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I had Covid more than two years ago and I still from suffer crippling bowel problems 

For the past two and a half years, Abbey Robb has had to take ‘precautions’ every time she leaves the house. Having been plagued by stomach problems... read more

The tiny changes in your voice that give away whether you are faking a sickie

Could saying a single sentence reveal if you have a major health problem? This may soon be possible thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) programs that promise... read more

The sound wave ‘torpedos’ that could cut your blood pressure 

A torpedo-like device that zaps nerves with sound waves has been shown to lower high blood pressure. When the gadget, smaller than a matchstick, is placed insid... read more

The £15 loaf of sourdough that ‘helps you sleep and boosts your immune system’

You might already be a convert to sourdough bread — perhaps you even make your own.  But did you know that, made with the right ingredients, it could improve... read more

DR MARTIN SCURR: Why do I always have to cough after eating? 

After any meal, regardless of the time of day or what I’ve eaten, I have to cough to clear my throat of food and drink. I’ve put up with this for ye... read more

Wegovy and Ozempic could be anti-addiction drugs as they cure drinking and shopping habits

Patients taking the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy are reporting an unusual added benefit — they are free from other addictions that used to rule their ... read more

Countries with the fattest under-5s revealed… and top place might surprise you

Countries with the world’s fattest kids are today named and shamed in a startling analysis which comes amid spiralling obesity rates across the planet. Ne... read more

I’m a paramedic – the life-saving hack all parents need to know

I’m a paramedic – the life-saving hack all parents need to know Paramedics test reveals raw carrot and apple are choking hazards for  babies Cookin... read more

Shoppers share how food supplement TRANSFORMED their psoriasis

‘Impressive, almost unbelievable’: Shoppers share how £20 food supplement TRANSFORMED their severe psoriasis in dramatic before and after photos By... read more

Women are TWICE as likely to die after a heart attack, study finds

Women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack compared to men, a study suggests. More than 30,000 women a year in the UK are admitted to hospi... read more

Chelsea Flower Show encourages gardeners to grow plant which can cause pain ‘as bad as childbirth’

Cistus  Often known as rock rose, these evergreen plants come in shades of white, pink or purple. All species of cistus are drought tolerant and can survive in... read more

Alert over little-known allergy which strikes one in fifty Brits

Doctors have today warned of a little-known food allergy that often gets mistaken with hayfever. One in 50 Brits are thought to suffer from pollen food syndrome... read more

‘Super-fertile’ mother, 30, fell pregnant TWICE in a month after conceiving daughters 28 days apart

A mother who was told she was pregnant with twins was left baffled when she found out that they were actually conceived one month apart. Sophie Small, 30, and h... read more

You really may be able to drink away your pain!

You really CAN drink away your pain: Scientists say moderate boozing may ‘actually be beneficial’ One to seven alcoholic drinks per week may reduce ... read more

England’s worst-performing hospitals REVEALED: Interactive map lays bare state of all 268 sites

All of England’s worst-performing hospitals are today named and shamed by our damning analysis. MailOnline’s huge audit — laid bare in an interact... read more

Book a private op… through the NHS app! Shake-up will let patients ‘shop around’ for treatment

Book a private op… through the NHS app! Shake-up will let patients ‘shop around’ for quickest treatment in bid to bust record waiting list  P... read more

NHS is forced to pay out £4million in compensation and legal fees to victims of sex attacks

The NHS has paid out millions of pounds in compensation and legal fees over sex attacks since 2018, new figures show.   The health service has paid £2,174,65... read more

The report that shows Labour can’t be trusted to run the NHS

If you happen to be one of the 700,000 people who live in North Wales, then your health and happiness lies in the hands of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health... read more

Weigh the Benefits and Risks of Removing Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that involves removing one or more of the third molars, also known as wisdom teeth. These teeth are located... read more

The Benefits, Types of Treatments of Affordable Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those affecting the spine. Chiropractors util... read more

Why the elderly take the blame if they pile on the pounds…

Older generations are far more likely to take responsibility for their weight than younger people, research shows. Experts say a ‘blitz spirit’ and sense of... read more

Menopause drug that ‘switches off’ hot flushes could be available by the end of the year

Menopause drug that ‘switches off’ hot flushes in just days could be available by the end of the year after it was approved in the US in lifeline fo... read more

Gross reason why you shouldn’t store your toothbrush in bathroom

I’m a dentist and here’s why I NEVER keep my toothbrush in the bathroom – and once you know the reason, you won’t do it either TikTok de... read more

Experts warn Ozempic is causing wave of plastic surgeries to fix loose skin

The rocketing popularity of weight loss drugs such as Wegovy is fueling another cosmetic trend — plastic surgery to lift saggy skin. With hundreds of thousand... read more