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Kirstie Allsopp had the same morning sickness as Kate

Who could fail to be cheered by the news that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her third child? But while I am delighted for [...]

Your print-out-and-keep guide to avoiding the A&E queues

Stick a plaster on a cut, apply some ice to a nasty sprain — there was a time when minor injuries were dealt with at [...]

How faulty medical tests could deny you antibiotics

Painful: Fiona Rose, 24, from Somerset, long suffered with urinary tract infectionsAfter three urinary tract infections (UTIs) in less than three years, Fiona Rose was only [...]

Sorry chaps, being a kept man is bad for your health

For modern men sick of the daily grind, it may seem like the perfect solution.But stepping back from work to let your wife be the [...]

Can these goggles STOP you getting diabetes?

High-tech goggles that emit bright light into the eyes could stop people from developing type 2 diabetes.They work on the principle that light regulates the [...]

Stanley Johnson, 77, takes our health quiz

In good shape: Stanley Johnson, 77, still leads an active life which keeps him healthyCAN YOU RUN UP THE STAIRS?Yes, I can. My office is at [...]

A tiny umbrella cuts stroke risk, but NHS won’t fund it

Plugging a hole in the heart with an umbrella-like device can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, new studies show. Yet the procedure is not readily [...]

The moment i learned my back pain was breast cancer

Shocked: Lisa Harvey made no connection between her back pain and possible cancerLike many people, Lisa Harvey was used to the occasional twinge in her [...]

Pill to prevent both heart disease and diabetes

Heart disease and type 2 diabetes could be prevented by taking a single pill in the future, if predictions by scientists prove true.Both conditions, which [...]

Computer determines pain by analysing somone’s face

Researchers believe the system will be useful in separating 'real pain from fake'People express pain differently, which makes it hard for doctors to gaugeThe system [...]

Having a purpose in life can keep you strong in old age

Having a 'reason to get up in the morning' can keep you strong in old age, new research suggests.Adults who see a purpose in their [...]

Breastfeeding nearly halves the risk of an asthma attack

Breastfeeding alters the gut microbiome, which influences the immune systemThere is no association between breastfeeding and poor asthma controlFurther studies are required to ascertain and [...]

Sufferers overestimate their discomfort, study reveals

Back pain may be psychological, new research suggests.People over estimate their lower back discomfort, a study found. Lead author Dr Tasha Stanton from the University of [...]

Are money problems causing you migraines?

If you're having money problems, having a certain DNA twist could leave you more susceptible to migraines. Going through financial hardship can trigger the debilitating head [...]

Michigan study: Bullying is biggest concern for parents

Parents worry more about their child being bullied than them getting pregnant, new research reveals.Some 61 percent worry about their children being picked on, a [...]

Swansea dementia patient diagnosed at just 48

A mother-of-one who was diagnosed with dementia when she was 48 has opened up about the heartbreaking reality of living with the condition.Debbie Willcocks, now [...]

How insects have twice the amount of protein

Fitness bloggers and personal trainers have for years now been touting the benefits of a protein-rich diet, supplemented by shakes and powders. They whip up protein [...]

Britain’s smallest baby thriving as teenager in Birmingham

A girl who was Britain's smallest baby and was given just a one per cent chance of survival is now living life to the full [...]

Edinburgh scientists develop camera to see through body

Allows doctors to track internal examinations without any expensive X-raysCamera detects light sources in the body, such as that of an endoscopeSuch light can be [...]

Nottinghamshire mother warns parents to never kiss baby

A mother is warning parents never kiss their babies after her newborn contracted deadly meningitis from an innocent peck.Krystal Hayes', 26, and her partner John [...]

Babies who sleep away from parents get more shut eye

Babies who sleep in separate rooms from their parents have earlier bedtimes, take less time to nod off and get more shut eye, new research [...]

12m homes are without a carbon monoxide alarm

Around 12 million UK homes are not protected by a carbon monoxide alarm – leaving many lives at risk, experts warn.Known as the ‘silent killer’, [...]

GAIL PORTER’s £495 eyebrow tattooing procedure

Hair loss: Gail Porter suffers from alopeciaGail Porter slowly peels back her hands cupped over her face and looks at the mirror. Within a split-second, [...]

Expert demands urgent probe into ‘avoidable’ fatalities

The NHS has covered up thousands of ‘suspect’ deaths in hospitals across England, sparking calls for an urgent inquiry, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.According [...]

How Ant’s ‘Robocop’ leg brace helps align the joint

Arthritis sufferers could be spared the ordeal of surgery thanks to a 'Robocop' brace that supports the knee, restoring movement and alleviating pain, even in [...]

Larry Emdur reflects on 13kg weight loss two years on

He lost a staggering 13 kilograms and gained a six pack the year he turned 50.And two years on from his stunning weight loss transformation, [...]

Why do health bosses waste so much GP time?

Should you require evidence of the utter contempt in which senior NHS officials hold the public, look no further than a ‘peer review’ scheme being [...]

Pete Evans spruiks designer toilet ‘squatting stools’

He's the reality TV chef who regularly makes headlines for his controversial health claims.And Pete Evans raised eyebrows once again when he promoted a designer-made [...]

UNC sororities postpone rush amid norovirus scare

A North Carolina university has had to postpone their sorority rush week at the last minute after an apparent outbreak of norovirus.Health officials at the [...]

More than 700 people sickened by mold in a Florida school

Teachers in one of America's largest public school systems are being sickened by mold growing in their classrooms - and their complaints to administrators have [...]

Healthy bars like Nakd nibbles have more sugar than treats

Boasting of natural ingredients, they may seem like a more nutritious alternative to sweet treats when you’re feeling a bit peckish.But if you’re looking to [...]

Skin disease causes woman to feel like her body is on fire

A 29-year-old has described the agony of her rare skin disease which makes her feel like she is being burned alive.Kayla Hansen, who lives in [...]

Expert reveals tips for preparing your body for IVF

Celebrity couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen recently revealed that they plan to try to conceive a second child via IVF treatments.The couple's first child, [...]

Less than 1 percent of US preschoolers get enough exercise

Fewer than one percent of preschoolers get the recommended amount of exercise that will help them avoid obesity in later years, a study has found.The [...]

Doctors could PREDICT premature births

Doctors may be able to predict premature births after research found women have an 'immune clock' during pregnancy.These immune system changes are precisely timed, and [...]

Video captures Bath amputee toddler taking first steps

This heartwarming video captures a mother's ecstatic reaction as her quadruple-amputee daughter takes her first steps on prosthetic legs.Harmonie-Rose Allen, from Bath, was just 11 [...]