Health

Women’s risk of infertility increases by 3% for every extra 1cm of fat they have on their waist, major US study warns

Researchers analyzed data on 3,200 women in the US aged between 18 and 45Women who had a waist circumference of 60cm had the lowest infertility [...]

Urgent recall of popular children’s juices: Safety chiefs warn parents not to let kids drink eight affected orange and apple flavoured products over fears they may be contaminated with metal

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Woman, 43, who thought she was having a bad period sheds her entire UTERUS lining at once in rare medical phenomenon

An unhealthy dietFast food, cured meats and sugary treats might be making your periods worse, Dr Adiele Hoffman, a physician in the UK, said.One 2018 [...]

Family Fitness Fun: Engaging Activities for All Ages

Family fitness presents a unique and enjoyable way to merge quality time with loved ones and physical well-being. Engaging in fitness activities as a family [...]

Hope in battle against deadliest types of cancer after scientists discover new ways to target impenetrable ‘Death Star’ protein that fuels tumour growth

Scientists found ‘vulnerabilities’ in drug-resistant surface of 'death star' proteinExperts hope the findings could lead to cancer treatments with few side effects By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor [...]

NHS is dealing with 3,000 ward admissions for obesity EVERY DAY with patient numbers doubling in just six years

The NHS is being forced to deal with 3,000 admissions related to obesity every day, twice as many as it was six years ago, new [...]

I’m a neuroscientist – these are the three things I will never do to keep my brain healthy

By Shania Obrien For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:08 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 08:08 GMT, 18 December 2023 A neuroscientist and brain coach [...]

Most hospitals have no operations at the weekend despite national backlog of 7.5 million procedures

Fifty-one per cent of hospitals have no planned surgery on the weekendsBy Victoria Allen Published: 01:24 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 02:02 GMT, 18 [...]

Drug which fights hot flushes without HRT is approved for use in the UK

Fezolinetant could be transformative in tackling symptoms of menopauseBy Victoria Allen Published: 01:02 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 01:19 GMT, 18 December 2023 A [...]

Majority of ‘hypoallergenic’ skin care products products contain ingredients that can cause dermatological irritation, new study finds

A study of 208 hypoallergenic product found three in four caused skin irritationResearchers found ingredients that have previously been linked to allergies By Ethan Ennals Published: [...]

Demonising vaping is prompting young people to switch to tobacco as mixed messaging suggests they are equally as dangerous, experts warn

Action on Smoking has warned about a rise in smoking among young peopleOpposition politicians have called for drastic restrictions on the sales of vapes By Ethan [...]

Hit the snooze button! Weekend lie-ins really could save your life as scientists say extra sleep can reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke

By Pat Hagan Published: 01:43 GMT, 17 December 2023 | Updated: 01:49 GMT, 17 December 2023 We all know that a weekend lie-in is the [...]

Having a garden and living in a leafy neighbourhood reduces the risk of having a stroke or developing dementia, study finds

By Roger Dobson Published: 00:39 GMT, 17 December 2023 | Updated: 00:41 GMT, 17 December 2023 Living in a leafy neighbourhood dramatically lowers the risk [...]

Action needed to fight measles as 60,000 children remain unvaccinated by their second birthday

40,000 children had not received a single MMR vaccine dose by the age of five This is an estimated increase of nearly 10,000 on numbers from 2019/20By [...]

New gene-altering jab offers hope to children with drug-resistant epilepsy developed by researchers at University College London

Some 600,000 people in Britain suffer from epilepsy, suffering regular seizuresThe new jab can help children with a specific drug resistant form of epilepsyBy Ethan [...]

England and Wales’ death hotspots MAPPED as official statistics show mortality rates are twice as high in parts of country

Overall, 577,160 deaths were registered in England and Wales in 2022 By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 14:53 GMT, 15 December 2023 | Updated: [...]

Urgent ‘do not eat’ alert for baked beans sold at major supermarkets over fears tins may contain rubber balls

By Stephen Matthews Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:40 GMT, 15 December 2023 | Updated: 11:20 GMT, 15 December 2023 Baked beans sold at major [...]

