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DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: ‘Seeing’ a ghost is a wake-up call you can mute

Have you ever seen a ghost? I haven’t, but my wife, Clare, woke me earlier this week, convinced there were ghosts in our bedroom. ‘I can see them mo... read more

Surgeons are refusing sex change surgeries to trans people that are too fat

Trans people who are obese are being denied gender-affirming surgeries because of their size, it has been revealed.  Surgeons in the US have been refusing to c... read more

Revolutionary cancer blood test will speed up diagnosis and help cut NHS backlog

Revolutionary cancer blood test will speed up diagnosis and help cut NHS backlog — while drug that slashes chances of breast cancer is returning NHS trial fou... read more

A bad sex life in middle-age raises men’s risk of DEMENTIA, study suggests

A bad sex life in middle-age raises men’s risk of DEMENTIA, study suggests By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 18:22 BST, 2 June 20... read more

What makes a kid a killer? ‘Perfect storm’ of medication may be cause

The murder of a nine-year-old boy by his sister, 12, has gripped the nation and left people asking: What turns a seemingly ordinary child into a killer? The Okl... read more

I’m a dermatologist – here are my 9 key tips on staying safe in the sun

Brits are set to bask in the sunshine this weekend. Highs of 22C (71.6F) are expected in London, Southampton and Glasgow on Saturday and the summer sunshine is ... read more

Vegan men perceived as less suitable for ‘masculine jobs’, study finds

Ditching cheese could dampen your career prospects.   For vegans are less likely to be hired – especially if the candidate is male, research has reveale... read more

THIRD American dies from fungal brain infection linked to plastic surgery in Mexico

THIRD American dies from fungal brain infection linked to plastic surgery in Mexico: CDC says anyone who’s crossed border for certain cosmetic ops should ... read more

I’m a pediatrician. This is what you do if a baby is choking

Dr Grace Arteaga, from the Minnesota-based Mayo Clinic, advised on how to help choking children A pediatrician has revealed what you should do if a baby or youn... read more

Life-extending breast cancer drug slashes risk of disease returning by a QUARTER, study suggests

Life-extending breast cancer drug slashes risk of disease returning by a QUARTER, study suggests Patients took ribociclib alongside hormonal therapy after tradi... read more

UK should print ‘poison in every puff’ warning on cigarettes after Canada makes world first move

The UK should brandish individual cigarettes with health warning labels under reforms to stamp out smoking, experts have said.  It would match the step taken b... read more

Number of Brits undergoing gender-changing ops doubles in a decade, fascinating stats reveal 

NHS medics performed one gender-changing procedure nearly every day last year, figures show. The record number (355) — obtained by MailOnline analysis — ill... read more

I’m a doctor – here’s why you crave chocolate when you’re stressed

We eat chocolate to celebrate good times, as a sweet treat to pick us up and for the pure enjoyment of the flavour. But there is another, more negative, emotion... read more

Cancer blood test could be offered by GPs to speed up diagnoses and reduce NHS backlog

A simple blood test for cancer being trialled by the NHS could be given by GPs to speed up diagnoses and reduce backlogs, world-first data suggests. An NHS tria... read more

Biden taps former Obama staffer as new CDC director as the agency’s repuation remains in tatters

Biden taps former Obama staffer as new CDC director – with agency’s reputation in tatters after Covid mishandlings By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health... read more

Record number of women in their FORTIES are having children, says CDC

A record number of women in their 40s are having children, official data shows — as the birth rate continues to drop off in younger age groups. Data from the ... read more

The truth about berberine, the plant-derived supplement dubbed nature’s Ozempic

A dietary supplement dubbed ‘nature’s Ozempic’ is taking the internet by storm with thousands of people extolling its weight loss benefits. The plant-deri... read more

Doctors find rolls of cash inside suspected drug mule in Colombia

Not a clean BILL of health: Doctors find rolls of cash inside suspected drug mule in Colombia — after he suffered extreme constipation and stomach ache By Luk... read more

FDA issues warning about Ozempic ‘cocktails’ being doled out by pharmacies

FDA issues warning about dangerous Ozempic ‘cocktails’ that are making people sick — as rogue pharmacies cash in on shortage of weight-loss shot B... read more

DM.com explores the ‘extended breastfeeding’ trend with mothers  

Most moms stop breastfeeding after just a few months, but some are bucking the trend by nursing until their children reach school age and beyond. Priscilla Mort... read more

The woman who lost 7lbs in 6 weeks by taking ‘miracle’ weight loss remedy peddled on TikTok

The hashtag #berberine has racked up 58million views on TikTok. Dozens of users of the plant-based supplement have documented unbelievable weight-loss transform... read more

Boost your gut health with this celebrity-approved supplement – claim your 25% off reader discount

REVEALED: The celebrities’ secret to gut health! Alexandra Burke, Lisa Snowdon, and Gemma Atkinson’s favourite supplement – enjoy 25% off with... read more

From cow’s and oat to soya and almond – dietician reveals which milk is really best for health

Shoppers are spoiled for choice when choosing which milk to add to their shopping basket.  While cow’s milk remains Britain’s favourite, all major ... read more

UK watchdog accused of ‘disturbing obfuscation’ of Covid vaccine deaths

Britain’s medicines safety watchdog was today accused of engaging in ‘disturbing’ practices regarding the investigation of Covid vaccine death... read more