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Fifth of people have gene that protects against Alzheimer’s and could one day lead to vaccine, study says

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 17:15 BST, 31 August 2023 One in five people carry a genetic variant that appears to protect... read more

Doctors urge caution when using a popular supplement if you’re at cancer risk – it may speed up tumor growth

Vitamin C and E stimulate the formation of new blood vessels in cancer tumors But study leader Martin Bergö said ‘no need to fear antioxidants in normal ... read more

Texas resident dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in lake in Austin

A resident in Texas has died from a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in a lake near Austin. The individual, who was not named, went swimming in Lake Lyndon B.... read more

Over 120,000 patients died last year on NHS waiting lists as backlog soared: Official data

By Ryan Hooper Updated: 00:07 BST, 31 August 2023 More than 120,000 patients are estimated to have died while on NHS waiting lists in England last year, officia... read more

Finger-prick hormone tests used by women going through IVF and menopause may be unreliable, experts warn

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 23:30 BST, 30 August 2023 An online finger-prick hormone test used by menopausal women could... read more

Prescriptions for fruit and veg slash heart attack and stroke risk, study finds

Those with fruit and veg prescription had a lower BMI, blood sugar and pressure  On average people ate an extra portion of fruit and veg a day with a prescript... read more

A stable weight later in life may be key to living past 100, research finds

Women who maintained weight were up to twice as likely to make it to 90+  By Victoria Allen, Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 08:03 BST, 30 August 20... read more

Beer goggles a myth but booze does give drinkers ‘Dutch courage’ to approach strangers

Whether people were drunk had no effect on how attractive they found others By Shaun Wooller Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 06:00 BST, 30 August 2023... read more

More signs the obsession with veganism has had its day? People more likely to eat food if it’s NOT labelled meat-free, study shows

By John Ely Senior Health Reporter For Mailonline Updated: 18:23 BST, 29 August 2023 The best way to encourage people to eat vegan might be not to mention the c... read more

Doctors issue warning over man-made opioid Nitazene that is deadlier than FENTANYL and 1,000 times more potent than morphine – as it makes its way into US drug supply

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 18:06 BST, 29 August 2023 Doctors are raising concerns over a drug more powerful than fentanyl that h... read more

Halo health food company that makes wellness products for mums suddenly collapses

By Anthony Anderson For Nca Newswire Updated: 14:20 BST, 29 August 2023 An Australian company that produces wellness products for mums and a range of handcrafte... read more

Vasectomy and Long-Term Health

A vasectomy is a medical procedure that prevents males from having children. Men who have had a vasectomy will continue to ejaculate semen, but it won’t c... read more

Innovations Shaping the Future of Medical Exam Tables in Healthcare

In a time when much of the focus in healthcare is placed on technology, advanced tangible equipment like medical exam tables are still crucial to improving pati... read more

Defibrillators are too far away to save lives with the lifesaving devices an average of 19 minutes walking distance to reach, charity warns

 Public access defibrillators are on average 726 metres from a given postcode By Kate Pickles Health Editor In Amsterdam Updated: 01:18 BST, 29 August 2023 Def... read more

Antivaxx spreads to pet owners: HALF of dog owners now hesitant about vaccinating their dogs (including against rabies) and a third think it could give their pooches AUTISM

By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 23:06 BST, 28 August 2023 More dog owners are concerned over vaccinating their pooches in the wake of... read more

The NHS is set to offer men blood pressure checks at the barbers in a drive to slash heart attacks

An extra 2.5million free tests will be available in the community each year  By Kate Pickles Health Editor In Amsterdam Updated: 22:18 BST, 28 August 2023 The ... read more

Dietitians reveal a specific type of milk could be slowing your metabolism and making you fat

Plant-based milks are all the rage right now, but doctors warn one type in particular  could make people fat. Coconut milk is filled with saturated fats which ... read more

GP surgeries to be paid more if they let patients choose which doctor they see, under plans unveiled by Labour

Labour will hand over more cash to GP surgeries that let patients choose which doctor they see.  Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who unveiled the plans,... read more

The secret to a good sleep? Don’t let things hot up in the bedroom…. Researchers discover the ideal temperature for a restful night

By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor Updated: 06:00 BST, 28 August 2023 Making sure your bedroom is between 20-25C (68-77F) at night is key to a good sleep, ... read more

Don’t laugh, but a good giggle can help you live longer… Research finds laughing can help to ease symptoms of heart disease

By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 22:38 BST, 27 August 2023 It’s long been said that laughter can be the best medicine – now res... read more

Epilepsy campaigners lobby NHS to fund dental treatment for sufferers who injure teeth during seizures

Epilepsy sufferers may receive injuries such as a chipped tooth from a seizure Around half do not get these repaired due to the high cost of dental treatment  ... read more

Blood-thinner to treat heart disease proves ineffective for many South Asian patients due to a mutation in their DNA

Half of people with South Asian descent have a mutation that stops clopidogrel By Eve Simmons Updated: 23:03 BST, 26 August 2023 A commonly prescribed blood-thi... read more

Covid jabs can protect patients by giving them antibodies against 21 other viruses – including potentially fatal SARS and MERS

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines protect against SARS and MERS, US study found  By Eve Simmons Updated: 22:47 BST, 26 August 2023 Covid 19 jabs can also provide pr... read more

EXCLUSIVE: My daughter, 11, weighs nearly 300lbs and could eat herself to death due to rare condition that leaves her ravenously hungry all the time

A mother is hitting back at trolls who brand her a bad parent for allowing her daughter to balloon to nearly 300lbs.  Sherafien McDaniel, 29, from Atlanta, Geo... read more

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