The video that will change the way you look at life: Heartbreaking humble requests of cancer patients who simply want to walk a few steps or feel fresh air on their faces

The video that will change the way you look at life: Heartbreaking humble requests of

The film, created by Spain's Association of Adolescents, shows both healthy people and patients with cancer talking about what they would do if they were granted just one wish. It then juxtaposes the dreams of young cancer patients such as Cristina, 12 (main image), who just wants to go for a walk and feel the air blowing against her face, with their healthy counterparts, who want expensive holidays. As the cancer patients and their relatives give their answers - which include enjoying the sight of flowers and spending time with their family - healthy people are sat in the same room, separated from them by a screen which blocks their view. They film shows some of them bursting into tears (pictured inset) as the answers are so heartwarming.

Could COFFEE be nature's Viagra? Men who drink caffeine every day are 42% less likely to suffer impotence

Drinking one or two mugs of coffee a day reduces the risk of erectile dysfunction, as caffeine relaxes the arteries in the penis, thus increasing blood flow, University of Texas researchers found.

Skipping meals makes you GAIN weight: Fasting causes belly fat and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes

Rather than skipping meals, eating small meals throughout the day might help with weight loss, experts from Ohio State University said.

No need to cough up for Calpol - it's FREE on the NHS: Thousands discover they're entitled to various medications after mother's Facebook post goes viral

The NHS Minor Ailment Scheme was first introduced more than a decade ago and entitles parents to free medication for their children from local participating pharmacies.

One in FOUR people die from avoidable disease that could be prevented by living a healthier lifestyle - and MEN are most at risk

New figures show 23 per cent of deaths in England and Wales - 114,740 of 506,790 deaths - were from avoidable causes including coronary heart disease and cancer.

New mother was forced to 'catch her bowel and intestines' when C-section scar popped open after the stitches were removed

New mother was forced to 'catch her bowel and intestines' when C-section scar popped open

Sam Bell, 28, from Hampshire (right, with partner Matt and son Mitchell), gave birth to daughter Chloe by planned Caesarean and was discharged three days later. Five days after giving birth she was visited at home by a midwife who routinely removed the stitch. But shortly after the simple procedure, Ms Bell swung her legs off the bed to stand up - and felt like her trousers were 'sticking' to her. Upon undoing the zip, she was horrified to see the wound reopen - and claims she saw part of her intestines and bowel protruding out. Following an operation, which required 20 staples to hold her organs in place, she has returned home - and wants to make other women aware of what can happen.

The 7 embarrassing symptoms you should NEVER ignore, from bloating to profuse sweating and a low sex drive

From incontinence to an abnormal smell from the vagina might be embarrassing, Dr Deyo Famuboni, a GP in London, reveals the embarrassing problems that shouldn't be ignored.

'We're all pooing wrong,' claims scientist, who says we should be squatting, NOT sitting

Giulia Enders, a German microbiologist, adds the sitting technique may also explain why piles and constipation are more common in the West than in Asia, where squatting is the norm.

Women's desire for sex peaks in their 20s - but it's downhill from there as fatigue and anxiety set in as the menopause looms

EXCLUSIVE: Some women are spending up to 20 years battling insomnia, mood swings and sore joints - unaware they could be seeking treatment, the survey for Healthspan found.

Couple who were best friends as schoolgirls and married after one had a sex change operation have now had a baby boy

Toni Harper,22, and Sean Horton, 25, with their new baby Romany, 16 weeks, pictured at their home in Bristol. See SWNS story SWBABY: Two former schoolgirl best friends are getting married after one of them had a sex change to become a MAN - and they are now expecting a child. Toni Harper, 22, met Sean Horton, 25, through friends when they were aged 12 and 15 and he was a pretty blonde girl called Sian. They became inseparable and Sean even 'came out' to best friend Toni after years of torment about his gender and sexuality. Sean started hormone treatment and Toni fell in love him as his voice voice lowered and he grew facial hair.

