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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Researchers recommend at-risk people consider taking magnesium tablets Yet, others say dietary sources of the mineral, such as bananas, are sufficient Excessive... read more
Like many little girls, Tiffany Geigel dreamt of become a ballerina when she grew up. But from the day she was born, she looked very different to her peers with... read more
After the death of Jemima Layzell, pictured, her organs were used to save the lives of eight people When 13-year-old Jemima Layzell said she would like to dona... read more
The opioid addiction epidemic accounts for a fifth of the drop in men in the US work force, according to a new study by Obama’s chief economist. Princeton... read more
Dramatic physical transformations for movie roles have led celebrities such as Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey to gain or lose an extreme ... read more
Alcohol firms are misleading the public over the risks of drinking and cancer, researchers claim. They are using ‘denying’ and ‘distraction... read more
Loneliness can bring on a slew of health problems, which can eventually lead to an early death, a new report has revealed. And these problems can begin as early... read more
A woman died after a senior consultant overruled the doctor who raised concerns during a fairly routine operation, an inquest heard. At the close of a hearing a... read more
More than 100 children who were exposed to chemical fumes from the 9/11 attacks have a far higher risk of heart disease than they should, a new study says. Afte... read more
