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Chemists to be given powers to hand out prescriptions for common illnesses to ease pressure on GPs

Revolution at the pharmacy: Chemists to be given powers to hand out prescriptions for common illnesses under plans to ease pressure on GPs Millions will be able... read more

Research group linked to Covid lab leak fears will receive $2m in US taxpayer cash

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is under fire after renewing its grant to research bat coronaviruses with EcoHealth Alliance — the non-profit at the c... read more

Are high-tech scans which spot tiny growths causing us more harm than good?

After experiencing repeated bouts of stomach cramps and heartburn excruciating enough to take her to A&E, Karen Myers decided to use her private healthcare ... read more

From a tongue zapper to breathing classes I tried them all… so what finally stopped me snoring? 

Every night, shortly after my girlfriend and I go to sleep, the peaceful calm of our one-bed flat is disturbed by a cacophony of restless rumblings. At least 15... read more

DR MEGAN ROSSI reveals how parents can handle the challenges of nourishing the little ones 

Spend time with parents of young kids and you can almost guarantee that at some point the conversation will turn to what their offspring will and won’t eat. F... read more

Could plastic beads banish tennis elbow?

Tiny plastic beads injected into the arm could banish the agony of tennis elbow. Up to two million people in Britain at any one time have tennis elbow, which is... read more

Do I really need to keep taking statins? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions 

I’ve been taking statins for over 30 years. I am now on my fourth type, as each one causes me bad side-effects. How important is it that I take them? Name and... read more

Experts reveal a new link between gas stoves and asthma

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t know that air pollution is bad for health — as a report by England’s Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitt... read more

Could this be the solution to endometriosis we have all been waiting for?

As a chronic condition with no known cure, endometriosis can lead to debilitating pain and infertility for up to 1.5 million women in the UK — but hope of new... read more

Ray Liotta had ‘silent killer condition suffered by HALF of Americans over 45

Ray Liotta was suffering from damaged arteries when he died last May – an extremely common but lethal condition. Medical records show the Goodfellas star,... read more

Doctors say they’re seeing a quiet surge in FEMALE hair transplants

Hair transplants have become a go-to cosmetic surgery in recent years — with famous men like Elon Musk and LeBron James heavily rumored to have had one. But ... read more

Fentanyl deaths in children and teens have spiked 40-FOLD since 2013

Fentanyl deaths among children and teenagers have surged 40-fold over the last two decades, shocking figures show. Analysis of official overdose data show there... read more

Scientists studying weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to treat DEMENTIA

Scientists believe groundbreaking weight loss drugs could also serve as a treatment for dementia. Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are being trialed as medication f... read more

Sorry, chaps… scientists say there’s no such thing as a ‘beautiful’ scrotum 

Sorry, chaps… scientists say there’s no such thing as a ‘beautiful’ scrotum German scientists analyzed survey responses of 653 participa... read more

America’s biggest fruitphobe states REVEALED

America’s biggest fruitphobe states have been revealed in a DailyMail.com interactive map. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data,... read more

Six warning signs of ovarian cancer

Bloating, changes in bowel habits and needing to pee more often are common signs of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ovarian cysts or even lactose intolerance. ... read more

Blockbuster weight loss shots spark panic in diet industry

The rise of weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic has sent legacy companies selling diet and fitness plans bust. Jenny Craig, a household name since its ... read more

Everything you need to know about weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy

Anti-obesity drugs could be the pharmaceutical industry’s biggest golden ticket yet – with analysts forecasting over $100 billion in profits in the comi... read more

Blood test which can spot extreme drowsiness at the wheel ‘to be ready within two years’

Drivers could soon face on-the-spot tests which check whether they are too tired to be be on the road.  Researchers think such tech — similar to breathalyzer... read more

I’ve got my nails done all my life – but now I can barely use my hands after suffering a reaction

A mother-of-two can barely use her hands and says her confidence has plummeted after having a suspected allergic reaction to nail products. Lisa Deweyy, from Pa... read more

NHS patients are getting CANCER because of record 7.2m-long waiting list, nation’s top GP warns

NHS patients are getting CANCER and being left in so much pain they can’t climb stairs because of record 7.2m-long waiting list, nation’s top GP war... read more

How old is YOUR heart? Take this NHS test to find out…

How old is YOUR heart? Take this NHS test to find out… By Rebecca Whittaker For Mailonline Updated: 09:35 BST, 8 May 2023 It’s the world’s big... read more

TikToker reveals what chin dimples are – and people are getting upset when they learn the truth

TikToker reveals what chin dimples actually are – and people are getting upset when they learn the truth Vlogger Hank Green was replying to a TikToker who... read more

Introduction to ARTAS IX Robot for Hair Transplant Procedures: What You Need to Know

Meet Your New Hair-raising Buddy: ARTAS IX Introducing ARTAS IX, the robotic revolution for hair transplant procedures! Just as R2-D2 and C-3PO warmed the heart... read more