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Madeline Kaklikos: Mum with two uteruses conceived one twin through IVF and the other naturally

Madeline Kaklikos felt shattered when she was told she would probably never have children because of a rare condition which meant she had two uteruses. Months ... read more

I’m a fertility doctor – these are the 5 biggest myths about getting pregnant

Fertility has been thrust into the spotlight over recent years, driven by a spike in people waiting until later in life to start a family. Yet the same surge in... read more

When To See A Dentist: Signs Your Child’s Toothache Needs Professional Attention

As a parent, seeing your child suffer from a toothache can be worrying. While not all toothaches require a visit to the dentist, it is important to know when it... read more

Hot flushes could put women at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes, study suggests

Hot flushes could put women at greater risk of heart disease and diabetes, with researchers warning those going through menopause could develop ‘metabolic... read more

My biological age was 23 when I was 37… here’s how you can de-age yourself

A ‘biohacker’ who has reversed his biological age by 14 years claims he’s proof you don’t need to spend a fortune to wind back the clock... read more

Experts say masks should still be worn in healthcare facilities

Masking should continue in healthcare settings to protect patients, experts from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have suggested. The request is because ... read more

Breakthrough Alzheimer’s test could be on NHS in just SIX years after huge £5million donation

Blood tests that spot Alzheimer’s could be rolled out on the NHS within six years, experts have claimed. Influential voices in the field believe such a te... read more

FDA issues notice for recalled baby formula that was distributed in eight states

Stop using this Gerber formula! FDA issues SECOND recall for tainted infant powder after distributors continue to ship to local stores By Luke Andrews Health Re... read more

Second patient with ‘natural immunity’ against Alzheimer’s warded off disease for 20 years

Breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s: Second patient with ‘natural immunity’ wards off dementia for 20 years By Caitlin Tilley, Health Re... read more

I care for people as they’re dying – here are their biggest deathbed regrets

A woman who takes care of patients when they’re nearing the ends of their lives has revealed some of the biggest ‘deathbed regrets’ that peopl... read more

Top oncologist KAROL SIKORA reveals how to be pushy without being labelled a troublemaker 

On any given work day, 1,000 people in the UK are told they have cancer — a devastating diagnosis for anyone. All too often, rather than passing quickly into ... read more

I dread the calls telling me my daughter has blacked out

Every time my 18-year-old daughter leaves the house, I check where she is going, to work out if it’s safe for her to go. This isn’t ‘just̵... read more

Chemists slam Sunak’s £645m pharmacies revolution

At first sight, it seems the Government might finally have acted to solve the crisis that is bankrupting our High Street community pharmacies. Last week, Amanda... read more

DR MARTIN SCURR: Did switching from B12 vitamin jab to pills anaemia?

During Covid, my sister’s vitamin B12 injections for pernicious anaemia were changed to tablets, which her body was unable to absorb. A blood test showed she ... read more

How your brain can trick your body into getting fitter and stronger 

The placebo effect has long been known to add to the benefit we can get from medication.  It also means that even a fake treatment can have a potent effect, if... read more

The high-tech skin patch that uses sound to deliver drugs – and could replace tablets entirely

A hi-tech stick-on patch could be an easier, faster way to deliver medication to the body. The patch emits painless sound waves that prise open tiny channels in... read more

Why experts believe deep sleep could stave off dementia 

Several new drugs to treat dementia have made the headlines recently, but with concerns about the cost — let alone when they might become available on the NHS... read more

Dr Megan Rossi reveals why she’s not a fan of the new craze for checking your glucose levels 

What gives you more of a sugar rush, a banana or a meat pie?  You might think this a strange question, but an awful lot of people are becoming obsessed with th... read more

Expanding ULEZ scheme won’t have any effect on slashing lung cancer rates, TfL’s own analysis states

Expanding London’s hated ULEZ zone might only prevent at maximum one case of lung cancer every year, according to a TfL-commissioned review.  A 197-page ... read more

Got chocolate milk? USDA could BAN the flavored drink in school cafeterias

Chocolate and strawberry milk could soon be no more for millions of elementary and middle school children in the United States. The United States Department of ... read more

CVS ordered to pay $7.5 million in settlement after selling expired medicine and baby food

CVS ordered to pay $7.5 million to settle claims it sold expired medicine and baby food in California By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updat... read more

Six women reverse-aged themselves by up to 11 years following this 8-week diet

Scientists claim that simple tweaks to diet, exercise and sleep could wind back a person’s biological age in as little as eight weeks. Researchers at the ... read more

Do not use sweeteners for weight control, World Health Organization says

Swapping sugar for sweeteners will not help you lose weight and may cause health problems, new World Health Organization guidelines say. The advice suggests peo... read more

Two women in New York diagnosed with drug-resistant ringworm infection

Two women in New York are diagnosed with first US cases of a highly contagious drug-resistant fungal infection that has reached ‘epidemic proportions̵... read more