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Last updated: 08:56 BST, 16 April 2025
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Aimee Lou Wood's heartbreaking health battle that led to 'vital intervention' at drama

The actor's history of serious health problems are particularly relevant following a Saturday Night Live skit that mocked the 31-year-old's British actress's teeth and accent. Some 1.25million people in the UK suffer the same condition, which can be deadly if untreated.

Scientists prepare for 'mammothpox' virus that could emerge from arctic permafrost and

While the scenario and the virus were completely fictitious, scientists warn the threat of 'zombie viruses' emerging from permafrost thawing due to climate change is very real. Experts have found these so-called 'Methuselah microbes' can remain dormant in the soil and the bodies of frozen animals, like mammoths, for tens of thousands of years. If such a disease emerged from the ice our bodies wouldn't have any natural defences to fight off an infection, much like Covid when it first emerged.

British scientists, who tracked more than 420,000 adults, found it was most beneficial for women under 60 who were a healthy weight and those with pre-existing conditions.

Stomach-churning 'Ozempic feet' is latest bizarre side effect of weight-loss drug... which

Blockbuster weight loss drug Ozempic can cause a surprising side effect in your feet-and some celebrities are already showing signs. Doctors are cautioning that Ozempic feet might be the next side effect of the drug. The phenomenon refers to excessive loose skin or ageing on both feet caused by the sudden loss of fat after using the GLP-1 drugs.

Researchers found digital technology use was linked with a 58 per cent lower risk of cognitive impairment, which encompasses problem-solving or memory issues.

Brutal footage reveals devastating impact of motor neurone disease on 'healthy'

In a series of astonishing videos, Brooke Eby, from Maryland in the US, has shared the reality of living in a body that no longer functions as it used to. The healthy business development manager was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - the most common form of motor neurone disease - in 2022, three years after experiencing her first warning signs. The condition is incurable and gradually stops patients being able to move, talk and even eat. ALS claimed the life of Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall in 2023 and the acclaimed scientist Stephen Hawking famously suffered from it.

Thousands could be wrongly diagnosed with serious conditions due to major NHS blunder

Synnovis, a lab service provider for almost 200 GP surgeries and six hospitals in London , is failing to deliver accurate results 'on a daily basis', medics say. Dozens of emails sent by the firm, whose NHS contract is worth £2 billion, show it has repeatedly apologised to GPs since 2021 for issues with blood tests for conditions including diabetes and malaria. Doctors claim it is now 'an everyday concern' for them, with the problem 'nothing short of a national scandal'. According to the BBC, who carried out the probe, issues with incorrect blood test results were also leading to unnecessary hospital referrals and wasted appointments.

Surgically removing tumours can leave patients with large wounds, so skin is usually taken from elsewhere on the body and stitched over the opening.

Fit 35-year-old hit with incurable breast cancer 'convinced' her disease was caused by

Bisma Lalji, from California, was diagnosed with the disease in February 2023 with scans revealing her breast cancer had spread to the bones in her upper body. A sudden bout of agonising pain in her spine was her only symptom prior to diagnosis.

Graham Dean is convinced he would not be here today to enjoy his retirement if he hadn't received an invitation through the post one day for a prostate cancer screening check.

A cryotherapy session in Paris has turned deadly with one woman dying and another hospitalised in critical condition due to a nitrogen leak from a cold chamber, according to French investigators.

England's worst maternity units named and shamed: Interactive map exposes terrifying

Exposing the dire 'postcode lottery' women giving birth face, damning figures show around 55 per cent in five services nationwide are failing. Yet for eight parts of England, including Brighton, Derby and Luton, MailOnline can reveal the only maternity unit is rated 'inadequate' - the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) worst possible score. It means that tens of thousands of women have no choice but to give birth in failing units. At The Royal Sussex County Hospital , CQC inspectors warned call bells would run for up to ten minutes before staff members responded. Emergency buzzers used to call a doctor could not be heard in some areas.

