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The devastating damage an AR-15 does to the developing bodies of children

Candlelit vigils and haunting photos of deceased children on the news have become all too familiar in recent decades. Nashville is the latest community to be ro... read more

America’s Adderall boom laid bare: use in women in their 20s shoots up by a fifth in a year 

Adderall use exploded during the pandemic with up to one in teens in America prescribed the powerful stimulant, official data shows. ADHD medications have becom... read more

Glycine supplement sold as a ‘mood booster’ may CAUSE major depression

A compound used in many ‘mood-boosting’ and ‘sleep enhancing’ supplements may actually cause anxiety and major depression, a study sugge... read more

Fury as NHS’s maternity plan to prevent more tragedies will be unsafely staffed for FIVE YEARS

Tragedy-stricken NHS maternity units face being unsafely staffed for another five years, officials admitted today. Damning inquiries into devastating scandals, ... read more

Brits jokingly celebrate death of NHS’s hated virus app as

Brits have jokingly celebrated the end of the NHS virus app that triggered the hated ‘pingdemic’. Health chiefs confirmed this week that the app, do... read more

Fentanyl is ‘single greatest challenge US faces,’ says Department of Homeland Security Secretary

Fentanyl is ‘single greatest challenge US faces as a country’, says Department of Homeland Security Secretary — with drug wiping out 75,000 Americ... read more

Breakthrough blood test could spare thousands of patients gruelling chemo every year

A blood test that detects traces of cancer cells could spare thousands of patients gruelling chemotherapy every year. Researchers at a leading NHS hospital are ... read more

These are the 10 shopping items most likely to make you sick

The ten foods in your shopping cart that are most likely to make you sick have been revealed. Researchers at Consumer Reports ranked regularly purchased foods b... read more

Sepsis symptoms in children: Five warning signs all parents should know

Knowing the symptoms of sepsis could save your child’s life.  Each year, 2,000 children in the UK and 75,000 in the US develop sepsis.  When caught earl... read more

Nando’s-style Covid alert levels are binned just as cases are starting to rise again

Nando’s-style Covid alert levels have been binned — just as cases have once again started to rise. It marks the Government’s  latest step back to... read more

Almost two-thirds of pregnancies now occur OUTSIDE of marriage

Almost two thirds of all pregnancies in England and Wales happen outside of marriage, according to data released today.  The latest Office for National Statist... read more

I’m a podiatrist – here’s what your feet say about your health

You might not think it — but your feet can tell you a surprising amount about your health. From pesky cracked heels and calluses to more serious problems, suc... read more

Warning over string of fatal overdoses from online pharmacies selling dangerous drugs

Dangerous drugs are still being ‘freely marketed’ online despite a series of deaths over the past decade, experts have warned. Medication bought thr... read more

Hope for thousands with haemophilia in form of new injection

Hope for thousands with haemophilia as new injection can drastically slash risk of dangerous bleeds By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 10... read more

Boots starts offering free 15-minute ‘health MOTs’ for over-40s in bid to reduce pressure on the NHS

Over-40s in England can now book a free ‘health MOT’ at Boots.  The 15-minute check-up, being offered in 1,000 stores, will check blood pressure. A... read more

Top Foods to Eat When Pregnant in The First Trimester

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and joy for many women, but it is also a time when the body undergoes significant changes. One of the most important things a ... read more

Phone, tablet and computer screens should be BANNED for children under six, psychologist warns

Phone, tablet and computer screens should be BANNED for children under six, psychologist warns, as they make kids ‘more irritable’ and ‘worsen... read more

UK firm is accused of passing off huge quantities of potentially unsafe foreign meat as British

UK firm is accused of passing off huge quantities of potentially unsafe foreign meat as British: Employees claim rotten ham, pork and other cuts were sent to su... read more

Going for a run can counter health risks of bad sleep, scientists say

Going for a run can counter health risks of bad sleep, scientists say By Kate Pickles Health Editor For The Daily Mail Updated: 00:10 BST, 30 March 2023 If you&... read more

How a slice of bread can be as salty as a pack of CRISPS

The nation’s daily bread could be putting health at risk with just one slice of many popular brands containing as much salt as a pack of ready salted cris... read more

The best diets for lowering heart disease and strokes RANKED in major analysis 

The best diets for lowering heart disease and strokes RANKED in major analysis By Mansur Shaheen Deputy Health Editor For Dailymail.Com Updated: 23:50 BST, 29 M... read more

Is the cure for migraine misery simply some melatonin tablets

Sleep is the main driver of migraine misery for millions, scientists suggest. Around 35million Americans and 6million Britons suffer from migraines, yet doctors... read more

I was diagnosed with MS at 24 – here’s the warning signs

A New Jersey woman says her early signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) were initially written off by doctors — and is hoping her story can help others catch the d... read more

Puppy power! Having a pet dog slashes the risk of food allergies in children, study suggests 

In case you need another reason to have a furry friend at home, scientists suggest that a family pet can stop childhood food allergies. Japanese researchers fou... read more