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I’m a chiropractor – here is why you should NEVER sleep on your front

Dr Jae Chang from Arizona recommended against sleeping on your stomach This is because the position puts strain on your neck, lower back and heart READ MORE: E... read more

Experts reveal why your cold is always worse at night – and offer tips to stop you coughing in bed

By Emma Nelson For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:01 GMT, 21 November 2023 | Updated: 18:17 GMT, 21 November 2023 It’s officially cold and flu season. The av... read more

Revealed: The ‘healthier’ advent calendars replacing chocolate with liquorice, green tea and protein bars (but be warned, they’ll set you back up to £55)

These healthier advent calendars swap out milk chocolate for tea and popcorn The Christmas advent calendars range from just £3 to several over £50 By Good H... read more

Plans for pharmacies to deliver more NHS care at risk as hundreds close, MPs are warned

This financial year alone, an average of eight pharmacies have closed each week  By Shaun Wooller Health Editor Published: 01:00 GMT, 21 November 2023 | Update... read more

Senior doctors warn a looming measles outbreak could lead to ‘a lot of deaths’ amid falling vaccination rates

New NHS guidelines have been drawn up to look out for measles in children By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 00:26 GMT, 21 November 2023 | Updated: 01:07... read more

Owning a cat or dog slows down cognitive decline, study claims

Two-thirds of dog owners walked their dogs and saw the health benefits Scientists revealed owning a cat or dog cuts risk of cognitive decline for all  By Xant... read more

Get dry mouth? Scientists invent better ‘saliva substitute’ that could help millions

A dry mouth is a common condition that affects up to 10 million people in the UK But the new water-based lubricant is allegedly up to five times more effectiveÂ... read more

Dentists should check patients’ weight and blood pressure during check-ups, public health experts say

Checks will help identify people at risk of heart problems and diabetes By Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 00:44 GMT, 20 November 2023 | Updated: 01:42... read more

Millions of life-saving Covid-19 drugs go to waste after NHS backtracks on plans to offer them to the most vulnerable

Paxlovid was to be offered to the elderly, the overweight and those with diabetes NHS England appealed this recommendation, arguing it would be too expensive By... read more

Calls for deodorant warnings amid viral cold burn challenge on Tiktok – with children as young as TEN admitted to hospital

Children as young as ten have played at a dangerous deodorant challenge online Wounds are caused by very low temperatures – and is better-known as frostbite B... read more

Cutting-edge therapy is the first treatment that could put liver damage from cirrhosis in reverse

Injections into the livers of cirrhosis patients have produced startling results The treatment, developed at The University of Edinburgh, has been hailed By Pat... read more

Jogging can help reignite spark between couples wanting to improve sex life, health expert says

By Victoria Allen Published: 02:06 GMT, 18 November 2023 | Updated: 02:06 GMT, 18 November 2023 Forget oysters and champagne – going for a run could be a majo... read more

Kentucky researcher solves 60-year mystery of how the heart functions

Samples of donated hearts from patients were used to generate 3D pictures Researchers were able to work out the structure of thick filaments in the heart READ M... read more

Experts warn Kim Kardashian’s hectic schedule could cause permanent MEMORY LOSS, as the star reveals she’s suffering blackouts

Sleep is critical for memory consolidation and adults need at least seven hours  Not getting enough shut-eye can lead to memories not being formed properly REA... read more

Lenny Rush’s rare condition spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita explained

The 14-year-old will tonight become the first child presenter of Children in Need Lenny has said he hopes to inspire children with dwarfism through performing ... read more

The two surprising psychological hacks that will make you relax INSTANTLY this holiday season

Nearly half of Americans report feeling more stressed during the holiday season Chewing gum and humming have been shown to quickly reduce stress levels READ MOR... read more

Expert reveals clever trick to beat constipation that will get you going to the bathroom in 30 minutes

By Eve Simmons For Dailymail.Com Published: 14:50 GMT, 17 November 2023 | Updated: 14:50 GMT, 17 November 2023 Studies show that between 10-15 per cent of Ameri... read more

An eye-watering tale to make every man squirm… 44-year-old gets an agonising blood clot in his penis after going for a ‘prolonged’ run

The unidentified man from Slovakia had suffered two days of painful erections Medics who treated him said he experienced a partial segmental thrombosis By Emily... read more

Talking therapy can help treat menopause, says watchdog… which suggests it for trans men

Campaigners argue menopause is a biological issue that only affects women By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 00:20 GMT, 17 November 2023 | Updated: 00:21 ... read more

Woman goes viral on TikTok after revealing the ‘gross’ reality of getting food poisioning abroad

By Emma Nelson For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:20 GMT, 16 November 2023 | Updated: 16:33 GMT, 16 November 2023 Many will be familiar with the pain and inconven... read more

Tens of thousands of dementia sufferers are diagnosed every month after NHS sends specialist teams into care homes

 Health chiefs have set a target of diagnosing two thirds of people over 65 By Shaun Wooller Health Editor Published: 20:54 GMT, 15 November 2023 | Updated: 21... read more

Got nasty bunions? Physical therapist reveals a clever trick that can banish them for good

By Emma Nelson For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:09 GMT, 15 November 2023 | Updated: 18:12 GMT, 15 November 2023 Those who go for regular pedicures will be famili... read more

That’s sweet! Sugar tax on soft drinks saves children’s teeth by preventing more than 5,500 hospital admissions for extractions, study suggests

Cambridge University told BMJ biggest impact was for those aged under nine By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 01:14 GMT, 15 November 2023 | Updated: 01:35... read more

NHS consultants are sent on tick-box training courses ‘a child could do’ as waiting lists grow

By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 23:47 GMT, 14 November 2023 | Updated: 23:47 GMT, 14 November 2023 NHS consultants are being made to complete tick-box... read more