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Simple blood test developed to detect Alzheimer’s in potential gamechanger for early detection

Scientists develop blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s: Potential gamechanger for catching disease early and starting treatment faster Scientists acros... read more

Weight loss ‘magic bullet’ Wegovy approved by FDA for children as young as 12

The popular weight loss drug Wegovy is now available to children as young as 12. Danish manufacturer Novo Nordisk announced that the Food and Drug Administratio... read more

South Western Ambulance Service declares critical incident due to ‘extreme pressures’

South Western Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident due to ‘extreme pressure’ with nearly 500 patients desperately waiting to be taken ... read more

America’s most expensive drugs revealed: Will insurers pay up for these?

The United States is behind some of  the world’s most vital and innovative medications, but it also sells them for the highest prices.   Earlier this m... read more

What You Need to Know About Blood Testing

A complete blood count (CBC) is the most accessible method for the initial assessment of the state of the body, the results of which, along with a general urine... read more

US may restrict travel from China over lack of transparency about exploding rates of Covid cases

US may restrict travel from China over concerns about ‘lack of transparent data’ coming from Asian nation – in policy that echoes start of pan... read more

Women who have trouble accessing an abortion are more likely to commit suicide, study finds

Restrictions on abortion can cause more women to commit suicide, study finds Women in states with abortion limits had a six per cent increased risk of suicide R... read more

Cigarette use in America dropped 20% during the pandemic

Cigarette use in America dropped 20% during the pandemic – but over-65s smoked 30% MORE after Covid erupted People smoked significantly less during the Co... read more

UK Strep A child death toll rises to 26 after Scotland confirms TWO fatalities among under-10s

Two children aged under 10 in Scotland have died with Strep A, health chiefs confirmed today. The fatalities due to the usually-mild bacterial infection are the... read more

Revealed: How GPs are STILL wasting thousands of pounds of NHS cash on bogus homeopathy ‘remedies’

Family doctors are still spending tens of thousands of pounds every year on bogus homeopathic products, MailOnline can reveal.  NHS spending on the quack medic... read more

Four in 10 junior doctors plan to quit the NHS as soon as possible

Thousands of junior doctors are plotting to leave the NHS within the next year, damning survey results suggest as unions warn the mass exodus will leave the NHS... read more

Charity dismisses MP claims that it is ‘covering up’ data that Covid vaccines harm the heart

A major British health charity has dismissed claims from a controversial Tory MP that it is ‘covering up’ data that the Covid mRNA vaccines harm the... read more

Government urged to ban additives used in processed meat after more research highlights cancer risk

Chemicals routinely added to bacon, ham and deli meats should be banned after research suggests it raises the risk of cancer, one scientist has said. A Queen... read more

I felt I was making things worse for the needy and frightened, writes ISAAN KHAN

The patient on the line was desperate. ‘I need help,’ she sobbed. ‘I’ve tried everything.’ I did my best to reassure her, but as a call handler on the... read more

England set to be first country in the world to wipe out Hepatitis C virus

Hepatitis C set to be wiped out in England in THREE YEARS: Nation is in pole position to eliminate virus which can lead to cancer and liver disease The NHS is s... read more

The 111 merry-go-round that betrays the sick

Agony-stricken patients are being denied access to painkilling drugs as they become trapped in a bureaucratic ‘merry-go-round’ after calling the NHS... read more

Mother, 36, dies from flu in ‘one-in-a-million’ case 

A young Boston, Massachusetts, woman has died of the flu despite having no underlying health conditions, it what doctors called a ‘one-in-a-million’... read more

People in their 30s and 50s are most likely to get less sleep than young adults and seniors

People get the LEAST amount of sleep in their lives during their 30s and 50s – as work and family take priority, study finds The average number of hours s... read more

Biggest medical breakthroughs of 2022 revealed: First ever Alzheimer’s drug and cure for hair loss

Even amid the ongoing Covid pandemic, science made great strides in 2022. Experts harnessed the power of mRNA technology – used in Covid shots – to... read more

Trendy intermittent fasting diet used by celebs doesn’t help you age better despite celebrity claims

The trendy intermittent fasting diet – where a person skips food for hours each day – does not prevent aging, a study suggests.  The diet that requ... read more

Psychedelics and music are the best medicine-traditional melodies and ayahuasca treats addiction

A psychedelic combination of traditional Peruvian music and ayahuasca helped the addiction healing process in nearly 200 people.  The report from University of... read more

82 children infected in Ohio measles outbreak

A measles outbreak striking central Ohio has now infected 82 children – hospitalizing 32 – as experts fear the once-conquered virus will make a resu... read more

The dieting ‘red flags’ experts are warning people to avoid

Beware of ‘quick-fix’ new year diets, as they can be harmful to your health, experts have warned. The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has publish... read more

Now they want CLIMATE CHANGE warnings on fast food menus

Labels warning you a fast food burger is bad for your health should be joined by one alerting you that your choice is killing the planet as well, scientists say... read more