From Bob Cratchit to Charlie Bucket and the Weasley family in the Harry Potter films, poor people are often seen as the kindest. But a study suggests there's not much truth to the stereotype.

Dutch medics have revealed that sperm from just 85 donors was used to father thousands of children, leading to fears of accidental inbreeding among the country's population.

Dietitian issues warning over new M&S vegan staple: 'It could put people at risk'

A leading dietitian has warned that a desire to make products sold on British supermarket shelves less processed could lead to some people being at risk of potentially serious health hazards. He was commenting on Marks and Spencer's new type of oat drink containing 'only three ingredients' as part of a range that the brand boasts has no additives.

My wife had breast cancer surgery more than 30 years ago, and ever since her left arm has been swollen with water retention. What can she do to relieve the numbness? Dr Martin Scurr replies...

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, claiming more lives than heart attacks and strokes combined. Despite exhaustive research, science has failed to find a cure or drug to prevent it.

I have spent years studying a very simple exercise. This is exactly how you can use it to

I have yearned for rivers, cemeteries, starlit fields, often returning from my walks feeling changed: some places seemed to intensify my emotions, while others calmed me. And having previously written a book about the health benefits of walking, it struck me that where I walked might also affect me, subtly influencing my thoughts and mood.

In an Instagram post that's been viewed more than 150,000 times, Dr Amir Khan listed the most common causes, which include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and food intolerances.

The NHS carries out around five million CT scans a year for reasons such as assessing internal injuries after an accident and diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, or broken bones.

Rory McIlroy's little-known health battle with deadly condition - after golf champ's epic

The 35-year-old held his nerve in a dramatic play-off with England's Justin Rose to clinch the title after his 17th attempt at Augusta National. Hailing it a 'dream come true', the Northern Irish golfer also confessed 'I started to wonder if it would ever be my time'. He is now only the sixth man - and first European ever - to clinch the Grand Slam. But McIlroy is no stranger to health struggles, which he has candidly discussed over the years.

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Registered dieticians and personal trainers, Lyssie and Tammy Lakatos - aka The Nutrition Twins - reveal the best workouts for losing weight, and debunk common exercise myths holding you back.

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

I contracted a 'harmless' and little-known virus while pregnant and it left my newborn

When Carla Sobrini's daughter Emilia failed her newborn hearing test, she had no idea that a virus she'd unknowingly caught from her older child during pregnancy was to blame.

If colon cancer is detected and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is approximately 90 percent, while it is around 60 percent if it is diagnosed in its advanced stages.

I gave birth using a controversial new technique after being deemed infertile... I'm proof

Amanda Gruendell was desperate to have a baby and had tried everything from surrogacy to adoption. But nothing worked out until she made the lifechanging decision to undergo a uterus transplant...

There was widespread disgust when a Chinese restaurant was exposed for serving street pigeon in place of roasted duck earlier this month.

Frequently visiting the emergency room at your local hospital due to smoking weed may substantially increase your risk for developing dementia, a study suggests.

Life-saving cancer vaccine soon available for thousands of NHS patients with deadly skin

The needle-free injection, given for up to two years, is custom-built for people to stop their melanoma returning - which experts believe will herald a new era in fighting the disease. It works by boosting the immune system's response helping it to 'attack' cancer cells to prevent them from coming back. It marks an expansion of NHS England's cancer vaccine launch pad programme, which has already allowed hundreds of patients to receive a bowel cancer vaccine in the last year. The health service now plans to provide up to 10,000 patients in England with personalised cancer treatments by 2030 through this scheme.

A heartbroken daughter whose father died just 10 weeks after a diagnosis of lethal pancreatic cancer has urged the public to 'keep pushing' for help if 'something feels wrong'.

A father-of-two from Utah had just completed a total of 3,000 miles of mountain biking and considered his lungs his healthiest body part just before his life-changing diagnosis.

From cheese slices with very little cheese to fruit yoghurt without any fruit, this is

Cheese slices with virtually no cheese; fruit yoghurt without actual fruit; salt and vinegar crisps without real potato - or even vinegar. Looking closely at what goes into everyday foods can be eye-opening. And as our photos here show, even bread can have a surprising number of artificial ingredients. But does it matter?