Toni Harper, 22, and Sean Horton, 26, from Knowle, Bristol, first met as teenagers when Sean was a girl called Sian. Now they've had a son called Romany Martin, born after four rounds of IVF.

Mother's heartbreak as toddler ravaged by aggressive cancer treatment is left with mottled skin - and given just months to live

Mother's heartbreak as toddler ravaged by aggressive cancer treatment is left with mottled

Three-year-old J'ssiah Brown, from Camberwell in London, has been given just months to live after his leukaemia returned. Treatment combined with liver failure he suffered has left his skin mottled. Such is the severity of the condition that his mother Jeanene Walters has been accused of burning her son. The toddler beat odds of a million-to-one when his older brother donated his bone marrow to help him combat leukaemia. But such is the vicious nature of the disease, it has returned. Full-time carer Ms Walters, said: 'This time, they said there was nothing more they could do. J'ssiah had received too much chemotherapy in his short life and they feared he couldn't take any more.'

Father's anger as four-year-old daughter is forced to wait 50 HOURS to receive three stitches for a split lip

Cassara Rodgers, four, from Glasgow, was not able to eat while she was waiting as she was due to have an anaesthetic, leaving her so hungry she began to vomit bile.

Having a family history of breast cancer does not affect the outcome of treatment, study finds 

Breast cancer recurrence rates are no higher in women with a family history of the disease than those with no history of cancer, doctors from the University of Southampton found.

Left to die in an NHS hospital: The pensioner who 'perished after on-call doctors failed to answer calls for help amid chaotic night in A&E;'

James May, 76, from Great Yarmouth died at the James Paget Hospital when 'chaos' descended on A&E; and the on-call consultants refused to come into the hospital to help when called, an inquest has heard.

The cancer patients being failed by the NHS: Number waiting for life-saving treatment is highest since records began

In the last three months, nearly 5,688 waited more than 62 days for treatment after urgently being referred by their GP with suspect symptoms, new figures from NHS England show.

The picture that could save YOUR life: Cancer patient's Facebook photo of dimple on her breast goes viral days before her mastectomy

Breast cancer patient Lisa Royle's Facebook photo of dimple on breast

Lisa Royle, 42, from Manchester (far left), posted this picture (right) of her left breast showing a small dimple and urged other women to check their breasts for the signs of cancer. She said: 'I never thought I would post a boob picture on Facebook, but I thought I would before it gets chopped off next week. So here it is. This all that I found on my boob. Very subtle dimples underneath that could easily be missed when we're all rushing round getting ready in a morning. Please take time to look at your boobs. It could save your life (inset).' The picture has been shared more than 55,000 times and has received more than 32,000 likes.

Bullying victims 'more likely to be obese': Number of overweight men and women would drop by 12 per cent if there were no childhood taunts

Children who are bullied in childhood are at greater risk of obesity, strokes and heart attacks later on, researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London have found.

Children of the 90s are THREE times as likely to be obese as their parents and grandparents 

Researchers at University College London warned the trend is a 'daunting public health threat', leaving children at greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and arthritis.

Amputees control bionic feet using their thoughts: Sensors inside muscles trick the brain into thinking the prosthetic is part of the body

Icelandic company Ossur revealed it has made controllable bionic feet (shown). Two patients have been testing the technology for the past year, with sensors implanted in their muscles.

What's really unhealthier - binge drinking or a small daily tipple? The results of this unique experiment - by identical twin doctors - will surprise you 

What's really unhealthier - binge drinking or a small daily tipple?

Chris and Alexander van Tullekens star in a Horizon documentary about alcohol which studies the effects of 21 units of alcohol a week. Chris drinks them spread out over the week for one month while Alexander drinks them all in one binge session once a week for a month. Will these different drinking patterns affect their health?

The hormone that gets us drunk on love: How chemical oxytocin is similar to alcohol as it makes us more trusting and generous 

The similarities between alcohol and oxytocin - a hormone released by new mothers, lovers and even doting dog owners - are 'striking', say British researchers.

