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Global nursing body warns NHS recruitment from poorer countries like Ghana is ‘out of control’

The recruitment of nurses from poor countries by rich nations such as the UK is 'out of control', a global nursing body has warned.The International [...]

Forget Viagra! Men can now get another erection drug without needing a prescription

Forget Viagra! Men can now get another erection drug without needing a prescription (and it's said to be even better than the little blue pill!)By [...]

Disposable vapes like Elf and Geek bars should be BANNED entirely, say top paediatricians

Ministers should ban disposable vapes because they are increasingly used by children and are harmful to the environment, doctors say.The Royal College of Paediatrics and [...]

Kids breastfed for at least year are 38% more likely to get As in exams, study finds

Breastfeeding for longer could help children do better in their exams.Children breastfed for at least a year were 38 per cent more likely to get [...]

Woman who thought bouts of dizziness at the gym finds out it was symptom of stage four lymphoma

A 'super-fit' woman who put bouts of dizziness down to not trying hard enough at the gym has been diagnosed with a type of blood [...]

New DIY test that can spot bowel cancer even earlier

New DIY test that can spot bowel cancer even earlierThe at-home test analyses a stool sample to examine the DNA of any tumourBy Roger Dobson [...]

Rise of the super fungus: Diseases from ringworm to deadly lung disease are becoming untreatable

An old infectious foe is returning with a vengeance: it's called ringworm. Despite the name, it is not a worm but a contagious skin fungus [...]

I had a seizure at the age of 28 – and a tummy bug was to blame

Waking one morning at a friend's London home, Sophie Hillyard found herself struggling with textbook symptoms of a crashing hangover: a pounding headache and waves [...]

World’s first baby is born from a transplanted uterus implanted by a robot

A baby boy carried in a uterus that was implanted into his mother by a robot has been born in a world first.The youngster, who [...]

I survived my heart attack, but life under doctor’s orders may be the death of me!

Life changes in an instant. Last month I had a cardiac arrest in a Morrisons car park. Defibrillator deployed. Air ambulance to hospital. Huge drama. [...]

Why having a salt tooth might be the cause of your high blood pressure

Would you always choose crisps over chocolate? You're not alone. While many of us may admit to a sweet tooth, a recent YouGov poll revealed [...]

I’d never want to be cared for by an AI doctor – and here’s why

Constant cough? Abdominal pains? Change in bowel habits? These are the types of problems any healthcare system should be able to help you with.It should [...]

Martin Scurr: Why an op can leave you wobbly months later

Fifteen months ago I had a right hip replacement. It went well, and after a couple of days the pain was gone. However, since then [...]

Ecologist claims he is IMMUNE to attacks from the disease-carrying ticks – and his body KILLS them

A 68-year-old ecologist in New York has claimed that his immune system kills ticks that bite him.Richard Ostfeld has spent decades studying the critters in [...]

‘Silver tsunami’ of older cancer patients to hit NHS

The rising ageing population will see UK cancer cases surge by a third within the next two decades.Deaths are expected to rise by a quarter [...]

Urgent warning over ‘risky’ hay fever jabs sold for just £40 as UK is battered by ‘pollen bomb’

Private clinics are illegally promoting hay fever jabs, cashing in on fears the UK will be hit by a 'pollen bomb' in the coming days.MailOnline found [...]

Texas becomes 17th state to ban transgender care for minors

Texas has become the 17th state to outlaw gender-affirming care for teenagers.Republican Governor Greg Abbot signed a bill Friday banning puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery [...]

My son was born with bulging eyes and totally blind – but baffled doctors don’t know why

My son was born with bulging eyes and totally blind - but baffled doctors don't know whyKobi-Jai Morgan was born in March 2022 with bruising [...]

Benefits of original Covid lockdown were ‘a drop in the bucket compared to the costs’

Draconian lockdown measures taken to stop the spread of Covid in early 2020 may have saved just 1,700 lives, analysis suggests.Economists today claimed their findings [...]

Breakthrough in treating one of the deadliest cancers

Breakthrough in treating one of the deadliest blood cancers: 'Remarkably effective' new immunotherapy can slow disease's progress by 74%By Kate Pickles Health Editor In Chicago [...]

Cancer epidemic in young people laid bare: colorectal cancer cases in under-40s DOUBLED by 2030

Colon cancer deaths among young people are expected to have doubled in two decades by 2030, experts warn. The cancer - which is especially hard to [...]

YouTube is playing 30-second adverts before FIRST AID videos

After finding someone unconscious and calling emergency services, a worried bystander might turn to YouTube for a reminder on how to perform CPR.But the site [...]

Which foods are ultra-processed and are they bad for you? List plus expert views on health impact

Food can be divided into four categories, from unprocessed to ultra-processed.Despite being an unfamiliar term, much of what we eat nowadays will fall into the [...]

Britain’s most calorific sausage rolls revealed… and Gregg’s ISN’T the worst offender

Britain's most calorific sausage roll is even worse for your waistline than two pints of beer, analysis shows. But the worst offender is not sold at [...]

The bizarre ‘movement’ resurrecting women’s flailing libido by giving them mind-blowing orgasms

Women claim to have revived their flailing sex drives thanks to a bizarre new trend seemingly sweeping the US. The fad — nicknamed a 'movement' by [...]

Expert reveals 9 ways to sleep well during hay fever season

Many will have heard the uptake in sneezes and sniffles around the office these past few weeks. Millions in the UK suffer with hay fever - [...]

I got pregnant at the same time as my mother

A mother and daughter who became pregnant at the same time each gave birth to baby boys just two weeks apart - and the uncle [...]

I was told I was ‘too old’ to get pregnant – but gave birth to a miracle baby at 45

A 45-year-old woman who was told she was 'too old' to fall pregnant has welcomed a 'miracle' baby boy - and she believes viagra was [...]

Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Condition Management Through Heart Bug Monitors

Since the introduction of heart rate monitors, cardiologists have made significant strides in both the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. These devices have completely [...]

Exploring the Non-surgical and Surgical Approaches as Viable Options for Hip Treatment

Hip problems, including injury, arthritis, and other conditions, can significantly impact a person's mobility and quality of life. Finding the right approach for hip treatment [...]

‘Worrying trend’ as nearly twice as many young adults are not working due to ill health

Generation sicknote: 'Worrying trend' as nearly twice as many young adults are not working due to ill health compared with a decade agoMost of those [...]

PM to pledge £1billion to train tens of thousands of extra nurses, midwives, doctors and dentists

PM to pledge £1billion to train tens of thousands of extra nurses, midwives, doctors and dentists over next five yearsThe Prime Minister hopes the extra [...]

You’re more likely to have serious heart attack on a Monday than on any other day, scientists reveal

Happy Monday everybody! Scientists reveal you're more likely to have a serious heart attack today than on any other day of the weekBy Shaun Wooller [...]

Don’t worry if your partner’s snoring forces you to sleep in different rooms…

Don't worry if your partner's snoring forces you to sleep in different rooms... It could SAVE your marriage!By Emma Powell Deputy Showbusiness News Editor Updated: [...]

Thousands of bowel cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy with no impact on their survival

Thousands of bowel cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy with no impact on their survivalNine in 10 patients who skipped radiotherapy as likely to be [...]

Quality Control and Assurance in Vitamin Manufacturing

In today's health-conscious world, the demand for dietary supplements is on the rise. As consumers increasingly seek ways to enhance their well-being, the importance of [...]