final couple of kilos can be, with some choosing to heavily monitor everything they consume. Luck... read more

New study says women should give birth lying on their side

Women should lie on their side while giving birth rather than adopting an upright position, say experts.  Expectant mothers are often told to stay active in la... read more

Eating well in your 30s keeps you fit in your 60s

Eating a Mediterranean diet in your 30s, 40s and 50s will prime your body to be fit and mobile in old age, a study has found. Researchers looked at the diets of... read more

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