Mothers coo to their children while fathers avoid baby talk - but BOTH approaches help babies learn to speak

Mothers coo to their children in a high pitch, with their voices rising and falling, while fathers avoid baby talk and address children like adults, Washington State University experts found.

'My life is a miracle': HIV-positive father-of-three shares inspirational image of his HIV-negative wife and children in the hopes of changing the way society views the illness

HIV positive father Andrew Pulsipher shares image of HIV negative family

Andrew Pulsipher, 33, from Phoenix, Arizona (far left), has been HIV-positive since birth. He and his wife Victoria (left) have three children together; their first, a daughter (center), was conceived through fertility treatments, however they were able to conceive their second (right) and third (far right) children naturally because Andrew's HIV is classified as 'undetectable'. This means that he has just a one per cent chance of passing it on to Victoria.

Could video games increase your risk of Alzheimer's? Navigating virtual worlds can reduce grey matter and make you prone to mental illness, claims study

Research by the University of Montreal found a link to mental illness. They claimed that gaming uses the caudate nucleus (shown) in the brain. This can lead to a loss of grey matter in the hippocampus.

No bananas please, we're vegetarian! The foods you think are safe to eat but actually contain SECRET animal products 

Vegan campaigner Karin Ridgers, the founder of VeggieVision TV, reveals a surprising list of vegetarian foods that can contain animal products either from pesticides or food colouring.

Are you washing your bra TOO MUCH? Experts warn that over-laundering your intimates can damage your breasts - and advise doing it only once every ten days

Experts have lifted the lid on how often women should wash their bras and it seems many people are doing it too often. According to a textile analyst, over-washed bras can damage the breasts.

An orgasm day can lower a man's risk of prostate cancer by 20%, study reveals 

Those who ejaculate 21 times a month or more cut their risk by 22 per cent, compared to those who only orgasm four to seven times a month, Harvard Medical School doctors found.

'I've banished all my menopausal symptoms by going VEGAN,' claims woman, 47 

'I've banished all my menopausal symptoms by going VEGAN,' claims woman, 47 

Lorraine Palmer, from Wolverhampton, was shocked when she started suffering from hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings at just 41. She also battled skin problems and became depressed. But six years on, she claims she has never felt better - thanks to her natural diet. Whereas her diet before typically consisted of fried plantain, meat pie and dumplings, she now eats beetroot casserole, washed down with plenty of kale juice. Not only did she cut out all meat and dairy products, she also shunned HRT and other medical treatments. She said: 'I want to shout from the rooftops to give other ladies a chance to fight the menopause and get healthy too. 'By changing my diet and eating raw foods, I've managed to make the symptoms go away. I now want to help others with their symptoms, too.'

Should all over 70s be prescribed statins? Cholesterol-lowering drugs slash risk of stroke by a third, experts claim

French scientists in Montpelier and Bordeaux say the cholesterol-lowering drugs should be offered to pensioners even if they are fit and healthy and have never suffered a stroke or heart problems.

How cannabis wrecks the lungs: Those who have even ONE joint a week are more likely to suffer breathing problems than those who smoke regular tobacco

People who smoke cannabis weekly are more likely to suffer bronchitis symptoms - and in heavy users, the symptoms remained years after they quit, University of Otago experts found.

New mothers suffering postnatal depression SHOULDN'T rule out medication: Study finds antidepressants can help eradicate baby blues 

Experts at King's College London found antidepressants are associated with better rates of treatment response and remission for women with postnatal depression.

Can't get your child to sleep through the night? There's an app for that: SleepHero uses a parent's voice to lull babies into slumber

SleepHero was developed by Rob Tong, from Surrey, UK, after too many sleepless nights with his young son and daughter. The app (shown) can play a recording of a parent singing or speaking.

How to get all the nutrients you need in one day's food (crisps and wine included) 

How to get all the nutrients you need in one day's food (crisps and wine included) 

How easy is it to get everything you need from your diet? Here, Good Health has put together a day's balanced diet that would provide at least 100 per cent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of all 17 major vitamins and minerals - all for around 1,900 calories.

