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One in four NHS trusts not giving sepsis drugs in time

One in four hospital trusts are failing to give lifesaving sepsis drugs to half of patients in time, despite the latest NHS guidelines. Health Secretary Jeremy... read more

Guy Sebastian man boobs main inspiration for getting fit

He’s the pop star who recently underwent a dramatic transformation, revealing his ripped new body on the cover of Men’s Health Magazine And Guy Seba... read more

Patti Boulaye suffered severe dehydration

She was swiftly sent home from the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen last week after her canned tuna and lamb stew failed to impress fastidious judges Gregg Wallace ... read more

Heart risk alert over quinine in tonic water

A medicine that is prescribed to hundreds of thousands of people who suffer with cramp and restless legs could put them at risk of potentially fatal heart probl... read more

Urine test UroMark could save NHS millions

A simple urine test designed to detect bladder cancer could spare patients an invasive procedure while also saving the NHS millions of pounds. The disease strik... read more

Terri Dwyer shares image of sun-damaged face

Skin cancer survivor Terri Dwyer has shared a shocking image of the damage UV rays have done to her face as she reveals she is going through another health scar... read more

Hurricane Irma forces hospitals and care homes to evacuate

Hurricane Irma’s full-forced winds and rainfall are expected to hit south Florida this weekend forcing hospitals and care homes to scramble to protect the... read more

Top Cambridge scientist, 38, has frozen her eggs

A scientist has told how she is not ashamed she has frozen her eggs – and urges women in their 30s to consider taking the same step. Dr Emily Grossman said eg... read more

Revolutionary eye test can detect early signs of dementia

A simple eye test can quickly detect the early signs of a rare type of dementia, a new study found. The thinning of the outer retina indicates the patient has f... read more

Dr Alison Pike says ignoring your child may help behaviour

Helicopter parents take note – ignoring your children might be the best way to get them to behave, a leading psychologist advised yesterday. And when it comes... read more

Concussion makes you 22% more likely to suffer from MS

Having concussion as a teenager could leave you suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) when you get older, a new study shows. Those who had a heavy knock to the... read more

American women lack access to preterm birth medications

There are two medications that prevent preterm birth, the most common cause of perinatal death in the US.  One costs 16 cents a week, one $285.  Poor black wo... read more

Grandmother, 61, slams scandal-hit vaginal mesh procedure

A grandmother-of-two almost committed suicide after being left in agonising pain throughout her body from a controversial mesh implant. Sylvia Litchfield, 61, f... read more

Children are suffering serious head lice infestations

British children are suffering from severe head lice infestations because parents refuse to treat them, an expert has claimed. An increasing number of parents a... read more

Indian father has thousands of marble-sized tumours

A father whose body has been severely ravaged by thousands of tumours is hoping a miracle will stop the perpetual growth and finally give him a clear face. Suri... read more

The Bachelor’s Jen Hawke reveals weight loss on Instagram

She’s the Bachelor beauty who previously revealed she’d gained 10kg in the mansion after eating 2.5kgs of Nutella in just ten days. But Jen Hawke sh... read more

Obese woman slims down by eating 10 grapefruits a day

A size 22 woman (UK 26) has revealed the quirky secret behind her weight loss of more than 110 lbs (eight stone) – eating 10 grapefruits a day. Terrified when... read more

Is Conor McGregor at risk of DEMENTIA?

Conor McGregor, the Irish UFC star known by many as ‘The Notorious’, may be at risk of dementia, research suggests. The MMA fighter, who recently, a... read more

Single men are nearly FOUR TIMES more likely to be frail

Single and divorced men are nearly four times more likely to be frail in old age, new research suggests.   Elderly men improve their frailty status by 3.6 time... read more

Indian girl, 16, who sheds her skin every six weeks

A ‘human snake’ teenager who sheds her skin every six weeks because of a rare condition is set to get life-improving treatment in Europe. Shalini Ya... read more

Hope for asthma: Drug cuts serious attacks by 70%

A breakthrough drug reduces the rate of serious asthma attacks by around two-thirds, new research suggests. The new injectable medication has been hailed as the... read more

Parents worry their four-year-old needs a transplant

The parents of a toddler who survived a life-threatening liver transplant are terrified his four-year-old brother may face the same ordeal. Laura and Liam Keena... read more

Brothers are set to row the Atlantic on a vegan diet

Two brothers hope to become the first in history to row the Atlantic on a strictly vegan diet, as they make a shark-infested journey in memory of their father w... read more

Epileptic boy’s ‘incredible’ recovery from CANNABIS OIL

An 11-year-old on the brink of death from a severe form of epilepsy has made an ‘incredible’ recovery since taking medical marijuana. Billy Caldwell... read more