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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

 Batch code October 2024: 3261, 3262 November 2024: 3282, 3283 December 2024: 3322 November 2024: 3281, 3282 December 2024:  3321, 3322 January 2024, Mar... read more

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

An unhealthy diet Fast food, cured meats and sugary treats might be making your periods worse, Dr Adiele Hoffman, a physician in the UK, said. One 2018 study in... read more

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 not... read more

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’ protein Experts hope the findings could lead to cancer treatmentsÂ... read more

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 data has revealed.  The latest N... read more

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 has rev... read more

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 weekends By Victoria Allen Published: 01:24 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 02:02 GMT, 18 Decemb... read more

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

 Fezolinetant could be transformative in tackling symptoms of menopause By Victoria Allen Published: 01:02 GMT, 18 December 2023 | Updated: 01:19 GMT, 18 Decem... read more

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 irritation Researchers found ingredients that have previously been linked to allergies  ... read more

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 people Opposition politicians have called for drastic restrictions on the sales of vapes  By E... read more

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 perfect treat after five day... read more

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 of ha... read more

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 2019/20 By Brend... read more

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 seizures The new jab can help children with a specific drug resistant form of epilepsy By... read more

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 |... read more

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 superma... read more

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 similar long-term s... read more

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 servi... read more

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 drink... read more

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 stroke By Kate Pickles Health Editor Publ... read more

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 infection By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 01:03 GMT, 14 December 2023 | Updated: ... read more

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 ga... read more

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 appendicitis There are other easy at-home tests to see if you have a swollen appendix  READ ... read more

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 blac... read more