Could ingredient found in moisturisers help improve IVF rates? Scientists hope it could help 'sperm STICK to the egg'

Scientists at the University of Leeds believe hyaluronic acid, normally found in beauty products to improve the skin's elasticity, could help sperm stick to the human egg when it's released from the ovary.

Nervy? Losing weight? Why thinking it's simply stress could be a terrible mistake 

Hettie Byrne 18 who suffers from Hyperthyroidism and has been taking Carbrimazole to help her body to slow down to a normal pace. Photograph by Rann Chandric on Monday 30th March 2015

Hettie Byrne, 18, suffers from hyperthyroidism. The condition speeds the metabolism meaning she has a raised level of thyroid hormone and gets a rapid heartbeat.

He's got TWO types of skin cancer, so why won't MP Michael stay out of the sun? 

British Conservative Party politician Michael Fabricant in his Westminster office, London, England.
Michael Fabricant was today ordered by No 10 to apologise for saying he might punch a female columnist ?in the throat?.
Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant made the comments about Independent journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown after she appeared in a live TV debate. Mr Fabricant said on Twitter: ?I could never appear on a discussion prog with
[her] I would either end up with a brain haemorrhage or by punching her in the throat.? He has since apologised.

Like many men, Michael Fabricant, 64, Conservative MP for Lichfield, did not give too much thought to his health and rarely visited his GP.

Holding your breath can beat lethal side-effect of breast radiotherapy 

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Sarah Cornes, 55, from Kingston, South-West London, had an aggressive form of breast cancer. She was told she'd need surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

The orphans of Ebola: Heartbreaking tales of children whose parents were killed by disease who are now starving to death, committing suicide and being forced into sex trade 

The orphans of Ebola: Heartbreaking tales of children whose parents were killed by disease

Orphans who survived Ebola in Sierra Leone are starving to death amid harvest shortages and some are being forced into the sex industry to pay for food. Ibrahim, 13, and Aminata, 10, lost both parents to the Ebola virus and were quarantined for two back-to-back periods of 21 days. Their uncle, Mohammed Lamin, lost his harvest during the quarantine and struggled to feed the pair, who died in February. They were survived by two siblings, Jane (right), 8, and Fatamata (left), 3. They too now suffer the effects of malnutrition, eating only one meal a day.

Are YOU addicted to your smartphone? From separation anxiety to sheer panic if the battery dies, take this quiz to reveal the extent of your
problem

Nomophobia - anxiety over being separated from a smartphone - is on the rise, with women more likely to be affected than men, social psychologists from Iowa State University discovered.

Why nuts really are the super snack - and which type you should be eating

For years, the high fat content of nuts was seen as something to avoid. But that has now been flipped, with dietitians insisting that we need to consume more of the unsaturated fats they contain.

E-cigarettes DON'T help smokers quit in the long-term: Users take up tobacco again within six months, study finds

Those wanting to quit smoking should stick to more established methods like nicotine patches, as there is little evidence e-cigarettes help people kick the habit, University of Toronto doctors advised.

Hidden heart problem that means exercise could kill you 

L-R   Nicky Broadwell 34 of Bromley Kent ..     Nicky's fiance Ken died of SADS ( sudden adult death syndrome) whilst they were on holiday in Dubai , Ken had previously been knocked off his bike in April 2013 breaking his neck in 3 places ....  Nicky has since competed in the Ironman Uk in Kens honour ..   Collect picture of Nicky+Ken at a friends wedding in 2009..   ..           Good Health SADS / Health  Story                                         Picture  Paul Webb

Nicky Broadwell, 35, from Kent, planned to join her fiance, Ken Hau, for a swim when she'd finished a magazine. 'But when I looked up a few seconds later, he was floating face-down in the shallow water.'

Could a simple magnet magic away all of your aches and pains? Why more and more women are testifying it can

Could a simple magnet magic away all of your aches and pains?

