Health

About time! Doctors in talks with the Department of Health to put an end to NHS strikes

In July, Health Secretary Steve Barclay said they would get a rise of 6 per cent By Shaun Wooler Health Editor Published: 01:45 BST, 21 October [...]

Spending time with other half has great health benefits – even if you argue

People who spend time with partners have lower levels of C-reactive protein Simply being in same room as a loved one whether awake or sleeping counted By [...]

I’m a nutritionist – this home gut health test using BAKING SODA shows how good your digestion is

A nutritionist has shared how a simple test can help measure stomach acid levels, a key indicator of gut health.Meg McDonald, a holistic nutritionist, posted [...]

Record 65% of NHS maternity units are failing meet safety standards, report suggests

Report says majority of NHS maternity are 'inadequate' or 'require improvement' Care Quality Commission says 65% fail safety standards, up from 54% last yearRegulator said one-in-ten [...]

Experimental therapy fights untreatable brain cancer with genetically modified HERPES virus

Researchers in Massachusetts are testing the therapy called CAN-3110The treatment is injected into the tumor to provoke an immune responseREAD MORE: FDA approves $12,000 cancer [...]

Just TWO bacon sandwiches a week ‘raises your risk of type 2 diabetes’ as scientists claim you should limit red meat to just one 70g serving a week

US researchers examined eating habits and diabetes rates for 200,000 peopleResults show eating two servings of red meat a week raises type 2 diabetes risk By [...]

TikTok trend that sees influencers give themselves dimples could cause permanent nerve damage and facial scarring

Cherry-shaped device pinches inner and outer cheek together, creating indentResults are temporary and doctors warn the process could result in scarringREAD MORE: TikTok 'bone smashing' [...]

If you suffer from shoulder pain and stiffness after a long day at the office, try my simple 30-second osteopath-approved exercise

By Louise Allingham For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:37 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 08:39 BST, 18 October 2023 An osteopath has shared a [...]

Menopausal women are spending more on ALCOHOL than groceries to help them beat hot flushes

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 00:01 BST, 18 October 2023 | Updated: 00:37 BST, 18 October 2023 Menopausal women [...]

Woman, 80, has lived her whole life without realizing she has a 3cm-long needle in her BRAIN – and the reason it’s there is horrifying

The Russian woman survived attempted infanticide by her parents during WWII Doctors found needle at the top of her brain by happenstance during a CT scanREAD [...]

How having your tonsils removed could raise your risk of ARTHRITIS in old age

By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 23:30 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 00:24 BST, 17 October 2023 Having tonsils removed in childhood is linked [...]

Is this caffeine 2.0? Scientists discover drug that battles daytime sleepiness better than an espresso

Researchers from Canada found that three anti-fatigue drugs may be effectiveSolriamfetol, brand name SUNOSI, was found to make the biggest differenceREAD MORE: One in five Americans [...]

‘I had no idea guys got breast cancer’ – then I was diagnosed with stage four tumors

A Florida man was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer after having 'no idea' that men could develop the disease.Zac Yarbrough, 43, was swimming with his [...]

American Pharmacists Association’s new trans-friendly guide urges staff to use ‘chest’ instead of ‘breasts’ and ‘cycle’ rather than ‘period’

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:58 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 17:02 BST, 16 October 2023 Pharmacists should refer to 'breasts' [...]

Patient in her 50s who was declared ‘dead’ by paramedics then ‘woke up’ in hospital passes away

Patient in her 50s who was declared 'dead' by paramedics then 'woke up' in hospital passes awayThe North East Ambulance Service has issued an apology [...]

Patient who was declared ‘dead’ by paramedics ‘wakes up’ in hospital hours later: Ambulance service apologises for causing ‘distress’ to the family as it launches probe

Patient who was declared 'dead' by paramedics 'wakes up' in hospital hours later: Ambulance service apologises for causing 'distress' to the family as it launches [...]

The fat jab that can help you lose a fifth of your weight – Tirzepatide is hailed as the ‘King Kong’ of anti-obesity treatment

A new study has shown weight-loss jab tirzepatide could help slimmers stay trim By Victoria Allen Science Editor Published: 01:55 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 02:09 [...]

Millions of Brits are banishing home gym equipment to storage in October… and taking it out again in the new year

13mil households have a whopping £1.5bn-worth of unused fitness equipment By Matt Drake Published: 00:54 BST, 16 October 2023 | Updated: 00:54 BST, 16 October 2023 [...]

Is coffee the key to better sex? Doctor claims caffeine can help your love life

An NHS surgeon has revealed how coffee could be key to enjoying better sexDr Karan Rajan said caffeine increasing blood flow may get you to [...]

Doctors ration weight loss drugs for teenagers because of a national shortage – triggering a boom in private prescriptions for the skinny jabs

Doctors ration weight loss drugs for teenagers because of a national shortage - triggering a boom in private prescriptions for the skinny jabsExperts say Ozempic, [...]

Seven in ten Brits have let stress overwhelm them… but humming twice a day can make you far more relaxed

Seven in ten Brits have let stress overwhelm them... but humming twice a day can make you far more relaxedHumming may soothe effect on 'fight [...]

Has Britain’s cost-of-living crisis led to a surge of burns victims being treated by the NHS as hard-up families seek cheaper ways to keep warm?

Hot water burns have increased by 400 per cent according to NHS dataContact burns caused by heating appliances have increased by 200 per cent By Jonathan [...]

If you hate carrots, you’ll love this: GRAPES also help you see in the dark, study suggests

Just a few handfuls a day for four months improved key markers of eye healthGrapes are high in antioxidants which keep eyes healthy, scientists believeREAD [...]

I just celebrated my 107th birthday – my secret to a long life won’t break the bank

By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 12:52 BST, 13 October 2023 | Updated: 13:08 BST, 13 October 2023 She's seen five British [...]

NHS bosses call for a £1 billion bailout from the Treasury to avert a ‘profound financial crisis’ following doctor strikes

Plea comes as number waiting for routine procedures hit a record 7.75 millionStrikes have cost hospitals more than £700 million this financial year By Kumail Jaffer [...]

Horror motorcycle accident sees Italian man’s testicle dislocate and sling INSIDE his abdomen

The man, in his 20s, had had his testicle pushed inside his own bodyDoctors were able to surgically reposition it in an operation lasting 1.5 [...]

Could PEEPS lose their famous fluorescent color? Candy company Just Born becomes first to pledge to strip cancer-causing food dye from its marshmallow birds after California’s ‘Skittles Ban’

The color dye additive has been shown to cause thyroid cancer in mice After Easter 2024, Just Born will no longer use red dye No. 3 [...]

Major safety alert over CBD products promoted by celebrities including Claudia Winkleman is issued by watchdogs

Experts warn regular long-term cannabidiol use may harm the liver and thyroid By Sean Poulter Consumer Affairs Editor Published: 00:15 BST, 12 October 2023 | Updated: [...]

Adding an extra cup of unsweetened coffee to your daily routine leads to sustained weight loss, study suggests

READ MORE: Wegovy now linked to another serious health condition, says studyBy Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 19:04 BST, 11 October 2023 | Updated: [...]

Two herbicides detected in up to 98% of children may cause learning and social difficulties, study warns

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:50 BST, 11 October 2023 | Updated: 16:56 BST, 11 October 2023 The two most widely used [...]

I was never ashamed of my wiggly, magical belly after having three kids and losing 130lbs – but I’m so happy with my tummy tuck

By Zeenia Naqvee Published: 16:43 BST, 11 October 2023 | Updated: 16:47 BST, 11 October 2023 A mother-of-three who was left with a pouch of [...]