Cuddly toys are loved by children around the world. But a new study might make you think twice about letting your child snuggle up to their favourite teddy.

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At 33, Elle was training for a marathon, working in a busy corporate job and enjoying a full social life, when a single, common symptom was the first sign of a deadly disease.

New Ozempic? Scientists develop 'expanding' weight loss pill that slashes more fat than

A 'new generation' treatment may help patients shed up to 10 per cent of their body weight in just three months - faster than blockbuster jabs like Ozempic. Diet pills have a chequered history and only one is approved for NHS use in the UK - Xenical - which is not hugely popular because of its mode of operation. The drug stops fat being absorbed, so that it passes straight through the body. However, this process can give rise to unpleasant stomach or bowel issues like diarrhoea, which studies suggest have caused people to stop taking it. Yet, slimmers trying a new weight-loss pill called Sirona - so far available only as a trial on the NHS - are yet to report any major adverse side effects.

Paul was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 39... the only sign was a problem millions suffer

When he was invited to be part of a groundbreaking trial, backed by Cancer Research UK, of a treatment that spares colorectal cancer patients from this invasive procedure, he jumped at the chance. Rather than surgery, researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester have been offering some rectal cancer patients daily high-dose radiotherapy alongside a twice-daily chemotherapy tablet, called capecitabine. Experts believe the five-week treatment has proved so effective it could be widely used in the NHS by the end of next year.

The ultimate three-stage guide on how to use Ozempic SAFELY, by Michael Mosley's doctor

Have you, or a loved one, thought of taking one of the new weight-loss jabs? With the impressive results they offer, it might seem a tempting thought, particularly if you've struggled with your weight for years. You may even have a friend or colleague who is using them and singing their praises. But does that mean they are also suitable for you? There's no doubt that GLP-1 agonists, as they are medically known, represent a huge breakthrough in the way we treat obesity, potentially transforming the lives of millions. Research also shows that they may help cut the risk of heart disease, kidney failure, dementia and help to treat addictions. But as a doctor I am very concerned that the mad scramble to get hold of semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has led to a Wild West market, where it's easy to buy these drugs, particularly online, and self-administer them without any kind of medical advice or nutritional support. This was a situation that would have also worried my father Michael who, though impressed with the new drugs' results, had significant reservations.

Women who took up the popular exercise regime saw a 95 per cent improvement in their levels of sexual desire, orgasm rates and overall sexual satisfaction.

I thought lead poisoning was a Victorian-era problem long consigned to the past. But latest figures show that in 2023 more than 200 cases were reported in children in England.

Research based on data from nearly half a million British adults found those who regularly added salt were nearly 40 per cent more likely to develop the conditions than those who never or rarely did.

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The 67-year-old national treasure said prostate cancer was 'tragically' often detected too late. He joined celebrities who have battled the disease in backing the Mail's screening campaign.

A leading colon cancer surgeon has revealed the common household bathroom products she's banned due to their links to the disease.

Men suffering the problem may notice they are struggling to 'finish' with a partner, suffer penile pain or numbness in the genital area, and a complete inability to climax.

Why people are deliberately infecting themselves with parasitic WORMS to 'cure' chronic

Kyla Fuller (pictured) and others who have experimented with helminth therapy now post about their experiences on social media, in clips that often garner hundreds of thousands of views. And they genuinely believe that the treatment has proved life-changing. 'I feel like I've been given a second chance at life,' Kyla says. 'I don't have any pain, nausea, urgency or blood in my stool.

Bacteria in the mouth were linked to pain conditions, researchers discovered, with good oral habits potentially easing the discomfort and improving overall wellbeing.

Wes Streeting accused of abandoning life-saving research into a common yet hard-to-treat

Lobular breast cancer affects nearly 10,000 women in the UK every year, and experts say that there is a lack of drugs to treat the disease. Last year, then Health Secretary Victoria Atkins promised to commit £20 million to a five-year research project into lobular breast cancer treatments. The scheme, known as the Lobular Moon Shot Project, has received the backing of 330 MPs - more than half in the House of Commons. However, Mr Streeting has failed to say whether he will provide the necessary funds.