Faith Eckersall, 50, from Hampshire (bottom right) suffered chronic back pain after slipping two discs in her spine in 2009. She says that just weeks after trying magnets she began to feel better. Sophie Mullins, 32, from Fife (left) believes that using magnets have helped her overcome inflammatory arthritis to finish the London Marathon in 2 hours and 58 minutes. Sheila Wenborne, 55, from St Lawrence Bay in Essex (top right) uses magnets to help ease the aches and pains of the menopause.

Children's obesity timebomb: NHS chief warns parents over raised cancer and diabetes risk

Simon Stevens, head of NHS England, warned that obesity is becoming 'normal', with millions of parents not even aware that their sons and daughters are 'seriously overweight'.

Zumba gets you fitter than salsa (but both help psychological well-being)

Zumba, a dance fitness work-out from Colombia.

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In a study, 24 healthy women aged 22-56, who usually only exercised once a week, did two salsa and two Zumba classes over a fortnight.

Cannabis 'stunts growth in teens': Frequent users of the drug during puberty 'are 4.6in shorter and 9lb lighter at age 20 than those who didn't smoke'

The first study of its kind found that found that boys who regularly used the drug during adolescence were almost five inches shorter than those who did not smoke by the age of 20.

How too much food can give you fat fingers: Overweight found to have worse hand-eye coordination

This clumsiness is not caused by excess weight making movement difficult but by inflammation of the brain as a result of obesity.

'I was put under pressure to lose weight in my early days of being a model': Tess Daly under the microscope 

Tess Daly on the pressure of losing weight as a model in early career

Strictly presenter Tess Daly, 46, answers our health quiz.

Why do men exist? To ward off DISEASE: Competition for females in 'sexual selection' improves the health of a population

Researchers at the University of East Anglia claim to have answered why sexual reproduction has continued. Battling elephant seals are pictured engaging in sexual selection.

Gadget that trains your brain to ignore tinnitus

Baby wearing ear protectors

Known as the Mutebutton, the device is used for just 30 minutes a day and is designed to help the brain turn down the volume of phantom noise of the condition.

Two bodies, three babies: Incredibly rare identical triplets born in Texas including two who are joined at the pelvis

Rare triplets born in Texas and two are conjoined at the hip 

A rare set of identical triplets (above) were born in Texas on Saturday. Silvia Hernandez and Raul Torres (inset) welcomed babies Catalina, Ximena and Scarlett a few days earlier than they had expected and just minutes apart at Corpus Christi Medical Center, with each girl weighing the exactly 4lbs 11ozs. That was not the only surprise either, as Ximena and Scarlett (right) are conjoined at the pelvis.

Teenager with a parasite burrowing into her eyeball is kept awake for a WEEK to stop it eating away at her sight

Jessica Greaney kept awake for a WEEK to stop parasite burrowing into eyeball

Jessica Greaney, 18, from Nottingham, found her eye had become swollen and red (pictured right and inset). Within a week, it was as huge as a golf ball. In hospital, doctors discovered she had caught the parasite Acanthamoeba Keratitis from splashing tap water on her contact lens (she is picured, left, in hospital). The parasite can cause blindness and even death if it burrows through the eye into the spinal cord. She had to stay awake for a week, as nurses put eye drops into her eye every 10 minutes. Even if she nodded off for a few minutes she would shortly be woken up again. Now, she wants to raise awareness of the dangers of contaminating contact lenses with tap water. She said: 'I got my infection by just leaving my contact lenses near my sink, in a glass of solution. I want to raise awareness about this parasite and tell people they need to be very careful with their contact lenses.'

The FATHERS suffering from post-natal depression: Long hours and financial pressures mean many can't bond with their baby

Researchers at Oxford University said fathers were often side-lined after a birth, depriving them of opportunities to act as a co-parent in feeding and nappy-changing.

Britain's first cannabis 'pharmacy' opens to treat patients with skin problems - but its products WON'T get users high

Carun UK, which recently opened in Twickenham, south west London, sells ointments, oils and creams for the skin, made from hemp oil.

