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Search and destroy drug that could extend lives of advanced prostate cancer patients gets approval

Hope for advanced prostate cancer patients as search and destroy drug that could extend life expectancy gets approval The intravenous drug is called Lutetium (1... read more

Children who get less than nine hours of sleep each night develop less brain matter

Children that do not get enough sleep every night may have less developed brains than their peers – putting them at risk of significant mental health and ... read more

CDC says that vaxxed people exposed to COVID-19 no longer have to isolate

BREAKING: CDC says that people exposed to COVID-19 no longer have to isolate! Agency recommends just masking indoors and testing after five days for people R... read more

Monkeypox vaccine manufacturer Bavarian Nordic says it OPPOSES plans to split jabs

The United States eclipsed 10,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox after 900 cases were added to the ledger on Wednesday. The growing outbreak has left officials sc... read more

Childhood obesity: Just half of six-year-olds get one hour of exercise each day

Half of six-year-olds in England do not get enough exercise each day, according to a study. Only 53 per cent do the 60 minutes of vigorous exercise recommended ... read more

NHS will now include ‘women’ and ‘girls’ in guidance about periods

NHS-backed guidance on periods will be updated to include the terms ‘women’ and ‘girls’ in a victory for campaigners. This week MailOnli... read more

NHS still hiring ‘diversity’ managers at £76,000 a year, despite No10 pledge to crackdown on roles

The NHS is still recruiting diversity and inclusion managers, despite a Government promise to crack down on ‘waste and wokery’.  MailOnline has fou... read more

NHS cyber attack: Hackers ‘issue demands’ to IT supplier

Hackers are holding an IT firm that supplies NHS trusts to ransom following a cyber attack last week, according to sources. Health bosses are concerned criminal... read more

National hell service: Nearly 1,000 patients a DAY wait 12-plus hours in A&E

England’s emergency department performance plummeted to its worst ever level last month, with nearly 1,000 patients a day forced to wait more than 12 hour... read more

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria: New drug can fight off 300 different types of superbugs

Is end of superbugs in sight? New drug can fight off 300 different types of antibiotic-resistant bacteria New drug appears to kill off resistant bacteria that c... read more

‘Vabbing’ is dangerous: Doctors warn against TikTok craze of using vaginal discharge as perfume

Doctors are warning against a new viral TikTok trend that sees single women use their vaginal discharge as perfume. ‘Vabbing’ — which involves sme... read more

Vegetarian women are a THIRD more likely to suffer hip fractures

Vegetarian women are a THIRD more likely to suffer hip fractures later in life because ‘they don’t get enough nutrients to keep bones strong’ ... read more

Blood test taken within 24 hours of head injury can predict whether a person will die

Blood test taken within 24 hours of head injury can predict whether a person will die or suffer severe disability – and help doctor make life-saving treat... read more

Eating when you are hungry is the best way to LOSE weight, survey suggests…

Eating when you are hungry is the best way to LOSE weight, survey suggests… and it’s better for your psychological health too Scientists say ‘... read more

FDA sends warning to Amazon for selling unapproved mole and skin treatments 

FDA sends warning to Amazon after regulators discover the retail-giant was illegally selling unapproved mole and skin treatments The FDA has warned Amazon and t... read more

The best ways to ward off dementia revealed, according to science

It’s finally been settled. The best way to protect yourself against dementia is to keep your brain stimulated, a major review suggests.  People who reg... read more

Experts call for increased testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in exposed populations

A panel of experts are asking for clinical guidance regarding exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ to be updated amid a growing body of evidence showing ... read more

A simple heart scan may predict if you’re at risk of dementia in the next 10 years, study finds

A simple heart scan in old age may predict if you’re at risk of dementia in the next 10 years, study finds 75-year-olds with atrial cardiopathy were 35% m... read more

Georgia woman, 20, says she wasn’t offered vaccine or treatment for monkeypox

A Georgia woman has revealed her experiences with monkeypox to the public – one of the few cases among a woman to have been recorded in the U.S. during th... read more

How lockdown lifestyles changed Britain: Official figures reveal we exercise and socialise more

People are exercising and socialising more than they did before the pandemic, according to new official figures that reveal the changing habits of Britons afte... read more

Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatments that Work

Mental health treatment has changed dramatically over the years. Long gone are the days of institutionalization for every little thing, using torture, or even l... read more

How dental veneers are used and why they are beneficial

People often undergo injuries resulting in tooth damage. For example, chips or cracks. In addition, some people also might suffer from tooth discoloration. More... read more

Polio IS spreading in Britain for first time in 40 years: Health chiefs launch ‘urgent’ jab rollout

Under-10s in London are set to be offered an urgent polio booster vaccine as health chiefs confirm the paralysis-causing virus is spreading in the capital. Heal... read more

Half of patients with cancer symptoms put off seeing GP for half a year

Half of adults in the UK who have a possible cancer symptom do not contact their GP within six months of spotting a change to their body, a poll has revealed. A... read more