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A few troubling symptoms Rhiannon, 34, had been experiencing for about two years ramped up tenfold almost as soon as she learned she was pregnant. Doctors, however, didn't seem concerned...

Subtle warning signs of deadly motor neurone disease no one should dismiss - as Grey's

Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria fans reacted with shock and sadness at the news today that star Eric Dane is living with a form of deadly motor neurone disease. Around 5,000 adults in the UK and roughly the same number in the US have MND-there is a one in 300 risk of developing the condition. In a statement to People magazine, the actor, 52, revealed he had been handed the devastating diagnosis, and added: 'I am grateful to have my loving family by my side. Here, MailOnline breaks down the early warning signs of the fatal condition...

Scientists from the University of Vaasa have revealed the real reason why people hate vegans - and claim meat-eaters may simply be envious of them.

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For Mary Jane Wheeler (left), Covid-19 was life changing. In just one year, she had gained 60 pounds. So Wheeler turned to weight loss jabs...

Horrifying images of giant WORMS being removed from young patient's body trigger urgent

The bloated three-year-old had battled constipation, fever and had failed to pass stools for three days before his concerned parents sought medical help. After attending hospital, he was diagnosed with constipation, according to Indonesian medics who shared his story in a journal. But it was only after he began vomiting worms a day later, that an x-ray of his stomach then showed grey masses - indicating he had an 'intestinal obstruction'. Doctors carried out a laparotomy - when an incision is made in the abdomen - and discovered the packs of worms blocking three separate areas of his small intestine.

A study by the University of Sydney found that men tend to find women with natural lips more attractive, while women are drawn to plumper pouts.

One sex position could be responsible for half of all penile fractures an agonizing injury that can lead to an extremely embarrassing trip to the emergency department.

Weight loss jab supply risk as Trump's trade war threatens drug industry

The President this week announced he would 'very shortly' impose 'major' tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry to shift the overseas production of medications back to the United States. It was a 'tremendous problem' that the country 'can no longer produce enough antibiotics to treat our sick,' he claimed. But now, British industry leaders fear such tariffs could disrupt the supply and even the price of drugs including slimming jabs Mounjaro and Ozempic - both hailed as a monumental breakthrough in the war on obesity. Experts today warned that patients may 'end up the casualties of a global trade war' and urged the UK Government to 'closely monitor' the evolving situation.

The Corrie star and cancer survivor, who was diagnosed at just 19, hailed the new test as a 'game changer' that could address the stigma surrounding the disease.

Researchers at Mass General Brigham, a Harvard hospital, have found over a dozen 'overlooked' risk factors for dementia and other brain disorders - and all of them are preventable.

Are YOU drinking too much? Take this simple test that reveals a 'hidden' alcohol problem -

Medics have previously warned that many drinkers fail to recognise they have a problem because their body hasn't yet become reliant on alcohol which causes telltale signs like shakes. However, there is a simple test that doctors use to spot a hidden, 'functioning' alcoholic.

Kerry Joanne Wilkins, from Clacton in Essex went to A&E after suffering a trio of symptoms but her family say they felt medics had dismissed how ill the 35-year-old business owner was.

I lost 50kg WITHOUT Ozempic and finally silenced the food noise. Don't let anyone tell you

Ree had struggled with her weight since the age of 16. At her heaviest, she suffered from a horror health scare that left her in hospital for four months. She knew then she had to change her life.

Now so-called 'forever' chemicals - which can take thousands of years to degrade - are being investigated after sparking concerns that the UK's regulation of the toxic elements is too lax.

