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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 Xa... read more

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 a... read more

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... read more

Experimental therapy fights untreatable brain cancer with genetically modified HERPES virus

Researchers in Massachusetts are testing the therapy called CAN-3110 The treatment is injected into the tumor to provoke an immune response READ MORE: FDA appro... read more

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 people Results show eating two servings of red meat a week raises type 2 diabetes risk  By... read more

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 indent Results are temporary and doctors warn the process could result in scarring READ MO... read more

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 simple exerci... read more

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 are spen... read more

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 scan READ... read more

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 to a gre... read more

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 effective Solriamfetol, brand name SUNOSI, was found to make the biggest difference READ MOR... read more

‘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 swimmin... read more

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 ‘... read more

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 away The North East Ambulance Service has iss... read more

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 ‘distre... read more

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 | Upda... read more

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 Octobe... read more

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 sex Dr Karan Rajan said caffeine increasing blood flow may get you to ‘peak arousal... read more

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 jabs Experts say... read more

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 relaxed Humming may soothe effect on ‘fight or flig... read more

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 data Contact burns caused by heating appliances have increased by 200 per cent  By Jonathan Nea... read more

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 health Grapes are high in antioxidants which keep eyes healthy, scientists believe READ MO... read more

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 mona... read more

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 million Strikes have cost hospitals more than £700 million this financial year  By Kumai... read more