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America is suffering a shortage of LAXATIVES due to surging demand –  and hybrid working is partly to blame

Americans generally do not eat enough fiber, which is needed for gut health Hybrid working can lead to irregular mealtimes and affect bowl movement  READ MORE:... read more

Urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for Costa sandwiches and wraps because they may contain STONES

Food safety watchdogs say the sandwiches and wraps are ‘unsafe to eat’  Costa warns the small stones could be a chocking hazard in its food recall... read more

Listeria cases surge in New South Wales

By Eli Green For Nca Newswire Updated: 08:15 BST, 8 September 2023 Millions of Australians have been warned to be on alert as cases of listeriosis rise in the c... read more

Should you change how you take care of your teeth while you’re pregnant?

The state of your dental health is probably not something you give any thought to at all when you are pregnant. Pregnancy can have an impact on both your teeth ... read more

Period and fertility app probe over fears they’re harvesting women’s personal data and targeting them with pregnancy-related ads

By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Updated: 15:43 BST, 7 September 2023 Health apps used to track women’s periods and fertility are to be r... read more

Scientists grow artificial embryo model WITHOUT using sperm or an egg in world-first – and it tested positive on a pregnancy test

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 19:26 BST, 6 September 2023 Scientists have grown an entity very close to a human embryo — witho... read more

Will YOU be wearing a face mask in public as Covid cases rise? Vote here and tell us why in the comments

By Dailymail.Com Health Team Updated: 16:36 BST, 6 September 2023 Poll Will YOU be wearing a face mask in public as Covid cases rise? YES 6 votes NO 10 votes UN... read more

New Covid booster shots to be rolled out next WEDNESDAY – but just 17% of Americans got the last one

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 15:56 BST, 6 September 2023 New Covid boosters are set to be rolled out as early as next Wednesday â€... read more

Expert reveals how to live healthier for longer (and it’s not dieting or exercise)

‘Having a good laugh’ is just as important for remaining healthy well into old age  Socialising boosts brain health and can protect against heart d... read more

Autism could be diagnosed YEARS in advance by tracking toddlers’ eye movements, study suggests

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:13 BST, 5 September 2023 Autism could be diagnosed years in advance by tracking toddlers’... read more

Experts discover one of the first scientifically proven ways to beat jet lag

By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:08 BST, 5 September 2023 Eating a big breakfast and sunbathing on the first day of vacation could b... read more

Parents lose more than two months of sleep in the first year of their child’s life as study finds mothers and fathers miss out on four-and-a-half hours of shut eye every night

Tired parents typically miss out on four and a half hours of sleep each night  By Katherine Lawton Updated: 01:08 BST, 5 September 2023 Bleary-eyed new parents... read more

The Role of Sport Physiotherapy: Keeping Athletes in Peak Condition

In the world of sports, athletes strive for perfection, pushing their bodies to the limit to achieve peak performance. But in the relentless pursuit of greatnes... read more

Kids with high BMI at increased risk of developing depression later in life, study suggests

By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 17:37 BST, 4 September 2023 Children with a high body mass index are at greater risk of depression, ne... read more

Covid cases nearly DOUBLE in a month with estimates showing almost 93,000 new infections each day

Data shows cases have increased by 50,000 in September from start of August The rise in cases comes alongside the emergence of a new Covid variant  By Kate Pi... read more

The Dawn of Home Flu Testing: A Glimpse into Australia’s Medical Revolution

Picture a world where diagnosing the flu is as simple as a few swift steps within the comfort of your own place. This revolution is now at our doorstep, promisi... read more

Exploring the TFL Muscle and Iliacus Muscle Functions, Exercises, and Tips

The human body comprises numerous muscles, each serving a specific purpose. While some muscles might be familiar to many, others remain relatively unknown, like... read more

Joint pain can have ‘significantly higher’ impact on women both physically and emotionally

 40 per cent of women reported a decline in their mental health due to joint pain By Kate Pickles Health Editor Updated: 00:24 BST, 4 September 2023 Women are ... read more

‘Lifechanging’ migraine pill which slashes attacks by half set to be available in months

 Taken daily, trials showed the drug had double the success of current tablets By Kate Pickles Health Editor Updated: 00:19 BST, 4 September 2023 Millions of ... read more

Just one in five women are aware of womb cancer risks from taking higher-than-prescribed doses of HRT

Four in five women are unaware of cancer risks of boosting their doses of HRT By Ethan Ennals Updated: 23:15 BST, 2 September 2023 Four out of five women are u... read more

Hidden STI affects around 500,000 Britons – but fewer than one in five of us have ever heard of it

Mgen infects the urinary and genital tracts of both men and women via sex It is estimated one to two per cent of Britons aged 16 to 44 are affected By Daily Mai... read more

At-home fertility tests may mislead women – giving them unnecessary anxiety or a ‘false sense of security’ warn experts

Private blood tests, widely available online, claim to determine women’s fertility By Eve Simmons Updated: 22:52 BST, 2 September 2023 At-home fertility t... read more

Doctor explains why you rarely ever feel a mosquito bite at the time

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 22:33 BST, 1 September 2023 A doctor has explained why you might not feel a mosquito bite at the t... read more

Woman, 37, in West Virginia suffers a stroke triggered by amusement park ride at county fair – one of just 20 cases ever worldwide

During the ride, the woman lost control over the muscles on her right-hand side She could not walk properly after getting off the ride and was rushed to the ER ... read more