Is YOUR local hospital one of Britain's worst? From A&E waits to the backlog for routine ops and cancer treatment, our interactive data-tracker lays bare performance of all trusts

Use MailOnline's ultimate NHS data tracker to see exactly how your hospital is faring amid the 'quad-demic'. Wards and A&E units are 'full to bursting' because of the relentless pressure from a flood of patients infected with influenza, Covid, norovirus and RSV . Cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) - another respiratory bug that causes cold-like symptoms - are also rising. Creaking at the seams in one of the NHS' toughest ever winters, trusts battling crises on every front have declared critical incidents and warned patients they face being turned away unless they are genuinely sick. Others have re-introduced face masks and restricted visitors to cope with the 'tidal wave' of infections. Even before this year's winter carnage struck, NHS sites were struggling to hit key A&E and cancer targets. Waiting lists had rocketed to all-time highs in the wake of the pandemic. Our postcode search tool, hailed by NHS chiefs, utilises monthly performance figures collated centrally. It covers all 120-plus NHS trusts and can be searched by entering the first half of your postcode.

Woman gives birth to stranger's baby after shocking IVF clinic blunder

The anonymous mother was mistakenly implanted with another couple's embryo due to 'human error' at a Monash IVF clinic in Brisbane, Australia. While details of the case are only just emerging, it is believed the baby was born last year. But the shocking blunder was only discovered in February after the birth parents requested that their remaining embryos be transferred to another IVF provider. Here the clinic discovered an additional embryo remained in storage and the parents were notified of the mistake within a week.

Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison looked at two mind hacks to cure back pain as effectively as, if not better than, opioids.

A simple one-minute 'effective trick' could help calm the nerves in seconds - by 'fooling' the body into thinking it is relaxed, Dr Joe Whittington said.

Horrifying truth about chiropractors and why paralysis, strokes and deaths are far more

Things had never been so good for 34-year-old model Katie May as in early 2016. The US influencer had recently been crowned the 'Queen of Snapchat' by Playboy magazine due to her massive following on the picture-sharing social media app. On Instagram, she had amassed an astonishing two million followers. And Katie had gained this massive success all while raising her seven-year-old daughter Mia. But, for Katie, everything would change in a matter of seconds - and a few sharp movements of her neck.

The 'ordinary office worker' from Chongqing in southwestern China sought medical help after developing a severe cough that was later found to be caused by a fungus growing in his dirty socks.

My son went from being your usual 'party-loving' university student to needing 24/7 care

With dreams of becoming a journalist, Ollie, from Staffordshire, studied media but his university experience was largely impacted by the Covid pandemic. He caught the virus aged 18 but was seemingly able to overcome it with ease, like the rest of his peers. That was until a week after his 19th birthday, when he quickly found himself unable to walk, losing his mobility completely within the short space of a month. Now 22, he requires 24/7 care, is unable to move or eat by himself and suffers such severe tiredness he can barely speak.

Canadian scientists say these children may be at higher risk of Alzheimer's because they are more prone to one toxic protein, tau, spreading in the brain.

Brazilian researchers analysed the brains of 1781 people who had died, and asked their family for details about their drinking behaviour throughout their lifetime.

WES STREETING: Brave men like Sir Chris Hoy have spoken out about the diagnosis no one

I want to thank the Mail for its important campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer. The UK National Screening Committee is thoroughly examining all the evidence for prostate cancer screening programmes, including targeted approaches for those at higher risk. I hope they can recommend a way forward that allows the NHS to seek out prostate cancer more proactively for those most at risk, but any programme must be evidence led and clinically led.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in my 20s... doctors wouldn't listen until I

Sydney Stoner, 31, Arkansas cafe worker claims that she 'nearly died' after her bowel cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors and diagnosed as IBS. Stage 4 bowel cancer occurs when cancer in the colon spreads, or metastasizes, to other tissues and organs. The five-year survival rate for people with stage 4 colon cancer is about 13 percent.

Migraine affects one in seven people 'usually feels like a very bad headache with a throbbing pain on one side' - however there are a raft of other distressing symptoms.

