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Why the Romans didn’t get dementia – study finds it is a ‘modern disease’ because there are so few mentions of severe memory loss in ancient texts

By Shaun Wooller Published: 22:03 GMT, 4 February 2024 | Updated: 22:06 GMT, 4 February 2024 Dementia is probably a 'modern disease' because there are [...]

HEALTH NOTES: Mum’s vitamin mix cuts risk of child obesity

By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:00 GMT, 3 February 2024 | Updated: 02:59 GMT, 4 February 2024 Expectant mums could halve the risk of [...]

How electric shocks could help get stroke victims moving by zapping a key nerve in the body

Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is cut off by blood clotsPhysiotherapy is often used as a way to improve survivor's muscle [...]

NHS crisis fears as the number of people needing life-saving dialysis treatment expected to quadruple over the next decade, kidney disease charity warns

It is needed when the kidneys fail and organs can't remove toxins in the bloodAround 30,000 people currently need dialysis, rising to 143,000 by 2033 By [...]

Inside the absolutely bonkers world of NHS signs, from telling staff to stop defecating in the bin, to a no entry sign warning of a ‘pigeon problem’

NHS signs are a cultural institution in the health service's near 76-year historyBy John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 09:07 GMT, 3 February 2024 [...]

Dermatologist reveals three genius hacks that make BACNE vanish – including cleaning your nose and belly button!

Dr Charles Puza offered tips to his 1.7 million followers on TikTokHe recommended cleaning surprising parts of the body, as well as 2 products READ MORE: Little-known [...]

Neurologist explains why he quit powerlifting after learning of its life-wrecking effects

A neurologist has explained why he regrets powerlifting after he learned about the potential life-wrecking effects.Dr Sergej Stjepic, a neurologist in Chicago, Illinois, revealed on [...]

Blood test could pinpoint cause of brain injury in newborns – and identify best treatment

Imperial College London team detected signals of hypoxia in blood of newbornsThis could then guide medics on whether or not to use cooling treatmentBy Chris Pollard [...]

Someone better tell Del Boy! Turbans ‘can protect against head injuries almost as well as a bike helmet’

Sikhs who wear turbans are exempt from wearing bike and motorcycle helmetsBy Chris Pollard For The Daily Mail Published: 01:00 GMT, 2 February 2024 | [...]

MICHELLE MITCHELL: Hard-won progress in the fight against cancer is slowing… the time to act is now

By Michelle Mitchell, Chief Executive Of Cancer Research Uk Published: 00:03 GMT, 2 February 2024 | Updated: 00:06 GMT, 2 February 2024 Looking back to [...]

Almost a fifth of primary school children have rotting teeth because they eat too many sweets and don’t brush their teeth properly

By Shaun Wooller For The Daily Mail Published: 22:05 GMT, 1 February 2024 | Updated: 22:23 GMT, 1 February 2024 One in six children are [...]

Transgender woman said sex hormones she took to transition made her SHRINK

Shaye Scott, 39, a transgender woman from Utah, shrunk from 6' 5" to 6' 2" Estrogen can cause changes in ligaments and muscles READ MORE: Woman, 20, sues [...]

Why experts say you should be rinsing your mouth with BEETROOT JUICE instead of mouthwash

Leafy vegetables such as beetroot are rich in a molecule called nitrateThis stops the overgrowth of bad bacteria and reduces acidity in the mouthREAD MORE: [...]

Men can slash their odds of getting prostate cancer by a THIRD through simple lifestyle tweak

How many people does it kill? More than 11,800 men a year - or one every 45 minutes - are killed by the disease in Britain, [...]

The 20-minute blood test giving hope to women who may have polycystic ovary syndrome – a debilitating condition that causes fertility problems, excess weight or even facial hair growth and often takes YEARS to diagnose

By Pat Hagan Published: 10:53 GMT, 30 January 2024 | Updated: 10:56 GMT, 30 January 2024 A blood test that produces results in under 20 [...]

Toxic tiaras: Thousands of rhinestone princess crowns sold on Amazon recalled because they are laced with dangerous metal linked to cancer

12,440 Yaomiao Children's Rhinestone Silver Tiaras have been recalledThe crowns were sold on Amazon between January 2021 and November 2023READ MORE: Metals found in drinking water [...]

Gynecologist explains fascinating reason why most women start their period on a Thursday or Friday

By Eve Simmons Health And Wellness Editor Dailymail.Com Published: 16:00 GMT, 29 January 2024 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 29 January 2024 Women's menstrual cycles are [...]

Should disposable vapes be banned? Vote here and tell us why…

How much nicotine is in an e-cigarette?There are many different brands of e-cigarettes, containing various different nicotine levels.The legal amount of nicotine in an e-liquid [...]

