Family of man who fell into a coma on holiday in Turkey faces £50,000 medical bill after insurance company refuse to pay out because he 'forgot to tick a box'

Family of Derrick Haines who fell into coma in Turkey faces £50k medical bill

The distraught family of a plumber who fell into a coma on holiday are now facing a £50,000 medical bill because he forgot to tick a box when filling out his travel insurance. Derrick Haines, 61, fell ill while on holiday in Turkey. He was diagnosed with pneumonia and is now in an induced coma in Anadolu hospital.

Are YOU confused about fat? From oils to omegas, seeds to supplements, read our expert guide to getting enough (and it's good news for fish haters!)

Gone are the days when fat was maligned and held responsible clogging arteries. However it's crucial to eat the right fats - or you could do more harm than good, as nutritionist Rob Hobson explains...

Agony of man who heard his penis SNAP during sex - and had to keep it in a sling for two months afterwards

Alan Parke, from Donegal, Ireland, underwent emergency surgery to repair a fracture in his penis. He said: 'I've never known pain like this, it was absolutely excruciating.' (file photo)

Girlfriend of man with no penis says she has forgiven him after he kept his condition secret for a YEAR

Fedra Fabian, 25, from Budapest, says she does not feel betrayed by her boyfriend's decision to keep his lack of a penis secret from her for a year. Andrew Wardle, 40, was born with the condition.

Texas doctors do world's first skull-scalp transplant to help cancer patient

Texas doctors do first skull-scalp transplant

Texas doctors say they have done the world's first partial skull and scalp transplant to help a man with a large head wound from cancer treatment. MD Anderson Cancer Center and Houston Methodist Hospital doctors announced Thursday that they did the operation on May 22. The recipient is Jim Boysen, a 55-year-old software developer from Austin, Texas. 

Will YOU die in the next five years? Take this simple online test to determine your chances of survival

The scientists behind the quiz claim their research, published today in the Lancet medical journal, is the most accurate indicator of five-year mortality ever created. It does not look at weight, diet or drinking.

Pensioner sues NHS after surgeons amputate both his legs - and claims he was in 'too much pain' to realise he'd signed a consent form 

Walter Watson, 69, from Aberdeen, said he was so ill from the infection he didn't realise what he was doing when he signed the form - and was shocked to wake up with no legs.

'I have to tuck my skin into my jeans': How woman who lost 95 kilograms needs $60,000 surgery to remove FIVE KILOS of sagging excess skin 

Woman who lost 95kg needs $60k surgery to remove 5kg of excess skin 

Lisa Grant-Collingridge lost an amazing 95 kilograms, but even after years of hard work she is still reminded of her former life because she has five kilos of extra skin hanging from her small frame(pictured left). The 30-year-old, from Perth, Western Australia, went from weighing 162 kilograms(pictured inset) to a healthy and happy 67 kilograms(pictured right). Despite her dramatic weight loss, she still feels held back by the five kilograms of excess skin that sags, chafes and causes nasty infections.

Landmark discovery about the brain 'will have scientists rewriting textbooks' - and could help treat conditions such as autism and
Alzheimer's

Scientists at the University of Virginia have identified a 'missing link' between the brain and the immune system - and that the two are directly connected by lymphatic vessels previously not thought to exist.

The simple blood test that reveals ANY virus you've ever had - and could help doctors diagnose patients with 'mystery illnesses' 

The VirScan tool works by testing for immune system molecules released by the body in response to any of the 206 human strains of virus, scientists Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, found.

Baby girl born with her stomach and intestines inside her CHEST survives - despite doctors advising her parents to consider an abortion

Baby girl born with her stomach and intestines inside her CHEST survives - despite doctors

Holly Flynn, 25, from Manley, Cheshire, was told her baby had just a 50 per cent chance of survival. Her 20-week scan showed her daughter, Penny, had a rare defect called congenital diaphragmatic hernia - her stomach and intestines has risen up into her chest, crushing her tiny lungs. Ms Flynn and her partner Phil Parrott, 32, were advised to consider a termination. But they decided to go ahead, and when Penny was born she survived an operation to inflate her lungs and move her organs to the right place. Now at home with her parents after a month in hospital, she is thriving. Ms Flynn said: The lungs keep growing until after puberty so she's got plenty of time to catch up now.'

The cancer risk from your CHIPS: Tobacco chemical IS present in fried food cooked at high temperature, health chiefs confirm - and children are most at risk

Britain's Food Standards Agency already advises families to cook chips only to a light golden colour and warns that 'bread should be toasted to the lightest colour acceptable'.

Middle-class children are being malnourished by their parents who wrongly diagnose food allergies and impose restrictive diets

Experts say they are increasingly seeing youngsters from well-off families displaying the side-effects of poor diet after their parents unnecessarily cut out major food groups.

Tattoo trend blamed for 40% drop in blood donors over past ten years because person has to wait four months after an inking to make a donation 

The popularity of tattoos - like those inked on David Beckham (pictured) - and travel to exotic places like Thailand is said to have had a massive impact on the number of people giving blood.

