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Now you can’t even say ‘responsible drinking’! WHO claims phrase ‘shames’ drunken thugs

The World Health Organization has come under fire for claiming the phrase ‘responsible drinking’ stigmatises drunks. The wording ignores the ‘... read more

101-year-old woman says her secret to a long life is a loving relationship with her younger husband

A 101-year old woman has revealed her secret to a young life, crediting her marriage to a younger man. Edna Twivey of Strathaven, a former nurse who treated in... read more

More than 5,000 TONS of toxic chemicals released inside homes and workplaces annually

Tens of thousands of tons of toxic chemicals are released by everyday consumer products in homes and workplaces each year in the US, a study suggests.  Researc... read more

Largest fungal outbreak in US history grows as five MORE people in Michigan diagnosed with infection

At least 109 people in Michigan are assumed to be infected with a rare fungus after five more cases were spotted last week. The outbreak has been linked to a pa... read more

Miracle new slimming jabs may leave you with jowls

Miracle new weight loss jabs are sparking a surge for facelifts, with Brits left ‘gaunt’ after beating the bulge. Cosmetic doctors based in London h... read more

Dermatologists detect the world’s smallest EVER skin cancer

When Christy Staats was told that a red spot just underneath her eye was harmless, she assumed that was the end of her ordeal. Yet, just moments later, her derm... read more

Watch the moment a computer reads a patient’s MIND

It’s probably a good idea to keep your opinions to yourself if your friend gets a terrible new haircut – but soon you might not get a choice. That&#... read more

Six warning signs of bowel cancer revealed after tragic death of MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo

Bowel cancer kills more than 85,000 people in the UK, US and Australia per year. But, like with most forms of cancer, not everyone knows the tell-tale symptoms.... read more

Majority of NHS nurses don’t support strikes, says ex-boss of RCN union

Most NHS nurses don’t support strikes, according to the former leader of the union behind the current spate of carnage. Dr Peter Carter, who led the Royal... read more

6.5MILLION kids in England have not seen an NHS dentist for at least a year

Over 6.5million children in England have not been seen by an NHS dentist for at least a year amid a growing access crisis, figures suggest. The British Dental A... read more

Supermarkets pull THOUSANDS of Cadbury dessert products over food poisoning fears 

Supermarkets pull THOUSANDS of Cadbury dessert products over food poisoning fears Products recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with listeria bacteri... read more

Performing more light exercise such as gardening and walking could reduce breast cancer risk

Performing more light exercise such as gardening and walking could reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 21%, study suggests Those who clocked up 5 hours an... read more

How can you recover from LASIK surgery quicker?

LASIK, or Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, is a popular refractive surgery used to correct vision problems. LASIK corrects such problems as nearsightednes... read more

HHS investigating two hospitals accused of denying woman life-saving abortion

Two hospitals may have violated federal law in denying a woman an emergency abortion, health officials say. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ha... read more

Scientists discover what happens seconds before you die

Scientists discover what happens seconds before you die — activity in the brain and heart RAMPS UP By Mansur Shaheen For Dailymail.Com Published: 20:39 BST, 1... read more

Biden FINALLY announces COVID vaccine requirement for travelers to US will be scrapped on May 11

Better late than never! Biden FINALLY announces COVID vaccine requirement for travelers to US will be scrapped on May 11 — along with mandate for federal empl... read more

Can the Keto diet help mental illness? US tech billionaire’s Matt Baszucki found diet helped bipolar

Matt Baszucki is a musician and tech professional living in San Francisco. At just 26, he could be expected to be leading a certain kind of life as befits his a... read more

Photo of penis-shaped ice off Canadian coast goes viral

Just the TIP of the iceberg! Photo of penis-shaped ice off Canadian coast goes viral — and it was taken by a man from Dildo By Luke Andrews For Dailymail.Com ... read more

The cruel reality of living with ‘spontaneous orgasm syndrome’

A Los Angeles symphony-goer sparked amusing headlines nationwide over the weekend when she apparently let out a moan of passion during a concert.  The report w... read more

Baby in India is born with a third ARM growing from his back

Baby in India is born with a third ARM growing from its back in rare phenomenon By Luke Andrews Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 20:58 BST, 1 May 2023... read more

It’s better to have a little sugar than any sweetener at all, says Gut Health Guru Dr Megan Rossi

Let me be frank about added sugar — yes it tastes good, but the reality is that most of us are having far too much of it. Not only does it add calories withou... read more

The pioneering heart operation that only takes an hour is performed on first Briton

Ask Andrew Kiln how he is and he’ll say he feels as if he’s won the Lottery. That’s because Andrew, 76, from Ramsgate in Kent, is the first pe... read more

Trendy hard floors could be to blame for your foot pain (and there is a simple way to stop it)

Sarah-Jane Lewis and her partner Ian were thrilled when they moved into their spacious new home, complete with its polished oak floors. But a week after getting... read more

Dr Martin Scurr: Why have I had a runny nose for 30 years – and what can I do to make it stop?

My nose drips all year round — summer and winter, in warm weather and cold, whether I’m inside or out. I’ve had this problem for years and it is e... read more