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West Yorkshire mother living with cancer in her twenties

As a newlywed and a young mother contemplating a second baby, the future looked bright for Beth Brown in 2013. But shortly after she and her husband Mikey retur... read more

Holly Willoughby sparks concern with fashion snap

She has caused a stir with her slimmed-down figure in recent weeks, which she confidently shows off in daily Instagram posts. But Holly Willoughby divided her f... read more

NHS faces ‘ticking time bomb’ from teens’ unhealthy habits

The NHS is facing ‘a ticking time bomb’ because today’s youngsters are leading such unhealthy lifestyles, experts have warned. Poor diet, smok... read more

Test reveals which vitamins you’re deficient in

Constantly feeling a little under the weather and not quite yourself? You could well be deficient in vitamins and minerals – and it’s wreaking havoc... read more

London experts warn homeopathy is ‘quackery’

Homeopathy is ‘quackery’ and the widely disputed principles it revolves around are ‘unethical and outrageous’, researchers claim. Britis... read more

Lifelike 3D vertebrate lets surgeons practice operations

A human-like 3D vertebrate that allows surgeons to practice life-saving spinal operations could be available next year. The model is intended to increase doctor... read more

Child model fronted campaigns before her cancer diagnosis

A child model fronted campaigns for Clarks and Monsoon just months before being diagnosed with a rare, aggressive form of cancer. Daisy O’Leary Pye, 12, f... read more

E-cigarettes are being adapted to smoke illegal drugs

Electronic cigarettes are being used to vape illegal substances like cannabis, crack cocaine, ecstasy and heroin as part of a disturbing new drugs culture. A st... read more

The Block’s Jason loses 24kg on the show

They’ve spent the last few months battling it out on The Block.   And after limited sleep, living off of coffee and working throughout the night, the co... read more

Dave Hughes sheds nearly seven kilos in just 33 days

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has forged a career as an in demand personal trainer. And the buff personality took to Instagram on Monday, congratulating comedia... read more

Susie Burrell on nutrients to eat to stay healthy at work 

Eating well over the course of a busy work week can be difficult, especially when surrounded by vending machines, cafes and tempting takeaway spots. But Austra... read more

Nip and tuck with Dr Tracy Mountford: Chiselled cheekbones

Cosmetic skin pro Dr Tracy Mountford answers your questions on ageing This week a reader asks for advice on creating chiselled cheekbones Dr Tracy recommends fa... read more

Australian Survivor’s Jericho Malabonga shows weight loss

He gained half a million dollars after winning Australian Survivor. But Jericho Malabonga lost a large portion of body weight after spending 55 days in isolatio... read more

Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei flaunts her cleavage

She recently showcased the results of her impressive weight loss. And Sophie Kasaei, 27, looked incredible as she continued to flaunt her trimmed down figure in... read more

Weeping is ‘like giving yourself a hug’

Having a good weep is ‘like giving yourself a hug’, say researchers, who claim that when we do it, the process triggers the release of natural anti-stress c... read more

HEALTH NOTES: Don’t forget your malaria pills, Charlie 

Charlie Webster has a warning message to Britons travelling to warmer climates this winter She battled killer malaria, contracted while covering the Olympic Ga... read more

Hidden hearing aid that can give deaf people 24/7 sound

NHS surgeons are restoring deaf patients’ hearing with a revolutionary ‘bionic ear’ implant with no external parts – making it impossible to tell a pers... read more

Prima ballerina describes battle with trichotillomania

Alexandra Meister loved to dance and perform for others. But at only nine years old, the dancer took off her fake eyelashes after a performance and realized she... read more

There is no such thing as sex addiction, experts say

Gwyneth Paltrow: The star told the New York Times that Weinstein touched her and suggested having joint massages in the bedroom before she started shooting the ... read more

FDA to make smaller condoms for US men’s smaller penises

A company is making smaller ‘bespoke’ condoms for American men, since the average size of 6.69 inches is too big.  Recent CDC figures on condom use... read more

Fathers get the baby blues just as bad over preterm birth

Fathers and mothers are equally likely to be distressed by the possibility of their baby being born early, according to new research. Previous research has demo... read more

father’s diet before conception impacts child’s health

A father’s diet before conception can impact their newborn’s health, a study claims. Researchers found that a low carbohydrate and high protein diet... read more

Man, 63, suffered AMNESIA due to a cryo-chamber

A man suffered amnesia that meant he forgot his credit card PIN and could not remember if his mother was alive after entering a state-of-the-art cryo-chamber. T... read more

The bizarre ways FALL can affect our health

It’s that time of year when the days get shorter and our energy levels and mood can plummet. And while we’ve all heard of seasonal affective disorde... read more