Waist size may determine cancer risk, study says – how to measure yours and danger threshold revealed
THE size of a person’s waist may provide a clue to their likelihood of developing cancer, a new study reveals. It found both men and…
Doctors brushed off my symptoms as laryngitis but it was stage 4 cancer – the only way to survive was to remove my voice
A MAN whose cancer symptoms were dismissed as laryngitis was told he had six months to live - unless he underwent surgery that robbed him…
The 6 signs of disabling Tudor disease that triggers ‘red, hot attacks’ – as James Corden reveals diagnosis
FOR centuries, gout has been a deeply misunderstood disease, associated only with jolly, indulgent, and often big men. When Henry VIII was diagnosed, it became firmly…
My migraines trigger an ‘imitation stroke’ every two weeks – I can’t walk, talk and fear it’s permanent
LEONA Hargreaves says her rare migraines - so severe they mimic strokes - may one day leave her permanently in a wheelchair.The 26-year-old dental nurse…
The most dangerous sex position revealed as docs urge Brits to ‘be careful’ after one man fractured his penis
BRITS have been issued a stark warning over a popular sex position after one man was left with a fractured penis.Is one of your New…
Doctors say strikes let them spend time with their friends
MILITANT junior doctors boast that strikes which crippled NHS services across Britain allowed them to spend time hanging out with mates.Dr Emma Runswick said 18-months of industrial…
Doc issues stark warning about why you should NEVER cut the mouldy crusts off bread to make it ‘safe’ to eat
A DOCTOR has gone viral after warning people to throw out mouldy bread immediately – even if it affects just one slice.Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a…
First ‘game-changing’ drug to slow down Alzheimer’s to be considered for NHS use in major breakthrough – The Sun
A 'GAME-changing' drug which could slow down Alzheimer's disease is being considered for potential use on the NHS.The daily medication, called hydromethylthionine mesylate (HMTM), was…
The 4 body parts you’re forgetting to wash – putting you at risk of frightening infections and foul BO
PRACTISING good hygiene is important for many reasons.It can reduce your risk of health problems, and positively impact your self-confidence. 2Making sure you shower properly…
Flu surge ‘will peak in 10 days’ as UK hospitals bring back face masks to protect against ‘quad-demic’
A FLU surge - reportedly set to peak in 10 days - has brought back Covid-style restrictions to several major UK hospitals.A decision to reintroduce…
UK’s obsession with losing weight is actually damaging our health, experts warn
OBSESSING over weight is damaging our health, experts have warned.It came as a poll found being too heavy was what people most wanted to change…
Drinking wine could slash your risk of heart disease by 50% – but there’s a catch
A GLASS of wine per day could halve your risk of heart attack and even work better than medicine, a study claims.It comes just in…
Warning as Brits given ‘final chance’ to book their winter jabs and avoid ‘festive flu’
BRITS have been given one "last chance" to get their winter jabs to avoid spending Christmas in bed - or in hospital. The NHS has…
The 6 early symptoms of UK’s biggest killer – as deaths rise year on year
DEMENTIA was the UK’s leading cause of death for the 13th year in a row in 2023, new research has revealed. And the "crisis will…
Why cheeky slice of cake or occasional chocolate bar might actually be good for you
AN OCCASIONAL slice of cake or chocolate bar might actually be good for your heart, research suggests.A study found people who indulge their sweet tooth…
Mum used hair gel instead of suncream to get tan ‘like celebs’ – until ‘ugly as hell’ sign of cancer appeared
A MUM admits she slathered herself in hair gel and baked on sunbeds four times a week for a tan "like the celebs" - until…
Have you got flu, RSV, bronchiolitis, Covid or just a cold? Symptoms of all the nasty bugs rife right now
FEELINGS sniffly?It's that time of year again when everyone appears to be riddled with hacking coughs and sore throats. 4What winter bug has got you…
Horror X-ray shows mum’s lungs after vaping left her scarred, battling pneumonia and unable to walk without gasping
A MUM was left horrified when a shock X-ray showed her lungs were permanently scarred after vaping.Nicola Hutchinson thought making the switch from smoking cigarettes…
More Brits are falling critically ill because GPs and pharmacies are overwhelmed, A&E bosses warn
AMBULANCE and A&E bosses warn more patients are falling critically ill because they fail to get help from their GP.Health chiefs are preparing for a…
Woman, 28, loses her hair after being bitten by a common bug that’s on the rise in the UK
A WOMAN lost great chunks of her hair after being bitten by a tick.The 28-year-old initially noticed strands falling out around the site of the…