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FDA could pull only drug to prevent premature births

The only drug on the market used to prevent premature births could soon be pulled from shelves as regulators fear it does not work. The Food and Drug Administra... read more

Top NIH director admits Boston lab that created new Covid strain did NOT clear research with agency

A senior US health official today admitted that controversial Covid manipulation research carried out in a laboratory in Boston was not authorized — despite b... read more

Generic drug used to treat alcohol and opioid addiction relieves persistent brain fog and fatigue 

A drug used to treat addiction could be what millions of long Covid sufferers around the world need to finally address their symptoms. Naltrexone is a generic d... read more

Stark graph shows how Adderall prescriptions DOUBLED during pandemic 

Prescriptions for the ADHD drug Adderall doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data that likely explains the nationwide shortage. Arrive Health, a ... read more

Don’t follow Donald Trump’s sleeping routine!

Getting less than five hours’ sleep a night in later life could raise the risk of getting a chronic illness by a fifth. Donald Trump, Winston Churchill an... read more

Carol Vorderman, Cherry Healey and Penny Lancaster speak at menopause rally

Parliament might be in turmoil, with Tory MPs said to be considering staging a coup to take over Liz Truss’s Government. But everything was calm and organ... read more

Moderna’s CEO admits only the vulnerable need a Covid booster shot

Not everyone needs to get an annual Covid booster, the head of pharma giant Moderna has admitted. The company’s CEO Stéphane Bancel said his shots are ma... read more

‘Harrowing’ report will say how babies died at scandal-hit NHS trust

A ‘harrowing’ report into a string of maternity failings at a scandal-hit NHS trust will be published tomorrow. Staff at the East Kent Hospitals Uni... read more

Doctors find orgasm regime helps pelvic floor recover after birth

New mothers could one day be prescribed orgasms to help their muscles recover after giving birth. That is according to research that suggests climaxing may stre... read more

Britain should ‘bring back restaurants run by state’ amid cost of living crisis

Henry Dimbleby, who founded ‘healthy’ fast food chain Leon, said there is ‘definitely a case’ for the Government re-introducing so-calle... read more

Hurricane Ian: Florida suffering record levels of flesh-eating bugs

Flesh-eating bacteria are causing record levels of deadly infections in Florida after Hurricane Ian, state health officials have warned. Hurricane Ian ripped th... read more

WWII RAF veteran Stanley Solomon spends 26 hours on a trolley in a hospital corridor

Hospital apologise to WWII RAF veteran, 95, who trained at Bletchley Park after he was forced to wait 26 HOURS in corridor on A&E trolley before being given... read more

23st mother who is too fat to fit in the bath wants a gastric bypass in Turkey

A 23-stone woman who is too fat to get into the bath wants to skip the NHS queue and get a gastric bypass in Turkey.  Naomi Smith, of the Scottish Highlands, &... read more

NHS spent £45MILLION on changing staff emails for biggest reorganisation in a decade

Health officials spent £45million on transferring staff email addresses as part of the biggest organisational restructure in a decade, MailOnline can reveal. ... read more

From body odour to a burning tongue: ALL of the strangest symptoms of the menopause

Hot flushes, mood swings and reduced libido are all well-known symptoms of the menopause. But doctors say there’s another sign to look out for — ‘... read more

The Hidden Causes of Erectile Dysfunction and A Simple Solution “Levitra”

Erectile dysfunction is a familiar mannish sexual concern. It’s estimated that nearly half of all men between the ages of 20 and 70 will experience it at some... read more

Game-changer: You can buy hearing aids over the counter from TODAY for as little as $199 

Hearing aids became available over the counter at dramatically lower costs today as a 2017 law finally took effect. The new rule will make the devices, which t... read more

Rachael Attard reveals how to improve gut health, reduce bloating and signs of gut issues

Nutritionist and personal trainer lists her secrets for a healthy gut and how to reduce bloating FAST – as the signs you are in trouble are revealed Perso... read more

Becoming a teen mom or middle-aged dad increases risk of bi-polar disorder in children by up to 30%

Becoming a teen mom or middle-aged dad increases risk of bi-polar disorder in children by up to 30% Parents under the age of 20 are more 20-30% more likely to h... read more

The swivelling chair that reduces side effects of radiotherapy

As groundbreaking innovations in cancer treatment go, it may not sound very high-tech, but a chair that allows patients to sit upright during radiotherapy coul... read more

Can 10 minutes in the sun ease itchy skin? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions

My sister has huge red raised patches of skin across her body, including on the top of her legs. She says the itching is unbearable. Her doctor mentioned guttat... read more

As the cost of food rises, we create recipes using a selection of cheap freezer basics

As the cost of food escalates it may seem more difficult to eat healthily, but in the freezer section of the supermarket is a range of staples that can be used ... read more

The dating-style matchmaker that pairs patients with cutting-edge trials

The process couldn’t be simpler — you enter your name, date of birth, a few key characteristics about yourself and then wait for interested parties to click... read more

‘Scant evidence’ that social prescribing works

Gardening clubs, art classes and walking groups have all been hailed as healthy alternatives to popping pills. But there is ‘scant evidence’ social ... read more