Twins who went on separate vegan and meat diets reveal shocking results of new plant-based

For years they've berated meat-lovers, desperately trying to convert people to veganism. But going plant-based really could boost your health, if new research is to be believed. For a pair of identical twins have given fascinating insight into which is best for the body when it comes to performance. Ross and Hugo Turner, 36, from Christow in Devon, both took vitamins daily, while following similar a diet and workout plan.

The risk among Britons who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) was 'particularly high' compared to those who identified as straight, figures showed.

Last summer, a study by scientists in Maryland found that one popular vitamin was associated with a four per cent increased risk of death over the course of the 20-year study.

My 19-year-old was killed by rampant cancer in a year - the first sign was an eerily

A grief-stricken mother has told of doctors' multiple failings to spot the lethal bone cancer that killed her 'beautiful, kind and funny' daughter at just 19. By the time her daughter, Megan, was diagnosed it had spread to her lungs and lymph nodes. The first sign was a complaint suffered by millions every year.

Blockbuster weight loss jabs, including Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro, have long been hailed as a monumental breakthrough in the war on obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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Dr Ben Bickman told DailyMail.com that people should be weary of the outfall that will come with weight loss medications and he predicts three crippling failures of Ozempic.

I saw strange flashes and collapsed in public... I'd missed the telltale signs of a

Susan Ash was 24-years-old and had just welcomed daughter Julia when doctors made the devastating discovery. Now the New Hampshire native is seeking to raise awareness of the often subtle symptoms...

It is feared packs of the side dish may contain hidden traces of milk, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

Scientists found aspartame, a common artificial sweetener also found in products like Extra chewing gum, contributed to a worrying rise in diabetes risk.

Fit and healthy 25-year-old hit by motor neurone disease - a common night-time symptom was

When Michael Stone was hit by tightness in his left foot and sudden twitching in 2022, he blamed it on his waiter job. But the actual cause was deadly and life-wrecking motor neurone disease (MND), also known as 'locked in syndrome'. It was only earlier this year in February that the now 25-year-old from San Marcos in Texas , was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - the most common form of MND. ALS claimed the life of Sandra Bullock's partner Bryan Randall in 2023 and the acclaimed scientist Stephen Hawking famously suffered from it . Now, in a series of Instagram reels, watched over 20,000 times, he has told of the early warning signs he suffered before his diagnosis.

A US emergency room doctor has shared his 'weird' yet effective method for calming the mind, especially for those who struggle to fall asleep due to overthinking at nighttime.

Must-know warning signs of killer women's condition that hit Meghan Markle:'It was life or

In the first episode of her new podcast Confessions Of A Female Founder, the Duchess of Sussex said she had post-partum pre-eclampsia after welcoming one of her children. Speaking with friend and entrepreneur Whitney Wolfe Herd, who founded the female-focused dating app Bumble and co-founded Tinder, Meghan confessed it was 'so rare' and 'so scary'. The little-known condition is similar to pre-eclampsia - which affects women during pregnancy - and involves dangerously high blood pressure. Experts don't know exactly what causes post-partum pre-eclampsia but believe there may be some contributing factors including q uick changes in hormonal levels and fluids which then affect blood pressure.

My fit 85-year-old husband has taken Viagra for many years. It has recently stopped working and he's considering buying some pills he saw on the internet.

While bleeding from the bowel and bloating are well known signs of the disease, there's other red flags that very few people know about, according to Dr Alasdair Scott

Terrifying vape warning as super-fit 17-year-old gets killer 'popcorn lung': 'Kids are

Doctors told the mother of Brianne Cullen that 'children are dying' from the life-long condition that can mean sufferers need a lung transplant. Her mother knew nothing of Brianne's habit, which began as a way of 'easing anxiety' about returning to school after the Covid lockdowns.

Countless products claim to help eye health and protect against conditions such as age-related macular degeneration. Here Dr Hakam Ghabra assesses some of these supplements.

Dr Aragona Giuseppe, medical advisor at Prescription Doctor, said while a morning shower 'awakens the senses' there were specific benefits to showering in the evening.

