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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

Target to limit purchases of Children’s Tylenol to two bottles each

Target is the latest pharmacy to restrict the purchase of children’s over-the-counter fever and pain medication amid the devastating ‘tripledemic... read more

Nearly two-thirds of junior doctors are ‘looking to leave the NHS’

More than six in 10 junior doctors have ‘actively researched’ quitting their job in the NHS, a poll shows as the medics are set to vote on whether t... read more

How can we help children maintain a healthy body weight?

Childhood obesity has become an increasingly serious problem in today’s society with more and more children becoming overweight or obese. To help children... read more

Table for one? Ladies who lunch eat more calories than those dining solo, study finds

Table for one? Ladies who lunch eat more calories than those dining solo, study finds Women eat 150 more calories per meal on average when eating with friends T... read more

UNDER THE MICROPSCOPE: Historian Dan Snow, 44, answers our health quiz

UNDER THE MICROPSCOPE: Historian Dan Snow, 44, answers our health quiz By Louise Flind For The Daily Mail Published: 00:05 GMT, 27 December 2022 | Updated: 01:1... read more

Toddler dies in her sleep hours after taking Calpol 

Tragic toddler dies in her sleep hours after casualty staff at hospital so overwhelmed it declared a critical incident advised parents to take her home and give... read more

Meet the selfless donors who gave the ultimate gifts – to strangers

Giving presents to family and friends is something we enjoy but expect to do. But it takes a special person to give to a total stranger, particularly if it’s ... read more

Once a month jab could ease pain of arthritic knees

A new type of drug could be a game-changer for millions of Britons with chronic knee pain. The medication, administered as a once-a-month jab, appears to have n... read more

DR MEGAN ROSSI: How you can have your cake and eat it too!

Cake is a fact of life, a prominent player in so many of our major milestones and celebrations. There’s Christmas cake, of course; and birthday cake, meeting-... read more

My GP told me I had asthma – but the problem was heartburn!

Kirsty Brydges would always take deep breaths from her reliever inhaler, hoping it might ease her breathlessness. ‘I was constantly wheezing and coughing,’ ... read more

Stroke victims 48 PER CENT more likely to make full recovery when diagnosed using AI technology

Stroke victims up to 48 PER CENT more likely to make full recovery when diagnosed using AI technology, trials suggest AI that helps speed-up stroke diagnosis ha... read more

Is human hibernation the key to a manned mission to Mars?

This is the — dark, cold — time of year when hibernating memes start flying around social media. ‘Wake me up in spring!’ being a classic example. It’s... read more