Forget long Covid, now you should be wary of ‘long flu!’ Scientists discover seasonal illness can cause lingering effects too

By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 23:30 GMT, 14 December 2023 | Updated: 23:46 GMT, 14 December 2023 Flu can cause [...]

December 15 is the most ‘sexless day’ of the year, according to data – experts explain why the exact date is such a turn off

Experts claim to have identified the unluckiest day of the year when it comes to...getting lucky.According to an analysis of demand for sexual health services [...]

FDA recalls 48,000 CANS of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta because they may contain ‘foreign material’

The FDA recalled nearly 2,000 cases of Coca-Cola products sold in three states The agency did not specify what the 'foreign material' in the drinks was READ [...]

More than two million heart patients face higher doses of statins or extra drugs to reduce cholesterol

Nice has set new targets for up to 2.1 million people with cardiovascular disease who have suffered a heart attack or strokeBy Kate Pickles Health Editor [...]

Hundreds of children are dying needlessly from sepsis every year, damning report warns

Sepsis was reported in almost half of the 1,507 child fatalities from infectionBy Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 01:03 GMT, 14 December 2023 | Updated: [...]

Gastric Balloon in Norway: Are Overseas Options the Key to Savings?

Obesity is a global health concern, and individuals struggling with excessive weight often seek weight loss solutions to improve their quality of life. The gastric [...]

Simple ‘jump test’ that anyone can do to instantly see whether they have APPENDICITIS – which strikes down hundreds of thousands of Americans each year

If you can jump up without doubling over in pain, you may not have appendicitisThere are other easy at-home tests to see if you have [...]

This is what the most attractive jaws looks like, according to science

The most attractive male jaw has been revealed by researchers. A researcher from the University of Brussels in Belgium conducted two online surveys using black and [...]

HEALTH NOTES: More Britons say no to booze

By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 9 December 2023 | Updated: 02:25 GMT, 10 December 2023 More than a third of people in [...]

Patients offered yoga, tai chi and boxing ‘prehab’ classes in effort to slash cancer re-admission rates by half

Re-admission to hospital following cancer surgery costs the NHS £1.7bn a yearNHS chiefs hope reducing the rate could help slash the record 7.7m waiting list By [...]

Man, 65, in Los Angeles develops a ‘cheesy’ yellow tumor on his shoulder after bizarre reaction to Pfizer Covid vaccine

The tumor was not infected and was confirmed to be non-cancerousThe mass, diagnosed as a pilomatrixoma, was removed via minor surgeryREAD MORE: What's the truth about Covid [...]

Girl, 2, dies after catching rare virus from a PIGEON – and doctors don’t know how she got infected

The toddler is believed to be only the fifth human victim of Newcastle DiseaseThe virus strain causes a raft of deadly symptoms like twisted necks [...]

How light therapy can help dementia patients by boosting sleep, easing depression and reducing aggressive behaviour

The study suggests exposure to bright light can help by resetting body clocksBy Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 00:55 GMT, 7 December 2023 | Updated: [...]

Physical therapist reveals five genius exercises that instantly ease back pain – and can be done from your bed

By Emma Nelson Published: 17:00 GMT, 6 December 2023 | Updated: 17:54 GMT, 6 December 2023 Whether it's from lifting too many weights or sitting [...]

Doctors have invented a medical name for the feeling of ‘meh’ – and it could be a serious psychological condition that affects 10 million Americans

Persistent depressive disorder is a little-known form of mild depression It affects 10 million Americans of all ages, with women more prone to itREAD MORE: Getting [...]

Britain’s obesity crisis is costing UK nearly £100billion a year and will ruin Rishi Sunak’s plans to get the sick back to work, analysis suggests

Ministers being urged to crackdown on junk food with smoking-style restrictionsBy Matt Strudwick Published: 01:56 GMT, 4 December 2023 | Updated: 02:05 GMT, 4 December [...]