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Dire state of NHS dinners laid bare by patients in our shock gallery 

A single jacket potato, one cold sausage smothered in BBQ sauce and a burnt chilli con carne.   It’s no wonder NHS patients have complained for decades ... read more

Do YOU have a sleep problem? Find out by taking this 8-question NHS test

Do you struggle to dose off?  Well, you’re not alone. It is thought one third of people in the UK will have episodes of insomnia at some point in their l... read more

Top Chinese scientist says source of Covid may never be revealed

The world may never know the true source of the Covid-19 virus, a top scientist has said, because research into its origins has become ‘too politicised... read more

One in FIVE Americans live with chronic pain – here are 5 NON-MEDICINE ways to relieve pain

A staggering 21 percent of Americans contend with chronic pain, an umbrella term that encompasses a range of debilitating conditions. Over one in five Americans... read more

Ohio officials warns that six types of fentanyl of circulating in the state

Ohio officials warn that six different types of the deadly fentanyl are circulating in the state’s illicit drug supply.  The Ohio Narcotics Intelligence... read more

Fears of CHAOS if doctors and nurses strike together as nursing union rejects pay offer

The NHS is braced for a summer of mayhem after nurses rejected a pay deal last night – raising fears they could co-ordinate future strikes with junior doc... read more

Cleveland woman is first ever to receive breast cancer vaccine – as jab finally reaches human trials

The first ever recipient of a new breast cancer vaccine has been revealed to the public. Jennifer Davis, of Ohio, received the breakthrough vaccine, developed ... read more

I’m a stomach doctor: Here is what the shape of your poop means about your bowel health

Dr Nigma Talib is a naturopathic doctor and gut health expert who shared on TikTok what different stool shapes show about overall health A doctor has revealed t... read more

Chinese officials admit ‘no evidence’ Covid originated in raccoon dogs despite Fauci-linked report

Chinese officials are disputing a report tying the origins of the Covid pandemic to raccoon dogs. The contested findings were first reported in March by scienti... read more

MIT scientists find new way to reverse Alzheimer’s after trial participant dies from previous drug

A new way to reverse Alzheimer’s has been discovered by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) — a major breakthrough with ‘... read more

How a week in complete darkness REALLY impacts your health

Living, eating, sleeping and stumbling around in complete darkness for a week sounds terrifying for most. But that’s the premise of a new bizarre reality... read more

NHS paramedics, nurses and hospital staff who are Unison members have accepted Government pay offer

NHS paramedics, nurses and hospital porters who are part of Unison have accepted Government pay offer It puts to end the dispute that saw tens of thousands of u... read more

‘New car smell’ is caused by chemicals linked to cancer, study suggests

The ‘new car smell’ is caused by chemicals linked to cancer, study finds By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 16:18 BST, 14... read more

Michigan paper mill linked to nearly 100 suspected cases of deadly fungus to CLOSE for three weeks

The Michigan paper mill at the center of what could be one of the largest fungal outbreaks in US history will close for three weeks. Billerud paper mill in Esca... read more

Over-65s with dementia are up to FIVE TIMES more likely to die from Covid

Older Brits with dementia can be up to five times more likely to die if they catch Covid, compared to those that don’t, official death data suggests.   ... read more

This dentist-approved teeth whitening powder helps remove staining and yellowing

Smile with confidence: This dentist-approved teeth whitening powder helps remove YEARS worth of staining and yellowing – and we’ve got before and af... read more

Bird flu is just FOUR small mutations away from causing human pandemic, experts say

Bird flu is just four mutations away from being able to jump to humans and cause a pandemic, experts warn. The virus has been given ample opportunity to spread ... read more

Misery for hay fever sufferers with levels expected to be ‘very high’ on Saturday and Sunday

Expect watery eyes and runny noses this weekend as soaring pollen levels could spell misery for millions of hay fever sufferers.  The Met Office has issued a w... read more

NHS backlogs will be ‘impossible’ to bring down if there are any more strikes, health chief warns

Further strikes by NHS doctors and nurses could make it impossible to bring down the number of patients waiting longest for operations, a health chief has warne... read more

The foods that could ease your headache, cold or muscle cramps

We are what we eat, the saying goes. But can we cure our ailments with food? From boosting bone health and vision to easing headaches and colds, vitamin-rich su... read more

Rise in ‘life-changing’ allergies triggered by gel nail polishes leaking into the skin, experts warn

Dermatologists are seeing increase in number of people developing ‘life-changing’ allergies triggered by gel nail polishes leaking into the skin ... read more

Junior doctors accused of putting ‘politics above patient safety’ as strikes blamed for deaths rise

Junior doctors have been accused of putting ‘politics above patient safety’ as strikes were blamed for a rise in deaths. New figures from the Office... read more

Crowds wait outside Boots for hours after demand soars for new anti-ageing cream

Crowds wait outside Boots for hours after demand soars for new anti-ageing cream hailed as ‘Botox in a jar’ that experts claim could help facial bur... read more

Alert over unreliable thermometers sold on high street

Three popular high street thermometers fail to display the correct temperature, it was claimed today. Consumer group Which? tested the accuracy of five digital ... read more