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Low carb diets INCREASE your risk of an early death

It’s a debate that has raged on for years in health circles — what’s worse, fat or sugar? In the late 20th century and early 2000s, fat was vilifi... read more

Cannabis ‘can ease cancer pain’

Cannabis ‘can ease cancer pain’: Hundreds of patients report 40 per cent drop in pain after turning to drug because conventional painkillers were no... read more

Women and children who have suffered miscarriages and birth defects vow ‘to be heard’

‘Victims’ of pregnancy test drug demand payouts: Women and children who have suffered miscarriages and birth defects vow ‘to be heard’ a... read more

My baby will never walk or talk after being born with rare brain disease

A mother has revealed how her baby will never walk or talk because of a brain disease that affects just 30 people in the world. Lucy Landman, now one, has been ... read more

Vermont becomes America’s first ‘suicide tourism’ state

Vermont becomes America’s first ‘suicide tourism’ state: New bill allows terminally ill patients from anywhere in US to take advantage of its ... read more

Want a better night’s sleep? Try leaving your window OPEN 

Want a better night’s sleep? Try leaving your window OPEN Fresh air, which better ventilates the room, helps with a good night’s sleep Researchers r... read more

Woman discovers mark she thought was birthmark was cancer

A woman was shocked to learn a spot on her hip she thought was a birthmark was a deadly cancer. Ilia Smith, 42, from Dallas, Texas, did not think much of the bl... read more

The 25 US counties with the longest life expectancy revealed

If you want to live well into your eighties, you should consider relocating to Colorado. Data shows eight out of the top 10 counties for life expectancy are in... read more

Oklahoma is 16th state to outlaw puberty blockers and sex change surgery for children under 18

Oklahoma has become the 16th Republican state to outlaw puberty blockers and sex change surgery for children under 18. Republican Gov Kevin Stitt signed a bill ... read more

Mandatory vaccines ‘are just as bad as rape’, philosopher claims

Dr Mihnea Capraru a philosopher from Kazakhstan has used a controversial journal to claim that mandatory vaccines are ‘morally akin’ to sexual har... read more

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