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Neurologist explains why he quit powerlifting after learning of its life-wrecking effects

A neurologist has explained why he regrets powerlifting after he learned about the potential life-wrecking effects. Dr Sergej Stjepic, a neurologist in Chicago,... read more

Blood test could pinpoint cause of brain injury in newborns – and identify best treatment

Imperial College London team detected signals of hypoxia in blood of newborns This could then guide medics on whether or not to use cooling treatment By Chris ... read more

Someone better tell Del Boy! Turbans ‘can protect against head injuries almost as well as a bike helmet’

Sikhs who wear turbans are exempt from wearing bike and motorcycle helmets By Chris Pollard For The Daily Mail Published: 01:00 GMT, 2 February 2024 | Updated: ... read more

MICHELLE MITCHELL: Hard-won progress in the fight against cancer is slowing… the time to act is now

By Michelle Mitchell, Chief Executive Of Cancer Research Uk Published: 00:03 GMT, 2 February 2024 | Updated: 00:06 GMT, 2 February 2024 Looking back to the deca... read more

Almost a fifth of primary school children have rotting teeth because they eat too many sweets and don’t brush their teeth properly

By Shaun Wooller For The Daily Mail Published: 22:05 GMT, 1 February 2024 | Updated: 22:23 GMT, 1 February 2024 One in six children are leaving primary school w... read more

Transgender woman said sex hormones she took to transition made her SHRINK

Shaye Scott, 39, a transgender woman from Utah, shrunk from 6′ 5″ to 6′ 2″  Estrogen can cause changes in ligaments and muscles   RE... read more

Why experts say you should be rinsing your mouth with BEETROOT JUICE instead of mouthwash

Leafy vegetables such as beetroot are rich in a molecule called nitrate This stops the overgrowth of bad bacteria and reduces acidity in the mouth READ MORE: To... read more

Men can slash their odds of getting prostate cancer by a THIRD through simple lifestyle tweak

How many people does it kill?  More than 11,800 men a year – or one every 45 minutes – are killed by the disease in Britain, compared with about 11... read more

The 20-minute blood test giving hope to women who may have polycystic ovary syndrome – a debilitating condition that causes fertility problems, excess weight or even facial hair growth and often takes YEARS to diagnose

By Pat Hagan Published: 10:53 GMT, 30 January 2024 | Updated: 10:56 GMT, 30 January 2024 A blood test that produces results in under 20 minutes could speed up a... read more

Toxic tiaras: Thousands of rhinestone princess crowns sold on Amazon recalled because they are laced with dangerous metal linked to cancer

12,440 Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras have been recalled The crowns were sold on Amazon between January 2021 and November 2023 READ MORE: Me... read more

Gynecologist explains fascinating reason why most women start their period on a Thursday or Friday

By Eve Simmons Health And Wellness Editor Dailymail.Com Published: 16:00 GMT, 29 January 2024 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 29 January 2024 Women’s menstrual cycl... read more

Should disposable vapes be banned? Vote here and tell us why…

How much nicotine is in an e-cigarette? There are many different brands of e-cigarettes, containing various different nicotine levels. The legal amount of nicot... read more

Ultimate guide to how many calories and units are lurking in Britain’s best-loved beers and ciders… so how bad is YOUR favourite?

Ultimate guide to how many calories and units are lurking in Britain’s best-loved beers and ciders… so how bad is YOUR favourite? By Rebecca Whittak... read more

Why playing an instrument or singing in a choir can keep your brain healthy in middle-age

Scientists looked at people’s experience in music and their brain health Playing an instrument – notably the piano – was linked with improved ... read more

Revealed: The brilliant London skin doctor Fergie says saved her life after the Duchess revealed last week she is battling cancer

Dr Catherine Borysiewicz is a dermatologist at the King Edward VII Hospital By Natasha Livingstone Published: 00:03 GMT, 28 January 2024 | Updated: 08:55 GMT, 2... read more

Bowel cancer deaths among young women are set to rise by 40% due to obesity and alcohol, research suggests

Study predicts 39% rise in bowel cancer among women aged between 25-49  Bowel cancer is third biggest cancer killed among men after lung and prostate  Obesit... read more

Carol Vorderman’s daughter Katie King plans to take the fight against cancer into space with orbital pharmaceutical factory

Katie King hopes to use zero-gravity production in space to fight cancer  She is building a unit that will be taken to the International Space Station  By Xan... read more

No red in the Med! EU may cut red wine from the recommended ‘healthy’ Mediterranean diet

By Pat Hagan For The Mail On Sunday Published: 23:52 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 23:53 GMT, 27 January 2024 For many of us, it’s the one thing that ma... read more

Doctors hit out at medical regulator for dismissing risks that ‘cut-price’ medics are putting patients in danger

The Government said that over the next 15 years it would recruit 10,000 PAs  By Ethan Ennals Published: 21:36 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 21:39 GMT, 27 Jan... read more

Strict new prescription rules introduced as anti-epilepsy drug leads to birth defects

Birth defects linked to anti-epilepsy pills have led to strict new prescription rules By Beth Kennedy Published: 21:35 GMT, 27 January 2024 | Updated: 21:36 GMT... read more

As King Charles undergoes surgery in London… the five ways doctors test for prostate abnormalities

By Shaun Wooller Health Editor Published: 22:00 GMT, 26 January 2024 | Updated: 23:24 GMT, 26 January 2024 There are around 3million men in the UK with symptoms... read more

Does flushing the toilet with the lid down really stop germs from spewing across your bathroom? A study says no

Shutting the lid did not stop viral pathogens from reaching walls and counters Disinfecting the toilet and the scrub brush were the only ways to prevent spread ... read more

Breakthrough blood test can spot lethal brain tumours in patients, research finds

Imperial College London is hosting trials into blood tests to detect brain cancer By Kate Pickles Health Editor Published: 01:26 GMT, 26 January 2024 | Updated:... read more

Health officials warn of new social media craze that has people eating deep-fried TOOTHPICKS

People are dropping toothpicks into sizzling oil and covering them with cheese South Korean health officials warn there are unknown risks to eating the tools RE... read more