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Coronavirus tests made by Thermo Fisher return false negative AND false positive results, FDA warns 

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that a coronavirus test kit may return ‘inaccurate results.’ Health officials said... read more

Black newborns cared for by white doctors 3-times more likely to die

Black babies in the US are THREE TIMES more likely to die in hospital than white children when cared for by a white doctor, study finds Infant mortality is far ... read more

Chronic stress caused by Covid-19 pandemic will lead to a generation of babies being born smaller

Chronic stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic may lead to a wave of babies being born smaller, scientists claim.  Researchers analysed eight studies involving... read more

Cartoonist Bill Tidy lost the power of speech, but says putting pen to paper had remarkable results 

After Bill Tidy — one of Britain’s best-loved cartoonists — was rushed to hospital following a stroke, his nurses and family knew exactly what was nee... read more

Thought your headache was unbearable? Emma’s had one for six years

Emma Allenby was studying for A-levels when she developed a headache that just wouldn’t go away Emma Allenby was studying for A-levels when she developed a he... read more

Six brave souls reveal the body blemishes that serve as a reminder of their past

Almost two decades after major surgery to correct a curvature of her spine, Princess Eugenie posted a picture of her scar online to encourage others to ‘shar... read more

Coronavirus: Why face masks DO work, according to study

Coughing or sneezing without a face covering exposes bystanders to at least 10,000 times more droplets, scientists claim.    Droplets — large particles tha... read more

Severe coronavirus cases could trigger a rare, muscle-weakening autoimmune disease, report suggests

Severe coronavirus infections could trigger a rare, muscle-weakening autoimmune disease, report suggests Researchers in Italy tracked three elderly patients who... read more

Feeling sleepy: Going out for evening drinks helps you sleep better at night

An evening meal and drinks out can help you sleep better and feel more refreshed, but going for brunch has the opposite effect and makes you more tired, study f... read more

Hispanic workers accounted for nearly 75% of Utah’s job-linked coronavirus cases, CDC finds

Hispanic employees accounted for nearly 75% off all coronavirus caught at work in Utah – making them three times more likely to catch it than white worker... read more

Glimmers of hope for immunity in survivors of mild COVID-19

We’re still at least months away from a coronavirus vaccine – but studies suggest that that millions of people who have recovered from the infection... read more

Coronavirus UK: Two fatalities in preliminary daily death toll

Britain today recorded fewer than 1,000 Covid-19 cases for the first time in a week after 713 more Britons tested positive for the life-threatening disease. Dep... read more

A ‘healthy’ protein cookie ‘WORSE for you than a Krispy Kreme’

The ‘healthy’ protein cookie that’s WORSE for you than a Krispy Kreme donut: TikTok personal trainer reveals treat from Lenny and Larry’... read more

Black Americans hospitalized with coronavirus at up to FOUR TIMES the rate of whites in 12 states

Minority Americans with coronavirus are being hospitalized at far greater rates compared to their share of states’ populations.  Researchers found that, ... read more

Exercise: Turning a 12-minute stroll into a 7-minute power walk daily lowers the risk of early death

Turning a 12-minute stroll into a 7-minute power walk every day decreases the chance of an early death by 30 per cent  Experts analysed fitness tracker and hea... read more

Kensington and Chelsea is Britain’s most miserable borough

Kensington and Chelsea is Britain’s most miserable borough, according to official data.  Government researchers quizzed almost 140,000 people from all co... read more

Adverts for sausage rolls, fish fingers and ketchup ‘to be BANNED from daytime TV ads’

Daytime adverts for sausage rolls, mustard and ketchup will be banned under the Government’s obesity crackdown, it was claimed today.  All foods with mor... read more

HIDDEN BENEFITS OF ORAL HYGIENE

‘Say cheese!’ a phrase that makes us flash our toothless grin and look cheerful for a photograph. However, it may also be a moment of unease for peo... read more

Father-of-two, 39, develops a six-pack OVERNIGHT to ‘keep up with his wife’ thanks to new treatment

A father-of-two who struggled to lose weight has transformed his ‘dad bod’ thanks to a revolutionary new treatment. Daniel Tills, 39, from Weston-su... read more

Rebel Wilson shows off 18kg weight loss in a stunning underwater photoshoot 

Rebel Wilson takes the plunge in a cleavage-baring swimsuit as she shows off her 18kg weight loss in a stunning underwater photoshoot By Candice Jackson For Dai... read more

Christine McGuinness wows in tight workout gear after saying she’s ‘disappointed’ with weight loss

She recently revealed that she lost weight during the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, but was ‘disappointed’ with the results. And Chrstine McGuiness ... read more

Gemma Collins dons wetsuit to go kayaking in the rain

She’s been absent from our screens during the lockdown. But Gemma Collins looked ready to return to her role as queen of reality TV once more as she filme... read more

Rebel Wilson flaunts 18kg weight loss in plunging yellow dress as she shares Instagram snaps from LA

Hello sunshine! Rebel Wilson flaunts her 18kg weight loss in a plunging yellow dress as she shares sizzling Instagram snaps from scorching LA By Jabeen Waheed F... read more

The Bachelor’s Gemma White reveals her staggering 26kg weight loss after being bullied at school

The Bachelor’s Gemma White reveals her staggering 26kg weight loss after being bullied at school and entering beauty pageants By Monique Friedlander For D... read more