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Gemma Arterton reveals traumatic Hollywood weight loss

Her hour-glass figure is the envy of women across the UK. But Gemma Arterton has revealed Hollywood producers flew a personal trainer out to Morocco to ensure s... read more

Parents are failing to put babies to sleep on their backs

Fewer than half of US infants always sleep on their backs, the position doctors recommend to avoid sleep-related injuries and deaths, a study suggests. Research... read more

Dr Martin Scurr: Will my cooker stop a pacemaker working?

My wife is due to have a pacemaker fitted. But we’ve heard there’s a risk to it when using an induction cooker, and that she’ll have to stand 24 in from t... read more

Me And My Operation: Back implant that banishes pain

A new implant for patients with severe back pain can replace damaged bones in the spine and, unlike traditional surgery, doesn’t restrict movement. Mother-of-... read more

High-tech mat that detects foot ulcers before they develop

A high-tech bath mat takes just 20 seconds to spot dangerous foot ulcers weeks before they start to show. The device has temperature sensors that detect ‘hot ... read more

Young men are in their worst mood at around 2pm

If you’re a man and often find yourself in a grump in the afternoon, then there’s good news, as a new study suggests that you aren’t alone. Sc... read more

Chemicals from gut bacteria improve health in old age

Molecules made by bacteria in the stomach could improve quality of life during old age, a new study has found. Researchers proved that these molecules – k... read more

Louisiana boy delivers brother when mom went into labor

Jayden Fontenot (right) delivered his baby brother Daxx (center) after his mom Ashly Moreau (left) unexpectedly went into labor August 11 at his home in Sulphur... read more

NICE: Pedestrian crossing timings should be changed

Traffic should be held for longer at many pedestrian crossings to allow the elderly and disabled more time to get across, health officials have said. A draft gu... read more

Zika virus suppresses a pregnant woman’s immune system 

Last year’s Zika virus outbreak in South America led to babies being born with birth defects such as microcephaly – a condition which leads to an ab... read more

High blood pressure is on the rise in children and teens

More children and teens will be diagnosed with high blood pressure, experts have warned after new studies revealed 3.5 percent of American youths have it. Exper... read more

Menopause aid liquorice can interfere with medications

Women who take trendy liquorice pills to help take the misery out of the menopause have been warned they can interfere with other medication, a new study has fo... read more

8 in 1,000 babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome

Fetal alcohol syndrome is more common in the global population than previously thought, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted at the Institute for Ment... read more

One in five sunbed users are ADDICTED

One in five sunbed users may be ‘addicted’ to the habit, leading skin doctors have warned. That’s despite the repeated health warnings over th... read more

Linda Robson shows off her weight loss in Cyprus

She recently revealed that she lost 17 pounds by cutting out sugar and alcohol. And Loose Women’s Linda Robson, 59, displayed the incredible results of he... read more

Cancer patient spends 13 HOURS ‘half naked’ on a trolley

A cancer patient has branded the NHS a ‘disgrace’ after he was forced to wait 13 and a half hours on a hospital trolley in a corridor whilst ‘... read more

Sussex woman reveals the moment her implant burst

An accountant revealed how she was left covered in ‘dead liquified fat’ after her breast implant burst while she was asleep.  Louise Franklin, 29, ... read more

Philadelphia newborn saved by a pair of £230 super-socks

A nervous new father has revealed how a £230 pair of super socks saved his baby’s life, when they detected his heart was racing at a life-threatening 260... read more

Roxy Jacenko gushes over Oliver’s buff post-jail body

Roxy Jacenko has shed an incredible 12 kilograms over the past 12 months. But talk centred on husband Oliver Curtis’ buff frame, in an interview with The... read more

Lisa Oldfield gorges Lebanese feast after three week fast

For the past three weeks Real Housewives Of Sydney star has documented her intense detox and dieting program for her legions of Instagram followers. And on Satu... read more

HRT skin patch ‘has less stroke risk’ than pills, study

Women who take HRT to control the often debilitating symptoms of menopause could slash their risk of a stroke by switching to a skin-patch form of treatment. A ... read more

HEALTH NOTES: I’m not so sweet now, says Paris Hilton

By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:02 BST, 19 August 2017 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 19 August 2017 Paris Hilton says that she’s in the best shape of her lif... read more

Lisa Oldfield takes Harry, 6, to get his nails painted

She’s been criticised for her parenting decisions before. But Lisa Oldfield wasn’t letting anyone speak down about her decision to take son Harry, 6... read more

Britain is still the teen motherhood capital of Europe

Britain has kept its place as the teenage motherhood capital of Europe despite plunging rates of pregnancy among young women. The country’s unenviable reputa... read more