How stress at work can make you pile on the pounds: Demanding job can lead to poor diet and comfort eating

Researchers from University College London found that people whose jobs went from being stress-free to pressurised over the course of several years were at an increased risk of obesity.

Agony of mother who suffers from condition 'harder to control than cancer' as she is forced to have half her face cut off 

Louise Brent suffers from AVM, a condition 'harder to control than cancer'

Louise Brent, 58, from Hull, suffers from facial arterial venous malformation (AVM) - a malformation of veins and capillaries - which has almost killed her twice (she is pictured, left, after an operation on her face, and right, before she was diagnosed). AVM causes the veins to dissipate, causing them to tangle and, when it flares up, spread like the 'branches of a tree'. The condition causes pain, skin breakdown, overgrowth of tissue, and even heart failure - and in some patients needs regular treatment. Despite having had two massive operations to try and save her, Mrs Brent is still suffering - and now hopes to raise £25,000 for pioneering surgery. 'I will never be completely normal looking again because with so much surgery and damage that has been done - but I want to try and save my life. Now I just have to be brave and get on with life.'

Female blogger who was told by a male suitor she needed to 'lose weight' before he would date her hits back by sending him a stunning picture of herself eating a burrito

Christina Topacio, a marketing director and blogger from Los Angeles, took to Twitter on Tuesday night to share the unsolicited and downright rude advice she received from a man named Bruno.

Do you have a 'flecks complex': How dandruff drives 1 in 3 of us to dodge social situations

The British Skin Foundation, which surveyed almost 400 people, said that dandruff can cause psychological distress, lower self-esteem and reduce quality of life.

Could depression start in the WOMB? Children of mothers suffering mental illness in pregnancy are 'three times more likely to develop the condition'

Children whose mothers were depressed were more likely to be abused, usually by other family members, researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London found.

New mothers who eat their placenta get NO health benefits - and could even be harming themselves or their baby, experts warn

Northwestern University experts found there is 'no evidence' eating placenta (as Kourtney Kardsahian did) prevents post-natal depression, boosts energy, or replenishes iron in the body.

Mother who thought her child had autism because of his bad behaviour discovers the real reason is sleep deprivation... caused by the family DOG stealing his pillow

Single mother Robyn, 21, from Monmouthshire, was convinced her son Billy was autistic thanks to his violent rages and difficult temper. Instead, the real reason for his tantrums turned out to be the dog.

Could SEA WATER ease your hayfever? With the pollen count creeping up and sufferers set to double - could natural remedies be the key to avoiding incessant sneezing and annoying itches?

Dr Michael Rudenko, founder of the London Allergy and Immunology Clinic said natural remedies including nasal sprays made from salt water are very effective in easing symptoms.

Parents forced to make agonising decision between having their son's eyes removed or risk him dying from cancer

Fintan Morley-Smith to have eyes removed or risk dying from cancer

At three months old Fintan Morley-Smith, from Buckinghamshire, was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. For the first six years of his life, Fintan underwent countless treatments to try and stem the disease. But, still the cancer grew. When their son reached the age of four, doctors first raised the issue of removing one of Fintan's eyes. His parents James and Fiona said that first decision was an easy one, and made with the hope Fintan's second eye would be ok. But in August 2013, doctors sat Mr and Mrs Morley-Smith down to have the conversation they had dreaded - removing Fintan's second eye was the safest course to take, if specialists were to save him. His parents said their hearts break each birthday and Christmas, when Fintan reveals top of his list of wishes is to have his eyesight back. Despite his ordeal, the bright seven-year-old has refused to let his blindness consume him - he plays football, enjoys martial arts, playing the piano and singing.

People with autism have 'supercharged' brains: Those with the condition are 'over-sensitive to the world - and not impaired'

Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne found evidence to support the theory that those with autism are hyper-alert to their environment, causing anxiety and fear.

Hospitals MUST cut their costs, says health secretary as it's revealed some trusts pay double the price for essentials such as toilet rolls and syringes

Jeremy Hunt today highlighted absurd variations in amounts hospitals paid for basic items. One hospital was found to pay £66 for a box of toilet rolls - while another paid just £30.

Four courses of IVF, 20 rounds of artificial insemination AND a failed adoption: Childless woman, 50, reveals 10-year struggle trying for a baby... that cost her $100,000 and her husband

Tracey Cleantis, 50, from California, started trying for a baby with now ex-husband Tom at 32. After 10 years of trying, she reveals in a new book how she gave up on her dreams of motherhood.

How COOKIES can make you depressed: Certain fats in baked goods make it harder to regulate
moods

People who ate more trans fatty acids were less aware of their feelings, less able to read emotions clearly, and less able to regulate their mood, dietitians from San Diego State University found.

Science of guilty pleasures: Study uncovers how feeling bad can boost your happiness 

Professor Ravi Dhar from Yale University found that guilt and pleasure are often tightly coupled in people's minds, so activating one of these concepts can draw out the other.

