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FDA issues warning about Ozempic ‘cocktails’ being doled out by pharmacies

FDA issues warning about dangerous Ozempic ‘cocktails’ that are making people sick — as rogue pharmacies cash in on shortage of weight-loss shot B... read more

DM.com explores the ‘extended breastfeeding’ trend with mothers  

Most moms stop breastfeeding after just a few months, but some are bucking the trend by nursing until their children reach school age and beyond. Priscilla Mort... read more

The woman who lost 7lbs in 6 weeks by taking ‘miracle’ weight loss remedy peddled on TikTok

The hashtag #berberine has racked up 58million views on TikTok. Dozens of users of the plant-based supplement have documented unbelievable weight-loss transform... read more

Boost your gut health with this celebrity-approved supplement – claim your 25% off reader discount

REVEALED: The celebrities’ secret to gut health! Alexandra Burke, Lisa Snowdon, and Gemma Atkinson’s favourite supplement – enjoy 25% off with... read more

From cow’s and oat to soya and almond – dietician reveals which milk is really best for health

Shoppers are spoiled for choice when choosing which milk to add to their shopping basket.  While cow’s milk remains Britain’s favourite, all major ... read more

UK watchdog accused of ‘disturbing obfuscation’ of Covid vaccine deaths

Britain’s medicines safety watchdog was today accused of engaging in ‘disturbing’ practices regarding the investigation of Covid vaccine death... read more

How much do NHS nurses, doctors and staff get paid? 

The pay for nurses and doctors has been a controversial topic amidst the NHS strikes in 2023.  Many workers and NHS supporters believe the pay is not enough, w... read more

Heat alert system launched to warn Brits when scorching temperatures pose a risk to life

Dangerous scorching temperatures this summer will see Britons sent emergency messages under the UK’s new alert system.  Messages will warn the public whe... read more

I’m a personal trainer – here’s the four ‘coregasm’ work-outs to spice up your sex life

Wanting to spice things up in the bedroom? So-called ‘sexperts’ might recommend role-playing or buying new lingerie.  But there could be an even e... read more

Seven-step guide to help you sleep in the heat: Experts share top tips ahead of UK’s heatwave

Summer heatwaves are on the way, with temperatures predicted to jump into the mid-twenties this weekend and beyond. As lovely as scorching weather sounds after ... read more

Makers of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ covered up the dangers, new report warns

Manufacturers of ‘forever chemicals’ tried to cover up the dangers they posed for more than 30 years, a new report claims. Researchers at the Univer... read more

New British-designed dialysis machine that can reverse liver disease may be rolled out to NHS 

New British-designed dialysis machine that can reverse liver disease may be rolled out to NHS hospitals within three years University College London is triallin... read more

Sackler family’s legacy of pain: Hundreds of thousands dead and millions addicted to opioids

The Sackler family, once regarded as a beacon for philanthropic giving, got a major break in a bankruptcy settlement shielding them from criminal charges for th... read more

Covid shutdowns had same effect on people’s memories as serving jail time, study finds

The locked down effect… literally! Covid shutdowns had same effect on people’s memories as serving jail time, study finds By Victoria Allen Science Edit... read more

Covid lockdowns ‘crippled memory just as much as spending time in prison’ 

Covid lockdowns ‘crippled memory just as much as spending time in prison’ By Victoria Allen Science Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 19:04 BST, 31... read more

Five early warning signs of dementia revealed – as Rosalynn Carter, 95, battles cruel disorder

It was revealed this week that Former President Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn has dementia. The Carter Center said the 95-year-old former first lady ‘... read more

I thought I was just tired, then doctors told me I had cancer and a 15% chance of survival

A Florida man has revealed that his subtle flu-like symptoms turned out to be cancer. Michael Cramer, 21, didn’t think anything of the fatigue and lack of... read more

Doctors missed teenager’s terminal cancer – and told her to try mindfulness

Doctors failed to spot terminal cancer in a teenager, suggesting instead that she try a mindfulness app to deal with her ‘indescribable agony’, her ... read more

What is the UV index? Dermatologists reveal xxx tips to keep you safe from skin damage

What is the UV index? Dermatologists reveal tips to keep you safe from skin damage The UV index is a score to measure how strong the sunlight is, not how hot it... read more

Hope for 150,000 migraine sufferers as new pain-busting pill gets green light

Hope for 150,000 migraine sufferers as new pain-busting pill gets green light from UK medicines watchdog Nice has recommended Rimegepant as option for 145,000 m... read more

Brits mock Big Narstie for doing ads for SLIM FAST shakes

Brits have cruelly mocked Big Narstie for teaming up with SlimFast to front a new ad campaign. The rapper, 37, was unveiled as the meal replacement company̵... read more

Warning over ‘nature’s own Ozempic’: Experts alarmed by viral TikTok weight loss drug

Young people are being urged to take a plant-based supplement to lose weight in TikTok’s newest health trend to spook experts. Videos highlighting the see... read more

Cancer warning over ‘most common STI you’ve never heard of’

An incredibly common yet little-known STI may raise the risk of cervical cancer by five-fold, researchers have warned. Sexual health experts think that trichomo... read more

I tried a TikTok beauty trend… but it destroyed my face

I tried a TikTok beauty trend… but it destroyed my face Regina Quaye, 24, from Ghana, suffered acne breakouts after shaving her face  By Hannah Mcdonald ... read more