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Six surprising migraine triggers revealed by doctors

Migraines are more than just headaches, as any regular sufferer will attest. The throbbing, pulsating pain starts deep in the brain and typically remains center... read more

Woman, 19, battling incontinence gets a CORK removed from her vagina

Woman, 19, battling incontinence gets a CORK removed from her privates that’s been there for three-and-a-half years EXCLUSIVE: The woman, 19, from Serbia ... read more

What the colour of your urine says about your health, according to an expert

It might look like something you’d expect to see in B&Q or Homebase. Yet this chart isn’t to compare paint colour – instead it’s use... read more

Do you know how many calories and units are in your drink?

Do you know how calorific your favourite alcoholic drink is?   You may be surprised to find out three glasses of wine has as many calories as two cheeseburger... read more

DR ELLIE CANNON: Could my eye disease jabs be the reason for frequent dizziness?

I have macular eye disease, and the treatment involves injections into my eyes. I also get dizzy spells which result in me falling, and sometimes I get very sic... read more

Menopause doctor accused of risking women’s health with high doses of HRT

Leading menopause doctor is accused of risking women’s health with ‘alarmingly high’ doses of hormone replacement therapy Dr Louise NewsonR... read more

New hope for Britons at risk of amputation due to blood vessel disease

Revolutionary treatment for dealing with blood vessel disease could provide hope for 5,000 Britons a year at risk of amputation The new treatment is used with p... read more

Is Britain’s foremost menopause doctor risking women’s lives with ‘alarmingly high’ doses of HRT

One of Britain’s most high-profile menopause doctors has been accused of putting women’s health at risk by prescribing ‘alarmingly high’ doses of HRT. G... read more

HEALTH NOTES: Virtual Reality headsets to predict miscarriages

HEALTH NOTES: Virtual Reality headsets to predict miscarriages By Mail on Sunday Reporter Updated: 22:16 BST, 1 April 2023 Experts may soon be able to predict w... read more

My GP wrongly diagnosed me with asthma and missed my deadly high blood pressure

Thousands of people diagnosed with asthma don’t actually have the condition, experts have warned, meaning they could be taking potent steroids unnecessarily a... read more

The photographic proof you DO have to wash your hands after going to the loo

It seems like stating the absolute obvious: after you’ve gone to the loo, wash your hands. But judging by a viral clip that surfaced on social media last week... read more

I’m a fitness coach. These are the seven exercises that are a complete waste of your time

A fitness trainer has revealed seven exercises he would never recommend for his clients.  Greg Justice, an exercise physiologist in Kansas City, Missouri, told... read more

Daughters who lost their mothers to deadly fungus infections share their stories

Two daughters who lost their mothers to deadly fungal infections have shared their hellish ordeals to raise awareness about the ‘urgent threat’ of t... read more

Five surprising foods that could affect your medication – from licorice to CHEESE

Some of your favorite foods can interfere with the effectiveness of your medication — and many drugs don’t mention the warning on their labels. Medicine... read more

EXCLUSIVE Inside Britain’s child vaping epidemic

With shelves packed full of lollipops and chocolate, you’d be forgiven for assuming this was just a sweet shop.  Tucked away inside, and even brazenly ad... read more

I’m a psychologist – these are the five phrases you should never say to your child

Telling upset children not to cry, that they’re okay and there’s nothing to be afraid of may seem like words of reassurance to parents. But now, a p... read more

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: The secret to avoiding middle-age spread? Eat more protein! 

I am currently on a speaking tour in Australia, and one thing I often get asked about in the Q&A sessions is middle-age spread, particularly the weight gain... read more

I have a rare condition that causes my body to produce BEER

A former schoolteacher almost had his life destroyed by a rare condition he was suffering that caused his body to create alcohol. Mark Mongiardo, 40, from Flori... read more

Apple issues health warning to keep iPhones six inches away from your chest

Apple issues health warning to millions to keep their iPhone six inches away from their chest — saying device can interfere with pacemakers By Mansur Shaheen ... read more

Man goes partially blind after adopted cat scratched him on the arm

A man from Texas went partially blind in one eye after being scratched by his adopted pet cat. The 47-year-old, who has not been named, was infected with bacter... read more

Adrenal cancer, the rare but deadly disease that has struck Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell 

Adrenal cancer, the cruel one-in-a-million disease suffered by Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell that is only caught AFTER its too late in two-thirds of cas... read more

A wine a day WON’T kill you, experts now claim

A wine a day WON’T kill you, experts now claim in fresh twist to decades-long row over health risks of moderate drinking Women may be able to enjoy wine d... read more

CDC team fell sick in Ohio while studying health impacts of toxic Ohio train derailment

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) team studying the health impacts of the Ohio train derailment fell ill themselves during the investigation.... read more

Warning signs you are suffering from colorectal cancer

A woman diagnosed with cancer in her 30s is warning others not to ignore early signs of the disease, amid an epidemic of cases striking young people. Candace He... read more