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Saliva test could gauge rugby players’ risk of concussion

Past studies show urine samples provide an accurate indicator of head injuriesIf the trial is successful, a device could diagnose concussion in just two yearsThe [...]

Newcastle girl woken by Disney princess after surgery

The world's youngest ever open heart surgery patient had her dreams come true when she was woken by a Disney princess following her fourth operation.Chanel [...]

Speed increases risk of stroke within hours or days of use

Using methamphetamine – sometimes called `speed,' `ice,' or `meth' – increases the chance of stroke, a study has found.And while users may expect damage from [...]

Drinking young quadruples the risk of girls having sex

Drinking before the age of 13 quadruples the risk of girls having sex young, new research reveals.For both genders, having alcohol before 14 more than [...]

Kyoto scientists devise stem cell treatment for Parkinsons

A pioneering new stem cell treatment with the 'potential to cure Parkinson's disease' has been crafted by researchers.In trials on laboratory monkeys, Japanese scientists were [...]

NHS will pay £100 million to agencies to recruit GPs

The NHS will pay agencies up to £100 million to recruit GPs from abroad in a bid to tackle the growing staffing crisis as the seven-day [...]

Can you blame your chocolate cravings on your period?

Many women blame their cravings for chocolate on 'the time of the month'.But it may have more to do with your culture than your physical [...]

Are YOU grinding your teeth? Demi Moore does!

Are you grinding your teeth down? A leading dentist talks how to spot the signs of the painful condition, why people are driven to it [...]

Woman, 23, has been unable to urinate for 3 YEARS

A 23-year-old woman has been unable to urinate for three years after being struck down by a bizarre condition.Vikki Black, from Barrow-in-Furness, suffers from Fowler's [...]

Millennials are less likely to use opioids to manage pain

Millennials are less likely to turn to opioids to address chronic pain, a study has found.Instead of taking painkillers, people aged 18 to 36 prefer [...]

A new tool promises to clean poo from your toothbrush

There's a very good chance that bacteria from poo is on your toothbrush if you share a bathroom.And, to make matters worse, it is probably [...]

Obese children show signs of heart failure by age one

Obese toddlers show signs of heart damage before their first birthday, a new study has found.Researchers looked at the heart scans of more than 400 [...]

Plastic surgery helps people quit smoking

There is no shortage of critics for plastic surgery, slamming the industry for perpetuating unrealistic beauty ideals. But a new study reveals the practice has an [...]

US clears first gene therapy for childhood leukemia

US regulators have approved the first treatment that genetically engineers patients' own blood cells into an army of assassins to seek and destroy childhood leukemia.Experts [...]

Motorised spinning ‘nanomachines’ could kill cancer cells

Scientists have created light-driven spinning molecules could become cancer-killing missiles. In laboratory tests, researchers showed how the molecules can be activated by ultraviolet light to spin [...]

Amateur tennis player on trying Maria Sharapova’s drug

Maria Sharapova returned to the Grand Slam circuit Monday night after a 15-month suspension after testing positive for a drug called meldonium.Her ban was a [...]

Why struggling to read a map could signal dementia

Getting lost and losing your ability to navigate could be an early red flag for dementia.Scientists have concluded that changes in how we map our [...]

Man in a coma after heart attack caused by West Nile virus

A 64-year-old grandfather in Muncie, Indiana, has been in a coma for 19 days after having a heart attack caused by West Nile earlier this [...]

Stanford study newborns’ fathers are getting older

American men are starting families later in life - increasing the risks of birth defects, a new study has revealed.The average paternal age in the [...]

Less likely to get CPR for cardiac arrests in black areas

Surviving a cardiac arrest can often seem like a matter of luck.But one factor plays a crucial role: the racial makeup of your neighborhood.Compared to [...]

Bolton mother vomits 60 times a day due to gastroparesis

A mother who suffers from a rare disease that makes her vomit up to 60 times a day claims people assume she is bulimic.Shimmi Munshi, [...]

Patrick McKeown reveals secrets of good breathing

Not breathing correctly may be a key cause of why you are struggling to shed the pounds.Using your nose – instead of your mouth – [...]

The dangers of looking at pictures of skinny women

Looking at images of skinny women for just 15 minutes is all it takes to change a man's taste, researchers have found.The findings, based on [...]

Being a couch potato past 50 could leave you disabled

Being a couch potato past 50 won't just make you put on weight - it could also leave you disabled. Middle-aged people who spend five hours [...]

Facial hair blocks up to 95% of harmful UV rays

Having a beard isn't just fashionable, it could well be a life-saver.Facial hair, sported by Hollywood star George Clooney and footballing icon David Beckham, can [...]

Surgeons reattach woman’s arms after severed in France

It is the first time the surgery has been carried out on both arms at the same timeThe procedure took a team four hours in [...]

Pittsburgh mother who delivered her own baby pictured

This incredible picture shows a woman who delivered her baby, born in his amniotic sac, eight weeks prematurely in the front seat of her own [...]

Heart attack victims are dying early

Heart attack patients with other long-term health conditions are dying early simply because they are not being given the right care, a large study has [...]

A guide to at-home exercises for every stage of pregnancy

Want to stay active in pregnancy? The below guide takes you through the exercises you can safely do at home during every trimester.Providing you are [...]

E-cigarette use by teenagers doesn´t lead to smoking

There is no evidence that experimentation with e-cigarettes leads to teenagers taking up smoking tobacco, a large study has found.Just three per cent of children [...]

Alzheimer’s disease victims at six and 10 years old

Two sisters are thought to be the youngest ever victims of dementia after being struck down by the disease at just six and 10 years [...]

more tradies are turning to liposuction

Two Australian tradesmen who opted for a new treatment to reduce their 'man boobs' have spoken about why they went under the knife.Trent Wright, a [...]

Can curry spice really help banish your aches and pains?

It's the spice that everyone's talking about - barely a week goes by without us hearing about another purported health benefit of turmeric.The kitchen cupboard [...]

GPs are told to slash hospital referrals in new plans

GPs won’t be able to send patients to hospital without permission from a panel of other doctors under a controversial plan to slash costs.The NHS [...]

Marijuana users walk differently than non-users

Smoking pot can affect the way your knees, elbows and shoulders move when you are walking, a new study has found.The study, from the University [...]

Genetic link to pain caused by taking statins

A common genetic variant may cause some people to develop aches and pains when they take statins, research has shown.The discovery could lead to a [...]