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Are my prostate cancer risk levels too high? Dr Martin Scurr answers your health questions 

I’m 75 and recently had a scan and biopsy of my prostate, which came back clear — but my PSA levels are still 8. How concerned should I be? P. Davenport... read more

Nearly 15 PER CENT of world has Lyme disease, according to first global estimate

Up to one in seven people worldwide may have had Lyme disease, according to new estimates. For decades, researchers have been clueless as to exactly how widespr... read more

CRESSIDA BONAS: Suicide prevention centre proved to be a lifeline for hundreds

Sixteen years ago, my husband’s brother, James, took his own life. He was 21, a student at Newcastle University and, growing up, he had never shown any obvio... read more

Americans under heat wave warnings are told to stay INDOORS as hot spell set to slam the Midwest

A heatwave the struck the west coast and southwest regions over the weekend is heading east, and some experts are warning people to stay indoors, and to monitor... read more

As scientists find link between storms and asthma, how you could fall prey to… thunder fever

On June 17, 2021, something very out of the ordinary happened at dozens of hospitals across eastern England: A&E attendances for people with asthma attacks... read more

Alarming figures show desperate shortage of GPs as rural areas are worst hit

Once a month, GP Lisa Silver updates a spreadsheet on her computer, recording how many patients are registered at her village practice at the top of the Chilter... read more

Justin Bieber may have to wait MONTHS for his facial paralysis to heal, doctors say

Just Bieber may have to wait up to six months for his facial paralysis to fully subside, with doctors warning that Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which he’s diagno... read more

Trendy ‘keto’ diet can make muscle cells more resistant to stress, study finds 

A high fat, low-carb, diet that has become popular in recent years may extend a person’s lifespan, a new study finds. Researchers at Stanford University, ... read more

‘Thunder fever’ warning for millions of hayfever and asthma sufferers this week

Millions of hay fever sufferers, asthmatics and patients with lung conditions were today urged to take precautions, with a ‘pollen bomb’, Caribbean ... read more

UK’s biggest chain of GP practices lets less qualified staff see patients without supervision

Britain’s biggest chain of GP practices has been caught letting patients be seen by less qualified staff without supervision. Operose Health runs 70 surge... read more

Massachusetts reports two more cases of monkeypox

Massachusetts has reported another two cases of monkeypox bringing the state’s case total to three and the national tally to at least 51 — as Americans ... read more

FDA says Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children under five is safe and effective

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in children aged six months to five years old – set... read more

UK logs another 104 monkeypox cases as outbreak of rash-causing virus keeps sweeping the country 

Another 104 monkeypox cases have been spotted in the UK, bringing Britain’s total to 470. Health chiefs are scrambling to contain the tropical virus, whic... read more

Cost of living crisis means kidney disease patients may not be able to afford life-saving dialysis

Thousands of Britons are struggling to afford life-saving kidney treatment due to the cost of living crisis, experts warn. Increasing costs of electricity and f... read more

Scandal of ‘deeply concerning’ 999 calls that aren’t even answered for NINE minutes

People in some parts of the country are waiting more than nine minutes for their 999 calls to be answered. The postcode lottery of ‘life-threatening’ delays... read more

Mother, 30, got pregnant TWICE in a week after doctors claimed she had just a 5% chance

A mother who ‘gave up’ trying for more children after being told she only had a five per cent chance of conceiving has revealed she fell pregnant tw... read more

GP surgeries are still offering too many remote consultations, NHS boss says 

GP surgeries are still offering too many remote consultations and need to strike a better balance for patients, NHS boss says ‘We’re trying to find ... read more

The scrumptious recipes to help you lose weight and feel good

Whether served in a spicy curry, a fragrant stir-fry or as part of a colourful salad, more and more of us are enjoying vegetables, herbs and pulses as alternati... read more

WeightWatchers recipes that can see you lose up to half a stone for summer

We launched this exclusive series with WW in yesterday’s Daily Mail Weekend magazine to help you lose up to half a stone and transform your health by the ... read more

Could dementia diagnosis be wrong for thousands of Britons?

Marian Wilkinson’s plight will be painfully familiar to families across the country. After the 92-year-old suffered months of forgetfulness, growing paran... read more

Feeling blue? Have a session with the Italian laughter master at Borgo Egnazia

SPA DOCTOR: Feeling blue? Have a session with the Italian laughter master at Borgo Egnazia By Eve Simmons For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:44 BST, 11 June 2... read more

Skin cancer patients on NHS will get ‘life-changing’ new drug cemiplimab

NHS patients battling against a deadly form of a common skin cancer will now get a drug that can banish tumours for twice as long as current treatments. Cemipli... read more

Chronic constipation sufferers could find relief thanks to vibrating pill

Hope for chronic constipation sufferers thanks to vibrating pill that can ‘double the number of weekly bowel movements’ The gadget, called Vibrant a... read more

Continuing Healthcare crisis: Record numbers of chronically ill patients are denied NHS care funding

Record numbers of chronically ill patients living with disabilities are being denied funding for their care, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. An analysis of offic... read more