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Is your waist-to-hip ratio above this? You’re at a higher risk of obesity, study suggests 

Is your waist-to-hip ratio higher than this? You’re at a greater risk of obesity, study indicates Research found the gene SNX10 is associated with higher ... read more

Bruce Willis diagnosis explained: How aphasia can lead to dementia

Bruce Willis has been given a second devastating diagnosis less than year after it emerged he had an untreatable brain disorder. The legendary actor has been t... read more

HALF of US children don’t eat a single daily piece of fruit or veg, CDC report finds

Half of American children under five do not eat a single daily vegetable, according to an official report. A third also fail to consume just one piece of fruit ... read more

Can Olaplex really cause balding? How often should I use it? And what chemicals does it contain?

The luxe haircare brand Olaplex, billed as an antidote for broken and damaged hair, has been accused of causing many of its customers to go bald and blister. Th... read more

Average penis length has grown in past 30 years – doctors are ‘concerned’

Men’s penises have grown rapidly in length in the past 30 years, according to a new study that concerns experts. A meta-analysis by Stanford University re... read more

Vaping and ‘popcorn lung’: Addict diagnosed after stark warning

A woman’s addiction to vaping left her hospitalised with a rare lung condition which doctors warned could have left her reliant on an oxygen machine befor... read more

A FIFTH of Brits have still never had Covid, officials estimate

Nearly a fifth of people in England have still never caught Covid, top statisticians believe. It means around 10.3million have managed to dodge the virus since ... read more

Doctors cast doubts about results of Biden’s medical exam results

President Joe Biden is due to get his annual White House physical today – but doctors warn the results could be ‘sugarcoated’.  America’... read more

Ringing 999? Expect a call BACK! New scheme may see thousands told to see their GP instead 

Thousands of 999 callers will be instead directed to their GP or pharmacist in an attempt to overhaul sluggish ambulance response times. The NHS’s crackdo... read more

What IS early menopause? How one in 20 women will go through the change before 45

Nicola Bulley was battling drinking problems after going through the menopause, investigators revealed yesterday. As a result, the mother-of-two was considered ... read more

All you need to know about Marburg – one of world’s deadliest viruses that’s now spreading in Africa

There are growing fears that the world could be caught off guard by a currently untreatable infection that kills up to 88 percent of the people it infects.  On... read more

How there’s up to 7mg in decaffeinated coffee which are sold as being stimulant free

It was news that shocked every coffee lover in Britain — certain high street chains pack their cups with a lot more oomph. Immediately, questions were asked a... read more

Wisdom tooth removal – How it’s performed

Are you facing the prospect of getting your wisdom teeth out? Getting your wisdom teeth removed is a standard procedure, and with some preparation, you can be w... read more

State of Britons’ mental health could be the worst it has EVER been, charity boss warns

The country’s mental health is probably the worst it has ever been – with the cost-of-living crisis, aftermath of the Covid pandemic and global inst... read more

Government’s decision to scrap dedicated cancer plan ‘is catastrophic’, leading experts warn

The Government’s decision to scrap a dedicated cancer strategy is a ‘catastrophic decision that will cost lives’, experts have warned. Sajid J... read more

Hated your nose as a kid? Why your mum’s alcohol consumption BEFORE pregnancy could be to blame

Hated your nose as a kid? Why your mum’s alcohol consumption BEFORE pregnancy could be to blame By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail... read more

Full list of 24 ‘harmful’ terms scientists want to ban including ‘female’ and ‘invasive’

Now woke researchers want to ban the word FEMALE: Full list of all 24 ‘harmful’ terms biologists want axed… By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter F... read more

Personal trainer, 39, has chunk of his penis removed afte

A personal trainer was diagnosed with penile cancer after mistaking a lump on his penis for a irritation mark. Joe Merrall, 39, from Auckland, New Zealand, not... read more

Idaho on verge of becoming 8th state to outlaw puberty blockers and sex change surgery for under-18s

Idaho is poised to become the latest state to effectively ban hormone-warping drugs and surgery for trans youth with a new bill. The majority-Republican state h... read more

Diabetes drug may lower risk of DEMENTIA by up to a third, study suggests

A common type 2 diabetes drug may lower the risk of dementia, a study suggests.  Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of dementia, which is thoug... read more

What do we know about the SIX toxic chemicals released in Ohio train derailment?

The toxic soup of chemicals unleashed following an Ohio train crash include two known carcinogens and other substances which can cause convulsions and vomiting.... read more

Backlash as China-backed WHO refuses to chip into UK’s long-awaited Covid inquiry 

The World Health Organization today faced calls to ‘come clean’ and stop ‘trying to cover their backside’ after snubbing Britain’s... read more

Heart warning for millions with irregular sleeping habits

Warning for millions with irregular sleeping habits as study finds they might be at more risk of two silent killers US researchers link irregular sleep with an ... read more

Ex-NFL star’s leg turned to ‘Play-Doh’ after skin infection

Leg like Jell-O! Stomach-churning video shows how ex-NFL star’s shin turned to ‘Play-Doh’ after skin infection By Luke Andrews Health Reporter... read more