Ultimate guide to how many calories and units are lurking in Britain’s best-loved beers and ciders… so how bad is YOUR favourite?

Ultimate guide to how many calories and units are lurking in Britain's best-loved beers and ciders... so how bad is YOUR favourite?By Rebecca Whittaker For [...]

Why playing an instrument or singing in a choir can keep your brain healthy in middle-age

Scientists looked at people's experience in music and their brain healthPlaying an instrument - notably the piano - was linked with improved memoryBy Xantha Leatham [...]

Revealed: The brilliant London skin doctor Fergie says saved her life after the Duchess revealed last week she is battling cancer

Dr Catherine Borysiewicz is a dermatologist at the King Edward VII HospitalBy Natasha Livingstone Published: 00:03 GMT, 28 January 2024 | Updated: 08:55 GMT, 29 [...]

Bowel cancer deaths among young women are set to rise by 40% due to obesity and alcohol, research suggests

Study predicts 39% rise in bowel cancer among women aged between 25-49 Bowel cancer is third biggest cancer killed among men after lung and prostate Obesity and alcohol [...]

Carol Vorderman’s daughter Katie King plans to take the fight against cancer into space with orbital pharmaceutical factory

Katie King hopes to use zero-gravity production in space to fight cancer She is building a unit that will be taken to the International Space Station By [...]

No red in the Med! EU may cut red wine from the recommended ‘healthy’ Mediterranean diet

By Pat Hagan For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:52 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 23:53 GMT, 27 January 2024 For many of us, [...]

Doctors hit out at medical regulator for dismissing risks that ‘cut-price’ medics are putting patients in danger

The Government said that over the next 15 years it would recruit 10,000 PAs By Ethan Ennals Published: 21:36 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 21:39 [...]

Strict new prescription rules introduced as anti-epilepsy drug leads to birth defects

Birth defects linked to anti-epilepsy pills have led to strict new prescription rulesBy Beth Kennedy Published: 21:35 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 21:36 GMT, [...]

As King Charles undergoes surgery in London… the five ways doctors test for prostate abnormalities

By Shaun Wooller Health Editor Published: 22:00 GMT, 26 January 2024 | Updated: 23:24 GMT, 26 January 2024 There are around 3million men in the [...]

Does flushing the toilet with the lid down really stop germs from spewing across your bathroom? A study says no

Shutting the lid did not stop viral pathogens from reaching walls and countersDisinfecting the toilet and the scrub brush were the only ways to prevent [...]

Breakthrough blood test can spot lethal brain tumours in patients, research finds

Imperial College London is hosting trials into blood tests to detect brain cancerBy Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 01:26 GMT, 26 January 2024 | Updated: [...]

Health officials warn of new social media craze that has people eating deep-fried TOOTHPICKS

People are dropping toothpicks into sizzling oil and covering them with cheeseSouth Korean health officials warn there are unknown risks to eating the toolsREAD MORE: Get [...]

Exposure to fireproof chemicals found in everything from pajamas, sofas and electronics may cause birth defects and pregnancy problems – and scientists say they are unavoidable

California researchers studied thousands of cases and found a ‘compelling’ linkLink between overweight youngsters and moms exposed to OPEs while pregnantBy Chris Pollard For Dailymail.Com [...]

STIs don’t just affect ‘bad people’, says Chris Whitty

Sir Chris said surging STIs rates won't be curbed unless they are destigmatisedREAD MORE: MailOnline's map reveals England's gonorrhoea growth hotspots By Kate Pickles Health Editor For [...]

Want to live longer? Try drinking three cups of tea each day: Researchers rave over the ‘anti-ageing’ benefits of a cuppa

Researchers examined data from almost 14,000 Brits and Chinese volunteersThey found 'moderate tea consumption' had the 'strongest anti-aging benefits' By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter For Mailonline [...]

Energy drinks can make you drowsy and are damaging the sleep of young people, research suggests

By Kate Pickles Published: 01:12 GMT, 23 January 2024 | Updated: 01:27 GMT, 23 January 2024 Energy drinks are creating a generation of insomniacs with [...]

Paramedics in Hawaii save baby girl who was born on street and dragged by the umbilical cord along the sidewalk by her drug-addled, homeless mom

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 18:51 GMT, 22 January 2024 | Updated: 18:53 GMT, 22 January 2024 A baby girl born in [...]

Experts reveal the best time of day to weigh yourself if you want to lose weight

First thing in the morning before breakfast is the ideal time to step on the scaleHealthcare providers stress consistency is key when it comes to [...]