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Eating a diet rich in protein and iron can prevent hair loss in men, expert says

Eating a diet rich in protein and iron while avoiding shampoos that contain potentially hair-damaging chemicals can help men avoid hair loss, experts say. Massi... read more

How kids are being coaxed into vaping with bright pink £5 e-cigs that double as FIDGET SPINNERS

E-cigs which double up as fidget spinners are being sold in Britain, in what charities say illustrates how the market is trying to lure children in. With the co... read more

Woman, 26, has terrible reaction to steroid withdrawal

A woman has revealed how she couldn’t leave the house or even look at herself in the mirror after experiencing horrific withdrawal symptoms from eczema cr... read more

Retired teacher told she had just two months to live is now cancer-free after miracle drug trial

A terminal cancer-stricken woman given just two months to live is now disease-free after receiving an experimental drug. Eliana Keeling, 65, from Chorlton, Grea... read more

Father’s fury as slim five-year-old son was sent home with an NHS letter branding him overweight

A nutritionist has slammed the NHS for branding his slim five-year-old son overweight because of a ‘moronic’ BMI check. Aaron Nee, from East Sussex,... read more

NHS waiting list shoots to ANOTHER record high with 6.8million patients now in need of routine ops

The NHS waiting list in England has spiraled to a new record, as medics warn crisis in the hospitals and emergency care will only get worse as the country moves... read more

Outrage as NHS to launch a week-long ‘wellbeing festival’

Health bosses were today accused of wasting taxpayer cash as it emerged medics were being invited to a week-long ‘wellbeing festival’. NHS staff in ... read more

Post-natal depression in men: Dad Jack Post opens up about his mental health struggles for RU OK Day

Young dad reveals his battle with post-natal depression that left him uncontrollably crying on the floor every night: ‘I felt guilt and shame… I cou... read more

Manuka honey experts find trendy spread can help tackle deadly drug-resistant lung infection

Advocates believe it can soothe toothaches and burns, and even ward off a runny nose and sore throat. But manuka honey may have another health power — the abi... read more

First ever over-the-counter HRT goes on sale: Boots sells pack of 24 vaginal tablets for £30

Over-the-counter hormone replacement therapy (HRT) goes on sale in Britain today for the first time ever. Menopausal women can buy Gina’s 10mg tablets at ... read more

Artificial sweeteners ‘may be bad for your heart’ and are not a ‘safe alternative to sugar’

Having a can of Diet Coke every day could raise your risk of heart attacks, science suggests. Scientists believe artificial sweeteners, also added to yoghurt, c... read more

Herbal supplements are at the center of heart rhythm issues

Cardiologists are warning that poorly regulated over-the-counter herbal supplements are causing heart rhythm issues in users in their 20s. Doctors told Insider ... read more

Getting a flu jab may cut your risk of a stroke, study finds

Getting a flu jab may cut your risk of a stroke, study finds People aged over 40 who received a jab were 12% less likely to suffer a stroke Study of more than 7... read more

New York FINALLY lifts COVID-19 masks orders on public transit

New York FINALLY lifts COVID-19 masks orders on public transit – months after millions of residents ditched face coverings New York state has lifted its m... read more

How UK is sleepwalking into a public health disaster with child vaping epidemic

Britain is ‘sleepwalking’ into a vaping public health crisis, experts have warned after it emerged a generation of children have quietly become hook... read more

Angry health unions accuse Coffey of being ‘out of touch’ and on a ‘collision course’ with medics

Angry health unions today tore into Therese Coffey, accusing her of being ‘completely out of touch’ and warning she was on a ‘collision course... read more

Dame Deborah James’s mother reveals her family ‘proudly’ collected a degree for her late daughter

Dame Deborah James’s family marked a ‘bittersweet’ day as they attended a ceremony to accept an honorary degree on behalf of the late cancer c... read more

Man, 32, was left partially paralyzed after rampant use of ‘whippets’

Man, 32, was left partially paralyzed after rampant use of ‘whippets’ caused severe nerve and spine damage A man suffered partial paralysis after he... read more

Therese Coffey promises to ‘deliver for patients’: New Health Secretary unveils ‘ABCD’ of priorities

Therese Coffey today outlined her plan to fix the ailing NHS, unveiling an ‘ABCD’ list of priorities. The newly-appointed Health Secretary, who will... read more

Therese Coffey claims she WON’T seek to change abortion laws

Therese Coffey today insisted she won’t use her new powers as Health Secretary to ban abortions. A devout Catholic, the 50-year-old publicly stated she wo... read more

How to properly organize the care of people with dementia?

With dementia, there is a decrease in mental abilities. In medicine, there is no clear guideline for the treatment of this disease, and an old person remains in... read more

Mother who dismissed a mark as a ‘scratch’ caused by a hairbrush reveals it was skin cancer

A mother who dismissed a mark on her head as a ‘small scratch’ caused by a hairbrush is warning of the importance of sun protection after being diag... read more

Young children may need MULTIPLE flu shots this year

Young children may need MULTIPLE flu shots this year as experts prepare for a devastating influenza season The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending so... read more

Children born from frozen embryos are more likely to develop cancer later in life

Children that are born from embryos placed in frozen storage are at an increased risk of developing cancer, an alarming new study finds. Researchers at the Uni... read more