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‘Fat genes that raise the risk of having an eating disorder 

Shocking figures show more than 1.2 million people in the UK are estimated to have an eating disorder, and hospital admissions for those severely affected have ... read more

I had a mole removed out of vanity, only to be told I had a rare blood cancer

‘I am so grateful that I got that silly little cyst removed — it saved my life,’ says Laura, 28, a chartered legal executive from Long Eaton, Derbyshire L... read more

‘Jelly’ that could renew damaged knee joints

An injection of jelly could help treat worn-out joints. Scientists hope the jab, using jelly found in donated umbilical cords, will stimulate the growth of cush... read more

How your tears may soon help save your life

Here’s a good reason to start crying with happiness: your tears could soon save your life by providing an early warning of cancer, diabetes and autoimmune dis... read more

New urine test could detect aggressive form of prostate cancer missed by as many as 1 in 5 scans 

New urine test could detect aggressive form of prostate cancer often missed by as many as one in five diagnostic scans The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer C... read more

At least 1,500 people complain that they developed ringing in the ears after their vaccine 

Half the UK population has now had at least one jab against Covid-19 and Public Health England says the vaccines have already saved at least 6,000 lives and st... read more

Should you ignore the food traffic lights?

You see them on food packets — red, amber and green colours that are supposed to depict whether the food you are putting in your basket is healthy — or not.... read more

Hooked on the ANXIETY pills experts are calling the new VALIUM

Sharon Davies has a simple message for anyone whose GP recommends they start taking the drug pregabalin to deal with anxiety. ‘Don’t,’ she says. ‘Please... read more

Uber will now deliver at-home Covid tests to more than 20 cities in as little as 1 HOUR

Uber will now deliver at-home Covid tests to more than 20 cities including Houston, Fort Lauderdale and Seattle in as little as 1 HOUR Uber has teamed up with e... read more

Pfizer’s at-home pill to ‘cure’ COVID-19 might be available by the end of the year

Covid PILL could be ready THIS year: Pfizer says the first safety trials will end in May and the at-home ‘cure’ could ship by fall Pfizer Inc is cur... read more

Rate of Americans skipping second shots doubles as first shots fall by half

The number of Americans skipping their second doses of two-shot COVID-19 vaccines has more than doubled since February, according to Centers for Disease Control... read more

US reports 32K new cases while Florida’s daily infection rate falls lower than Michigan’s OR NYC’s

Coronavirus cases and deaths across the United States have fallen to their lowest numbers since early fall. On Sunday, the U.S. recorded 32,065 new infections, ... read more

Covid US: Biden to announce new CDC guidance on outdoor masks tomorrow

President Biden is expected to announce new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice on masking tomorrow, and it could say that fully-vaccinated ... read more

The Best Hospital for Brain Tumor Treatment

Brain tumors require sophisticated treatment, as they affect one of the vital organs. According to statistics, malignant brain tumors are diagnosed in 5-6 peopl... read more

The truth about the theory that Covid is a winter disease

A summer third wave: it’s the nightmare scenario we all are hoping won’t happen when Britain opens up for business on June 21. But predictions of s... read more

Doctors using ‘rescue therapy’ treatment that reverses abortion pill told it may be dangerous

Doctors using ‘rescue therapy’ treatment that reverses abortion pill are accused of having scant evidence it works and told it may be dangerous Doct... read more

If I’m too old to have HRT, how can I stop night time sweats? DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions

I am 74 and suffering terribly with night sweats. The doctor says there is nothing she can do as I am too old for HRT. Night sweats are one of the most common s... read more

DIY drug infusion that halves the risk of relapse to benefit hundreds of thousands of MS patients

Hundreds of thousands of British multiple sclerosis patients are to benefit from a DIY drug infusion that they can administer in their own home. The monthly jab... read more

HEALTH NOTES: Surfing the web comes of age in lockdown

HEALTH NOTES: Surfing the web comes of age in lockdown as study finds it boosts mental health of older people By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 2... read more

How safe is it to take Roaccutane?

In December 2003, 22-year-old Jon Medland, from Devon, grew irritated by a collection of angry, red pimples decorating his shoulder blades. Topical creams, pre... read more

Nurses could fix leaky bladders – by injecting them with BOTOX

Nurses offering a jab of Botox to the bladder, and special clinics dedicated to embarrassing leaks, are needed to tackle one of Britain’s most urgent hea... read more

Why experts say there’s no need to panic about Covid variants… at least for now

It has been nearly two weeks since Britain’s pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and shops reopened and, so far, things appear to be going according to plan.... read more

Essential Skin Care & Beauty Tools to Get You Mom on This Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to shop for the best Skin Care Devices for your mother. There are two types of mothers, one ... read more

US vaccination sites closing down in at least seven states amid falling demand

At least seven vaccination sites across the U.S. are closing amid falling demand for COVID-19 shots.   A Kaiser Family Foundation report warned this week that... read more