Forget 80/20, sugar-free and raw: 'PEGAN' is the latest diet trend... and it combines the best of Paleo and vegan eating plans

The latest diet set to rival it's predecessors is Pegan. Also known as paleo-vegan, this diet is a healthy compromise that encourages consumption of meat, grains and plants but avoids dairy.

Mother spotted her 20-month-old son had eye cancer when she took THIS iPhone picture on a family day out

Stacey Sutherland spotted her son had eye cancer from iPhone photo

Stacey Sutherland (pictured with her son after treatment, left) took a snap of toddler Zak as they enjoyed a ride on the Polar Express train in December and noticed whiteness in his left eye (right). Zac had already developed a squint and Mrs Sutherland, from Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, had already made an appointment for him to be seen by a consultant, which was set for April. But armed with the picture on her smartphone, she pushed for an earlier meeting with specialists. They diagnosed Zac with retinoblastoma - a rare type of eye cancer that affects under-fives. Mrs Sutherland and husband John have been told the early diagnosis has saved Zak's eye.

The grandmother who has been seasick for THREE YEARS: Woman is left suicidal after suffering rare syndrome since going on a cruise

Diane Morley, 64, from Herne Bay, Kent, has been diagnosed with the rare Mal de Debarquement syndrome, which has left her with constant feelings of seasickness three years after a cruise holiday.

Shift workers are 'more likely to be fat and suffer health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure'

A lack of sleep is generally the root cause of the health problems associated with shift work, the University of Wisconsin study found.

Is ANY bottled water better than tap? Our investigation may surprise you - and save you a small fortune

New figures revealed this week that the UK spends more than £2 billion annually on bottled water, with the average Briton drinking more than 40 litres of the stuff each year.

THE MIND DOCTOR MAX PEMBERTON: Divorce and the damaged children in my waiting room 

As a doctor, I'm sick to the heart of seeing children who are emotionally and psychologically damaged by failed marriages, messy divorces and warring parents, writes DR MAX.

What six hours sleep a night does to your face - the unique experiment that reveals how having two hours less than the recommended eight can ravage your skin

Sarah Chalmers reveals what six hours sleep a night does to your face

Sarah Chalmers (pictured) took part in a sleep deprivation study which aimed to discover the effects reduced sleep can have on the mind and body. For this experiment, Sarah had to spend a week getting by on just six hours sleep a night. Beforehand she had her skin quality analysed by a facial scan. The same scan was done after the study was complete. Sarah found that her pores had doubled in size, her face had reddened and she even developed some spots on her chin, showing the effect minimal sleep can have on the body.

Too much SALT is delaying puberty in children - and causing a host of fertility problems later in life

The rising levels of salt in Western diets could have significant consequences for the reproductive health of future generations, according to researchers from the University of Wyoming.

VIAGRA is found to 'slow the spread of malaria', paving the way for new treatment

Scientists in Paris and London found the erectile dysfunction drug could alter the shape of the malaria parasite, preventing it from passing through the spleen and entering the blood stream.

Exercising but STILL gaining weight? Going to the gym gives dieters the green light to indulge in more food

Scientists at Simmons College in Boston and the National Chengchi University in Taiwan found dieters who go to the gym see exercise as a way of 'buying' themselves the right to splurge on food.

Fat patients to be given personalised weight-loss plans based on their DNA, in desperate bid to stem the obesity crisis

Tailoring a patient's diet according to their DNA has been shown to help them drop 33 per cent more weight. An NHS pilot scheme is being carried out in Essex, funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

Student branded 'anorexic' after her weight plummeted to 5st was actually battling crippling bowel disease

Student branded 'anorexic' was actually battling crippling bowel disease

When Claire Hunt, 26, from Oxfordshire, lost three stone suddenly, at the age of 14, her parents suspected she had an eating disorder. An initial diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome failed to reverse her weight loss (she is pictured left, weighing seven stone), and still Claire appeared to be losing weight. A year later, after being referred to Birmingham Children's Hospital, specialists took one look at her case and revealed the cause - Crohn's disease. At the age of 17, right, Claire had part of her bowel removed, and still suffers relapses in her painful symptoms. She said her experiences have inspired her to train as a nurse.

