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New figures show the number of areas with more than 2,000 patients per GP has almost DOUBLED

Fears GP shortage is having ‘terrible human cost’ as new figures show the number of areas with more than 2,000 patients per GP has almost DOUBLED in... read more

Illinois woman, 33, claims she developed scary ‘human statue’ condition after a soccer match

A 33-year-old Illinois woman says it took doctors ten years to diagnose her with a joint condition after she collapsed during a football match. Megan King, an a... read more

Eating badly can affect your waistline and your brain, warns Bake Off star KIMBERLEY WILSON

Every day we make choices about what we eat: how to prepare it and how much of it to consume to feel full. But how often do we stop to think about the effect ou... read more

Americans are turning to black market for insulin and trading with strangers

Diabetics are turning to the black market to get hold of vital insulin amid soaring costs blamed on ever-more complex supply chains. On average, insulin prices ... read more

Seven superfoods that may ease anxiety: From stress-busting salmon to serotonin-boosting blueberries

If you’ve tried cutting out caffeine, exercising and getting eight hours of sleep every night and are still anxious, you might want to make some diet twea... read more

The great rush to go private! Searches for insurance hit all-time high

Searches for private medical insurance have hit an all-time high in the wake of the NHS’s worst ever winter.  Brits in their droves used Google to look ... read more

Scientists will pay you more than $4,000 to chug a diarrhea-causing drink… would YOU?

Scientists will pay you more than $4,000 to chug a diarrhea-causing drink… so would YOU? Take our poll and tell us why By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter ... read more

Bird flu warning as top experts say world is ‘nowhere near’ ready for inevitable pandemic

The world is ‘nowhere near ready’ for another pandemic, experts have warned amid mounting fears over an ‘unprecedented’ wave of bird flu... read more

US will test first avian flu shot on poultry to counter record outbreak 

US health officials are gearing up to test a vaccine for poultry to combat the worst bird flu crisis on record — which is raising fears about human spillover.... read more

Covid cases bounce back following warnings of Kraken-induced chaos

Covid cases bounce back following warnings of Kraken-induced chaos – so use this interactive map to see how rife virus is in YOUR area By John Ely Senior ... read more

‘Super-bread’ that could help you lose weight by tricking you into feeling full

Many dieters avoid bread due to its high levels of carbohydrates and added sugar. But researchers now claim to have created a loaf that could, in theory, help p... read more

The Struggle Of Addiction Recovery

The journey of addiction recovery is a long and difficult one that requires a great deal of strength, determination, and perseverance. Addiction is a disease th... read more

The £2.45 berry-flavoured drink that supposedly could help you live longer 

Living for longer is something scientists have been working on for decades. But now one company reckons it has the answer — in the form of a £2.45 berry-flav... read more

CDC adds Covid shots to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults 

CDC adds Covid shots to list of routine vaccines for kids and adults It puts the shot alongside vaccines for diseases such as polio and measles CDC epidemiologi... read more

Alabama realtor, 26, discovers stage four CANCER after viral TikTok beauty hack 

A realtor from Alabama has thanked a viral TikTok beauty trend for saving her life — after it led to the discovery of stage four cancer. Helen Bender, from Mo... read more

Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘is under investigation’ by the DOT over claims it transported pathogens

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is said to be investigating Elon Musk’s Neuralink over claims the company illegally transported hazardous pathog... read more

Majority of Americans are open to idea of genetically enhancing their children to be smarter

The majority of Americans are open to the idea of genetically modifying their children if it raises their chance of getting into a top university, a study sugge... read more

The AI doctor will see you now: ChatGPT passes gold-standard US medical exam

ChatGPT has passed the gold-standard exam required to practice medicine in the US – amid rising concerns A.I. could put white-collar workers out of jobs. ... read more

England’s biggest Covid wave confirmed by series of fascinating charts

 England’s biggest Covid wave was not one that thrust the country into lockdown, fascinating data revealed today. Analysts at the Office of National Stat... read more

Doctor reveals the best way to ‘cure’ heartbreak – and says being dumped can cause ‘physical pain’

Getting your heart broken can feel like the world is ending. But it doesn’t just hurt emotionally, it can also cause ‘physical pain’, one doc... read more

How many cigarettes are ‘in’ an Elf Bar vape? Which is better?

Yesterday a former minister called for them to be banned to prevent an ‘epidemic of teenage nicotine addicts’. But the popularity of vapes, in parti... read more

More than 48,000 Americans committed suicide last year, report finds

The number of Americans committing suicide is almost back at record levels after the Covid pandemic, official figures show. There were 48,183 suicides in 2021, ... read more

140,000 cancelled operations and appointments: How badly have NHS strikes hit YOUR hospital?

Almost 140,000 ops and appointments have been cancelled because of NHS strikes this winter.  Hospitals and patients have already endured over a dozen walk-outs... read more

Restricting your calories by just 25% can REVERSE aging, landmark global study suggests

Cutting calories may make you younger, a study suggests. Researchers looked at 220 people — a third of whom cut their calorie intake by 25 percent over two ye... read more