Did a school Bunsen burner mat give Mark cancer? After his 'cruel' death, wife Hayley now

Mark Smith, then aged 36, was still coming to terms with his diagnosis of mesothelioma when he spoke to Good Health about it in December. He had no idea then that he had just weeks to live.

The downside: eight hours of surgery, five days in hospital and weeks of recovery. The upside: giving a woman the joy of carrying their own baby. So, would you donate your womb to a stranger?

Her sacrifice was the most selfless thing I've ever known: Couple who have a baby daughter

To the outside world it's an astonishing medical breakthrough, but to Grace and Angus Davidson the birth of their daughter represents something infinitely more precious - the chance to be a normal family. Amy Isabel, now five weeks old, is the first baby to be born in this country following a womb transplant - but for the couple, who live in north London , 'it's what we always dreamed of'. The couple beam at each other. Grace, with the baby asleep in her lap, lovingly strokes Amy's wisps of gingery hair. Her gaze constantly returns to her daughter, as if she can't quite believe she is really here. There are also many tears. For to get to this point has required extraordinary strength and determination - including, for Grace, years of intrusive tests, bitter disappointment and frustrating delays - with no guarantee of a happy outcome. Grace was only 19 when she was told that she had been born without a womb - news that hit her like grief.

Health chiefs have issued an alert after a fresh case of a killer strain of mpox has been detected in Britain. It is the first not linked to travel abroad.

It is feared the batches of the popular beer may contain hidden traces of wheat and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to gluten.

How a revolutionary new injection grew back my hair after I'd tried every hair-loss

When Lindsey married partner Neil, 56, in September 2021, 'I wore a flower crown with hair pieces clipped in to cover the bald patches,' she says. 'I insisted no photos were taken which showed the top of my head.' It was at this point she considered a hair transplant.'

Dame Deborah James's siblings open up about their grief 3 years on from their sister's

Dame James, also known by her social media handle 'Bowelbabe', was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer at the age of 35. She decided to document her journey with cancer online to raise awareness of the disease and the daily plight of people living with cancer. She went on to host the successful 'You, Me and The Big C' podcast and used her platform to raise a massive £17 million for cancer research via the Bowelbabe fund. Three years after she died in 2022, her siblings laid bare their personal grief at losing their much-loved sister.

Work by scientists in China suggests there is a way to counteract the dangerous tiny particles, by eating any 'deeply colored fruit or vegetable'.

Birmingham risks an outbreak of deadly virus that killed Gene Hackman's wife, warn experts

The city has been plagued by ongoing bin strikes that have seen streets piled high with an estimated 17,000 tonnes of rubbish and rats thriving on a 'banquet' of waste. Workers have been striking for weeks following plans by Birmingham City Council to reduce waste collection roles and pay in a bid to shore up its finances. But top virus doctors fear the issue has given a host of rat-transmitted diseases the 'opportunity to thrive' and could 'very well' be going undetected. Brits must stay alert to the symptoms of one bacterial infection they say, Weil's disease known medically as leptospirosis, that in severe cases kills up to 40 per cent of people it infects. Another, hantavirus, is the same terrifying virus that medical investigators believe killed Gene Hackman 's wife, Betsy Arakawa - and is spread via the urine of infected rats.

It's probably the one bit of healthy living advice many of us remember without being reminded - drink red wine (in moderation) to cut the risk of illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Osteopath Dr Ales Ulishchenko outlined the method in a viral post that's racked up an astonishing 18.7million views-and even drew comment from A-list actress Sharon Stone.

The time of year you're born can determine if you'll get FAT, study finds - calculation

Experts have discovered that individuals conceived in certain seasons show higher activity in their brown adipose tissue - the type of fat that burns calories to produce heat. This leads to increased energy expenditure, a lower BMI and less fat accumulation around internal organs, they found.

Semaglutide - the powerful ingredient behind Wegovy and Ozempic - has long been hailed a monumental breakthrough in the war on obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Dr Jaban Moore, who specializes in parasitic infections and chronic illnesses, recently shared the common symptoms that indicate your liver may not be functioning well.

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