'People think we're selfish': Couple whose baby has facial disfigurement defend their decision to have her... despite knowing the risk of inheriting her father's rare condition

Simon Moore, 30, who has Treacher Collins syndrome, and his wife Vicky, 36, from Norfolk, discussed their decision to start a family despite the risks of passing on Simon's condition, on This Morning.

Tomatoes, fish and quinoa: What foods to eat for a FLATTER tummy (and what to avoid to beat the bloat)

The foods that you eat can help you to achieve a flatter stomach - but the wrong foods can also lead to you feeling full and sore. Here, FEMAIL enlists the help of experts to reveal what things to avoid.

Single jab that could protect us from flu for life: Vaccine would boost 'hitman' cells to kill virus

A one-off flu jab that grants a lifetime of immunity to a wide range of viruses may become a reality, scientists have said. Researchers claim they have worked out how the body wards off such illnesses.

'I'm proof you CAN be ill but still have a great body': Man with chronic bowel condition avoids life-changing surgery by weight-lifting and giving up carbs

Man with chronic bowel condition escapes life-changing surgery by giving up carbs

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Benson, 33, from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, was diagnosed with chronic bowel condition ulcerative colitis in 2003, after years of suffering stomach pains and crippling diarrhoea (he is pictured left, before being diagnosed). In 2007, he was hospitalised for eight days and doctors said he needed surgery to remove his colon (he is pictured, centre, after coming out of hospital). He faced a colostomy bag, and a life on drugs to suppress the immune system, which would leave him vulnerable to infection. He insisted on managing the condition with diet and exercise instead, and began weight-lifting on a daily basis and stopped eating carbohydrates. He says his strict diet and exercise regime has 'saved' him (he is pictured, right, this year). Now, he wants to tell his story to inspire others battling the condition that it can be treated without surgery or strong medication. 'I wanted to say, you can be healthy, you can be fit, you can have a desirable physique,' he said.

The 14,000 NHS workers on £50k-a-year pensions: Number of fat cats on millionaire deals now more than doubled during funding crisis 

As of last year, more than 14,000 retired NHS staff were receiving at least £50,000 every year - equivalent to a private sector pension pot of more than £2million.

I'll make NHS the first 7-days-a-week health service, says Cameron with promise of thousands more GPs

Prime Minister David Cameron giving his first major speech since the general election, at a GP surgery in the West Midlands. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday May 18, 2015. NHS nurses could strike if the Government threatens the payments they receive for working anti-social hours and weekends as part of David Cameron's drive to create a seven-day service, a nursing leader has warned. In his first major speech since the general election produced a Conservative-only Government, the Prime Minister was set to assure the public that the NHS was "safe in our hands" and to renew his vow to boost health funding by £8 billion by 2020. See PA story POLITICS Cameron. Photo credit should read: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

Speaking at a GP centre that offers patients late-night and weekend appointments, Mr Cameron will repeat his pledge that investment in the NHS will increase by £8billion a year by 2020.

Doctors blame EU for failing to halt allergy epidemic: Officials 'incompetent' over harmful chemicals in cosmetics 

Millions of consumers are at risk, doctors warned, because a chemical that triggered an allergy epidemic is still being used in beauty products - two years after scientists called for its ban.

Comedy helps me cope with trauma of Dad's dementia: How Sue Perkins' partner used humour to deal with her father's illness

Sue Perkins' partner used humour to deal with her father's illness

Laughter is very much part of life for Anna Richardson (left, with Sue Perkins, and right, aged 14 with her father), television presenter and partner of comedienne Sue Perkins. Indeed, being able to see the funny side of the blackest of situations has been a blessing for Anna, 44 - who presents Channel 4's Secret Eaters show - since her father Jim was diagnosed with vascular dementia following a series of strokes.

