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Health experts issue warning to pregnant women over traditional Chinese medicine

Health experts issue warning to pregnant women over traditional Chinese medicine Medics in Shanghai found babies were twice as likely to develop ‘malforma... read more

I’m an NHS doctor – this is why you should NEVER give babies water 

I’m an NHS doctor – this is why you should NEVER give babies water NHS doctor Dr Karan Raj revealed why babies you should not give a baby water Their kidney... read more

I dismissed my constant headaches for five years – they turned out to be a sign of a brain tumour

A woman who ignored her ‘constant’ headaches for five years was shocked to learn they were caused by a rare and incurable brain tumour. Jade McMaste... read more

Suicide attempts involving CANNABIS are rising by 17% per year across US, study warns

Cannabis may be driving a rising number of Americans to the brink of suicide, a study suggests. Researchers who analyzed national poison center data found that ... read more

Wegovy side effects laid bare: From weird dreams to sagging skin and muscle loss

Weekly weight loss shots that have been hailed as ‘miracle’ injections are causing a host of nasty side effects, ranging from the unusual to the out... read more

Warning over chemical in food as EU officials rule current ‘safe’ limit is 20,000 times too high

Urgent health warning over toxic ‘gender-bending’ chemicals in food as EU officials rule current ‘safe’ limit is 20 THOUSAND times too h... read more

I had type 2 diabetes – but I REVERSED the condition by losing 3½ stone on ‘soup and shakes’ diet

A man diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a decade ago has shared how he was able to reverse the condition.  Kieran Ball, from Morpeth in Northumberland, started a ... read more

Public health expert says ministers are ‘not behaving as if they want to preserve the NHS’

The Government is ‘not behaving as if it wants to preserve the NHS’, according to a world-renowned public health expert. Sir Michael Marmot, a form... read more

Girl, 2, gets ecstasy pill stuck in her NOSE after finding mum’s drugs in box on top of fridge

Girl, 2, gets ecstasy pill stuck in her NOSE after finding box of her mum’s drugs in box on top of fridge The toddler was rushed to hospital and had a hea... read more

Calum Best gets his SIXTH hair transplant… this time using locks taken from his beard

Reality TV star Calum Best has undergone his sixth hair transplant — this time using locks taken from his beard.  The son of soccer legend George wanted to f... read more

Striking nurses ‘put cancer patients at risk’: Royal College of Nursing comes under growing pressure

Striking nurses ‘put cancer patients at risk’: Royal College of Nursing comes under growing pressure to U-turn on walkouts as health bosses warn tho... read more

I ‘died’ after being struck down with sepsis – angels took me to a really unexpected place

I ‘died’ after being struck down with sepsis – angels took me to a really unexpected place By Chloe Louise Updated: 10:12 BST, 19 April 2023 W... read more

77% of Americans have used one of these ‘unhealthy coping mechanisms’

77% of Americans have used one of these ‘unhealthy coping mechanisms’ to manage a mental health crisis… which one have you fallen into? Over t... read more

Treating depression using CBT therapy could help cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Treating depression using CBT therapy could help cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes later in life, study finds Those suffering from depression are more l... read more

Patients are having to wait nearly 100 MINUTES just for their 999 calls to be answered

Patients are having to wait nearly 100 MINUTES just for their 999 calls to be answered, startling data reveals Patients were also made to wait up to 3 hours for... read more

Type 2 diabetes really can be REVERSED by losing weight: Effects last five years, trial confirms

A soup and shake diet being rolled out on the NHS can reverse type 2 diabetes for at least five years, new research has shown. Almost a quarter of people in rem... read more

Vapes ‘do NOT help young smokers ditch habit’

Vapes ‘do NOT help young smokers ditch habit’: Gadgets might actually ‘entrench’ cigarette use among kids, study claims By Kate Pickles ... read more

Calories on restaurant menus will save 45,000 lives, study

Adding calorie totals to the labels of major US restaurants will save American lives and saved billions of dollars, a study suggests. In May 2018, the US Depart... read more

Vape epidemic is being fueled by non-smokers

America’s vaping epidemic is being fueled by people who never smoked before — in more evidence the devices are not simply a cessation aid. The number of... read more

Brain images just got 64 million times sharper thanks to turbocharged MRI scans

Brain images just got 64 million times sharper thanks to new turbocharged MRI scans — and experts hope it will lead advance a cure for dementia By Cassidy Mor... read more

‘Hero’ NHS nurse is stuck in a ‘coma-like state’ in Hungary after suffering cardiac arrest

A British NHS nurse is in a ‘coma-like state’ in a hospital in Hungary after suffering a cardiac arrest while on holiday. Kerstie Metcalf’s de... read more

The dangerous social media challenges putting our children at risk

The death of a teenage boy who overdosed on an allergy drug as part of an online game has shone a light on the dangers of social media challenges. Thirteen-year... read more

I was diagnosed with ‘human statue’ disorder like Celine Dion – here are the symptoms to watch for

A DC mom has shared her hellish ordeal fighting a one-in-a-million condition that turns her into a human statue. Tara Zier, 53, is raising awareness about ̵... read more

Kim Kardashian’s doctor says he’s seeing saggy skin and ‘deflated’ butts in Ozempic patients

Dr Simon Ourian, a cosmetic dermatologist in Beverly Hills, gave the warning Ozempic patients are facing saggy skin and ‘deflated’ buttocks because ... read more