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more tradies are turning to liposuction

Two Australian tradesmen who opted for a new treatment to reduce their ‘man boobs’ have spoken about why they went under the knife. Trent Wright, a ... read more

Can curry spice really help banish your aches and pains?

It’s the spice that everyone’s talking about – barely a week goes by without us hearing about another purported health benefit of turmeric. Th... read more

GPs are told to slash hospital referrals in new plans

GPs won’t be able to send patients to hospital without permission from a panel of other doctors under a controversial plan to slash costs. The NHS is rolling ... read more

Marijuana users walk differently than non-users

Smoking pot can affect the way your knees, elbows and shoulders move when you are walking, a new study has found. The study, from the University of South Austra... read more

Genetic link to pain caused by taking statins

A common genetic variant may cause some people to develop aches and pains when they take statins, research has shown. The discovery could lead to a method of sc... read more

Don’t take ibuprofen if you go to the gym, study finds

Adults wanting to bulk up and get in shape should keep away from ibuprofen, new research suggests. Regularly taking the cheap painkillers can slow down any musc... read more

Baby surrounded by 30 LITRES of breast milk

This adorable picture shows a newborn baby surrounded by nearly 30 litres of frozen breast milk, arranged in a heart shape, pumped by her mother. Nia Malika, be... read more

Women are being driven to near suicide due to Essure 

Women are being driven to the point of suicide due to the crippling pain caused by the sterilisation device Essure. Manufactured by Bayer, Essure is a coil impl... read more

Conjoined twins are separated after 20-HOUR operation

Doctors have successfully completed the first stage of a tricky operation to separate conjoined twins who are fused together at the head. Jagannath and Balram, ... read more

Ask the pharmacist: Are steam inhalations a good idea?

Colin Dougall from LloydsPharmacy in Glasgow answers your medicine queries As part of a weekly series, in association with LloydsPharmacy, Colin Dougall from Ll... read more

Would YOU eat chocolate enriched with olive oil?

Unusual duo also significantly raises levels of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) EPCs are critical for blood vessel repair and function to prevent artery hard... read more

Houston cancer clinic and trauma center suspend services

Hurricane Harvey has forced a cancer clinic and a trauma center to suspend services. Ben Taub Hospital, one of the nation’s busiest emergency departments ... read more

Chocolate could PREVENT diabetes: Cocoa releases insulin 

A compound in cocoa – epicatechin monomers – enhances insulin’s secretion Epicatechin monomers reduce obesity and help cope with high blood gl... read more

New 30-minute STI test allows just one clinic trip

The shoe-box sized machine enables the correct diagnosis of infections This could reduce overuse of antibiotics – which drives antibiotic resistance  Gonorr... read more

Daily jab of a bone hormone reverses memory loss

A daily jab of a bone hormone could reverse memory loss, offering hope for millions of older people who struggle with the cognitive problem as they age.  The a... read more

Forget 5-a-day! 3 portions of fruit and veg is good

Guidelines should be changed to encourage people to eat just three portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a major study suggests. The NHS for the last 15 years... read more

Celebrity trend for latex could lead to health problems

For celebrities wanting to make a splash on the red carpet, it seems a pretty designer frock will no longer suffice. The latest head-turning trend is for eye-wa... read more

Glitter tongues can give you stomach ache and constipation

A leading gynecologisr has spoken out against the bizarre trend for women to glitter bomb their vagina. It comes after online retailer Pretty Woman Inc revealed... read more

Recipe: White Wine and Mango Mousse

Recipe: White Wine and Mango Mousse   By Daily Mail Updated: 11:25 BST, 29 August 2017   Recipe: White Wine and Mango Mousse  Perfect for a special occasion,... read more

Tick bite put a fitness instructor in a wheelchair 

Only four years ago, superfit Lorraine Murray had completed four Olympic-length triathlons, ran her own businesses and was raising two children. But the ex-Army... read more

Wexford Size 26 cheese addict reveals 10-stone weight loss

A mother-of-three has revealed how her addiction to eating cheese saw her weight rise so much that she feared for her life – and was shamed into losing we... read more

MedExpress in talks to deliver morning-after pill by drone

MedExpress plans to use drones to deliver the medicines nationwide The service will be particularly useful for people living in remote areas A trial saw the eme... read more

Why arthritis sufferers shouldn’t take ibuprofen

Arthritis sufferers are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke if they take ibuprofen to dampen their pain, a study shows. The common painkiller, availabl... read more

Hospital to screen all newborns for genetic diseases

All babies born at one of Britain’s largest women’s hospitals could soon be tested for genetic diseases. A major project will screen the newborns fo... read more