Parents' joy as their baby son is the first European to be born disease-free after pioneering IVF treatment that identifies embryos without genetic diseases

Carmen and Gabriel Neagu, who live in Essex, trialled ground-breaking Karyomapping treatment in a London clinic, to ensure son Lucas wasn't born with inherited disease Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT).

Hormone halves risk of a premature birth: Groundbreaking treatment could be given to thousands of at-risk mothers-to-be

The treatment, not yet widely available on the NHS, sees women given a daily dose of progesterone, which could help prevent the cervix from opening too early.

Woman covered in 'leopard spots' due agonising skin condition says finding love has given her the confidence to wear a bikini

3083049 Woman covered in 'leopard spots' due agonising skin condition says finding love

Emma Jarvis, 25, from Winchester, has red, flaky and itchy patches of skin all over her body, which she calls her 'leopard spots' (pictured left and inset). She has suffered from psoriasis all her life, and while light therapy treatment used to make the condition manageable, it has flared up since her last course in 2013. Previously, she would cover up in summer, and felt so unattractive she never approached men. But since beginning a relationship with Matthew Rose, 24, (pictured right) he has boosted her confidence. Now, she proudly wears a bikini to go swimming, as well as shorts and short-sleeved tops. She said: 'I do get people staring at me because I look different. But, finally, I feel more comfortable in my body.'

HEALTH NOTES: Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding gets her teeth into new Corrie role 

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, 33, has revealed the biggest worry about her forthcoming guest role in Coronation Street was the colour of her teeth.

Could orange juice boost memory? Older people who drank a pint a day saw 'impressive' improvements in brain function

It took less than two months to show marked improvements in memory, speech and reaction times, according the research team from Reading University.

Faecal matter on plane tray tables, unwashed blankets... and 80 million bacteria on suitcases: The dirty secrets of air travel revealed

New statistics show that luggage comes into contact with up to 80million bacteria before reaching your hotel, while germs are also prevalent in plane cabins.

The incredible strength of a mother's love: Devoted single parent whose twin sons have autism AND cerebral palsy says 'they are beautiful - and I wouldn't change a thing'

The incredible strength of a mother's love: Devoted single parent whose twin sons have

Ma Zhiqiu, 47, gave birth prematurely to twins Zhang Hangjun and Zhang Yuanjun 21 years ago. And while life changes overnight for every new mother, Ma's world turned upside down. Shocked at his children's severe health problems, her husband sunk into depression. The couple divorced, leaving Ma to quit her well-paid job and become the sole carer for her two heavily dependent boys. And as these poignant images show, every day is a struggle. One of the boys, Hanguin, weighs 250 kilos, and cannot move off the bed or communicate with others, requiring round-the-clock assistance. However with her support and encouragement, Yuanjun has won several awards for his performances singing Italian and Russian classical pieces. Despite her exhausting plight, Ma insists she has no regrets.

Prescribe yourself a POT PLANT: Infographic reveals which shrubs reduce levels of pollutants found in homes, offices and near roads

The infographic (pictured) which was created by a gardening advice service based in Guildford, is based on a Nasa study looking at 'sick building syndrome'.

Are your sleeping habits putting you at risk of a stroke? Too much or too little shut-eye raises the chance of an attack  

Doctors at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, found the lowest risk of having a stroke was among people who were enjoying a regular seven to eight hours.

'It was the hand of God': 'Brain-dead' girl who was pulled off life support AWAKES from coma after chiropractor's prayer session and makes a full recovery

Taylor Hale who suffered 'irreversible' brain injury made full recovery

In September 2011, Taylor Hale, then 14 years old, fell off the hood of a car while horsing around with friends and sustained a traumatic brain injury (left). After a week in a coma, the high school freshman from Iowa suffered a brain hemorrhage and was taken off life support. But against overwhelming odds, Hale woke up. More than three years later, the graduating high school senior (pictured right with her boyfriend) says it was God who saved her life.

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