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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

How KSI and Logan Paul’s flavoured juice compares to Red Bull, Monster and Gatorade

It’s a vitamin-packed, no-added-sugar drink that kids across the UK are obsessed with. But is viral flavoured juice Prime actually a healthy sports drink ... read more

Up to one in FOUR middle and high school students are abusing Adderall, Govt-funded study finds 

Up to one-in-four US teens are abusing drugs such as Adderall, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study suggests. The research also found a contagion effect ... read more

More than 40 school districts across America are suing social media giants over mental health crisis

More than 40 school districts across ten US states are suing social media giants including Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok over claims they ‘knowingly caus... read more

Warning over antidepressants as top experts say powerful drugs may raise risk of suicide

Antidepressants can raise the risk of suicide, researchers have warned today. The powerful drugs — taken by millions — can even be the means of death among ... read more

Rabble-rousing medical student missed last week’s junior doctor strikes to get liposuction privately

A medical student and prolific campaigner for NHS strikes missed last week’s chaos — because she was recovering from liposuction. Eilidh Garrett, who l... read more

Health warning over viral WaterTok trend of adding flavours to water

A viral drink trend that sees sweet-flavoured powders and syrups added to water to make it taste better has sparked concern amongst health experts. Dentists are... read more

What Is The Fastest Way to Get Rid of Gout?

A gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints and other tissues. This can cause painful and swollen joints, which... read more

Rishi Sunak slams vaping firms who prey on kids with colourful packaging and kid-friendly flavours

Rishi Sunak has slammed vaping firms who prey on children, warning that ‘bad things will happen to them’. The Prime Minister hit out at the marketin... read more

Game-changing new erectile dysfunction gel that works within 10 minutes is now on sale in Boots

A new erectile dysfunction treatment that works within ten minutes has been hailed as a ‘breakthrough’. Eroxon is the first topical gel for impotenc... read more

Warning to Brits with leftover Easter eggs as Lidl recalls luxury product over undeclared allergen 

Warning to Brits with leftover Easter eggs as Lidl recalls luxury product over undeclared allergen By Chloe Louise Updated: 09:16 BST, 18 April 2023 Lidl has re... read more

England’s most sleep-deprived counties revealed in new interactive map

Only a quarter of people are getting enough shut-eye in the most sleep-deprived parts of England, data reveals. An interactive map, based on responses from 5,00... read more

Health bosses scrap the word ‘alcoholic’ with staff told to say ‘people who misuse alcohol’ instead 

‘This is just woke nonsense’: Fury as health bosses scrap the word ‘alcoholic’ with staff told to say ‘people who misuse alcohol&#... read more

Colorado becomes first state to OK teen transgender treatment tourism

Colorado will become the first state to legally protect teen transgender treatment ‘tourism’ as part of a trio of bills signed by its Democratic gov... read more

NIH says halving cancer deaths by 2047 is currently ‘impossible’

NIH says halving cancer deaths by 2047 is ‘impossible’ based on current trends — in major blow to President Biden’s ‘Operation Moonsho... read more

A ‘handmade’ tuna sandwich with FORTY ingredients reveals America’s ultra-processed food addiction

Experts are urging Americans to check the ingredient lists of seemingly healthy snacks because food with labels like ‘organic’ can still be stuffed ... read more

Popular CoolSculpting treatment that rakes $2bn each year shown to cause severe disfigurement

A common cryotherapy procedure that freezes away love handles is causing severe disfigurement and even fat gain.  The procedure known as CoolSculpting, now a ... read more

How umbilical cords from babies like Luna are saving cancer patients’ lives 

Cancer patient Nilush Aponso knows he is only alive today thanks to a decision by two anonymous mothers to donate the umbilical cords of their newborn babies. ... read more

Who is being hit hardest by the NHS’ waiting list of SEVEN MILLION people

Seven million people in England are currently waiting for treatment on the NHS. That’s more than the entire populations of some countries, including Denma... read more

Why this year’s London Marathon runners could be the oldest ever 

With days to go before the London Marathon, the world-beating talent in this year’s race is being billed as ‘the greatest field ever’ — yet ... read more

Is Covid to blame for this crackling noise in my ears? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your questions 

I’ve had tinnitus in both ears for more than three years. A consultant said it was triggered by a virus, but is it normal to have stabbing pains and to he... read more

The foods you can eat to help before, during and after the menopause? 

When the symptoms of the menopause hit, some women manage as best they can, others try hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But there is another scientifically pr... read more