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Is it dangerous to take a sleeping pill every night? 

I have insomnia and rarely sleep for more than three hours a night. But when I started taking the sleeping tablet zolpidem, I slept for six or seven hours for t... read more

27-year-old man dies from herbal supplement overdose

The death of a 27-year-old police sergeant who overdosed on an herbal supplement has called into question the safety of the cure-all remedies. New York State Se... read more

Firearm-related injuries cost the US $3billion a year

As the number of victims injured at the deadliest shooting in US history continues to rise, a timely new report reveals firearm-related injuries cost America $2... read more

Hypoallergenic fragrance-free moisturizers false | Daily Mail Online

The majority of moisturizers advertised as ‘hypoallergenic’ and ‘fragrance-free’ contain skin irritants and scents that could be dangero... read more

Acupuncture can reduce period pain for up to a year

Acupuncture can ‘significantly’ reduce period pain for up to a year, new research suggests. The ancient Chinese medicine was found to reduce both in... read more

Heart disease obesity skipping breakfast

Celebrities such as Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Aniston have credited their slim figures to skipping breakfast, ‘the most important meal of the day’.... read more

Stress diminishes our capacity to sense new dangers

Being under stress makes us worse at detecting new dangers, according to a new study.  Contrary to the common belief that stress puts our bodies on high alert,... read more

Single gene injected into eye reverses type of blindness

Scientists have used gene therapy to reverse one of the most common causes of blindness. A single gene injected into the back of the eye restores vision, by fix... read more

Diabetes drug cuts Parkinson’s risk by 28%

A drug prescribed for diabetes patients reduces the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by more than a quarter, a major study has found. Researchers fr... read more

Why being full makes you want to eat more

Cleaning your plate and stuffing your stomach this Thanksgiving may just make you hungry for seconds, and a new study explains why.    Researchers from the Un... read more

Jacqueline Adan reveals she was cruelly body-shamed

A woman who shed an impressive 350 pounds and beat her nerves to wear a bathing suit for the first time in years has revealed she was cruelly body-shamed as soo... read more

King of Instagram Dan Bilzerian had 2 heart attacks

Dan Bilzerian, the self-styled King Of Instagram, has revealed he shrugged off the pain of two heart attacks following a four-day drink and drugs binge by doing... read more

Some women have to pay $20,000 for a $200 drug, study says

Some women are forced to pay $20,000 for a $200 life-saving drug that can help them carry their babies full-term, a new report has found. The drug includes the ... read more

Girl, 6, recovers from brain disease due to cannabis oil

Jayla’s father is the brother of Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor The young niece of Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor who was on the brink of dea... read more

Woman denied compression socks nearly died from lung clots

A young woman was left fighting for her life after hospital doctors failed to give her blood thinning medication and compression socks. Rebecca Lord, 30, was &#... read more

Rob Kardashian is ‘determined’ to lose weight after split

Rob Kardashian’s struggles with self confidence and weight are no secret. But it appears the only Kardashian son is determined to turn things around accor... read more

The best exercises for strengthen your pelvic floor

Nadya Fairweather advises skipping to strengthen pelvic floor muscles In addition, Shona Wilkinson advises eating low acid fruits and staying hydrated Liz Hemmi... read more

Guy Sebastian cheers on beloved Adelaide Crows

He’s the famous pop star who is also proud to call himself South Australian. And on Saturday, Guy Sebastian’s pride was once again on display as he ... read more

Pill made from cellulose ‘can beat obesity’

The pill, called Gelesis100, is made from the vegetable extract cellulose  It absorbs water and swells 100 times its original size and helps suppress hunger Th... read more

Dr Max talks placebo, homeopathy and liposuction

During World War II, Henry Beecher, an American anaesthetist, made an extraordinary discovery. Many of the soldiers he treated had suffered horrific injuries. H... read more

NHS is not fit for 21st century, says hospital inspector

The NHS needs a radical overhaul in order to survive, the new chief inspector of hospitals has warned. Professor Ted Baker said hospitals were struggling to cop... read more

Placenta eating harmful experts warn

New mothers who consume their placenta after birth could be putting their health at risk, experts claim. A panel of health experts led by an obstetrician from N... read more

Why we get sleepy when we’re bored

Science can finally explain why we get sleepy when we’re bored.  The same ‘feel-good’ region of the brain that kicks in to help us enjoy foo... read more

Mold biggest health hazard homes after hurricane

One of the biggest issues surrounding flooding after natural disasters is mold, a problem that can stay with a structure long after floodwaters have receded.  ... read more