How to wear heels HEALTHILY: We reveal how to avoid injury - from choosing a solid platform to simple ankle-strengthening exercises

Sammy Margo, of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, says women should opt for chunky heels and carry out exercises like a calf stretch four times a week to strengthen their muscles.

Never mind holding his hand! Brazilian man plays The Beatles on his guitar during BRAIN SURGERY so doctors could monitor for any damage

Brazilian man plays The Beatles on his guitar during BRAIN SURGERY

Anthony Kulkamp Dias, 33, from Rio de Janeiro, played The Beatles' Yesterday, Brazilian county songs and his own songs, during his operation to remove a tumour. His serenade allowed doctors to avoid hitting areas of his brain that control senses, movement and speech. Mr Kulkamp, a bank worker who played guitar professionally for 20 years, discovered the tumour 15 days after his son was born. Last week, he underwent surgery while conscious, and played a guitar balanced on his stomach. 'I played six songs at determined moments,' he said.

Is type 2 diabetes caused by BACTERIA in the gut? Toxins trigger insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels, study finds

Scientists at the University of Iowa found prolonged exposure to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria triggers the hallmark symptoms of the condition.

Have scientists discovered what causes schizophrenia? Condition may occur because 'gene mutations disrupt chemical balance of the brain'

Experts from Cardiff University called the finding a 'breakthrough' and said it could help create new models of the disease and pave the way for new treatments.

Forty two-stone man who is too fat to drive says having a gastric band is his only hope... or he's 'as good as dead'

Chay Guillroy, 23, from Charenton, Louisiana, says he is trapped in a cycle of comfort eating that will soon see him housebound because he can't fit behind the wheel of his car on TLC's My 600lb Life.

Man making margaritas gets second-degree burns after rare reaction to the LIMES

A Florida man suffered a bizarre chemical reaction to limes so severe while making margaritas over Memorial Day weekend that he was rushed to the hospital with second degree burns.

Cancer now killing more men than heart disease: Illness becomes primary cause of deaths for first time since 1960  

The latest figures showed cancer ahead of cardiovascular disease as the primary cause of death in Britain for the first time since the mid-20th century.

Horrific video shows teenager having 3cm WORM lured out of his eye - that had been there for a MONTH

Doctors in Peru lured the worm out of the boy's eye using basil, as it was attracted to the smell - before pulling out the larvae with tweezers. They think a mosquito bit him laid its larvae in the eye.

Overweight mother whose drastic weight gain left her unable to recognize herself sheds 70lbs and shrinks from a size 16 to a size FOUR

Kristin Lockridge sheds 70lbs and shrinks from a size 16 to a size FOUR

Kristin Lockridge, a 33-year-old mother from Alabama, realized she needed to lose weight in 2012 after a photo of her 189lb frame (far left) made her break down in tears. While embarking on her weight loss journey, Kristin set three goals for herself and lost 70lbs in 10 months through diet and exercise alone. She now weighs a healthy 120lbs (far right) and is sharing her story on Facebook in hopes of inspiring others to reach their own weight loss goals.

World's first BIOLIMB created: Dead arm 'brought back to life' in the lab could allow amputees to grow replacement limbs

The research was carried out by the Massachusetts General Hospital. Researchers stripped a dead arm of all of its cells. They then injected it with blood vessels and muscle cells (shown).

Half of women would consider a MONTHLY pill to stop development of early pregnancy - but 'archaic abortion laws stand in its way'

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service - which is in favour of the pill - said half of women it surveyed would consider taking a pill, which detaches any fertilised eggs from the lining of the womb.

Girl, 2, born with no NOSE is the first undergo pioneering cosmetic surgery to have a new one built

Tessa Evans born with NO NOSE is the first to have nasal implant fitted

Tessa Evans, two, from Maghera, Ireland, suffers from an exceptionally rare medical condition called complete congenital arhinia, meaning she was born without a nose (left, centre). Arhinia is so rare that there are only 47 cases reported in medical history, and it leaves Tessa with no sense of smell and no sinuses. She has just undergone a pioneering operation to have a mould inserted into her face, to stretch her skin and slowly build the missing facial feature (right). She will have more surgeries to have the implant replaced as she gets older, so the nose 'grows' with her face.Then, when she is a teenager, she will receive the final prosthesis, which will be tattooed with light and dark shades so it looks like a real body part. Her mother, Grainne, 31, says her family have been delighted with the result. She said: 'We have been totally thrilled with the result, she's equally as beautiful as before, there's just a little extra Tessa now.'

Man is diagnosed with PARROT fever: Cough, fever and chills turn out to be symptoms of deadly disease caught from his pet

The man, from Bristol, has been diagnosed with psittacosis - commonly known as parrot fever, which causes fever, chills and an intolerance to light, according to Public Health England.

Kijini app uses your VOICE to reveal which diet will suit you best - and claims to identify disease using 30 seconds of speech

A team based in Nevada is developing an app (pictured) to monitor a user's health. Called Kijini, it apparently works by simply recording your voice for 30 seconds.

Two women mistakenly given the all-clear after breast cancer screening die from the disease

A new report from Public Health England reveals a single radiologist was found to have been responsible for 10 out of 12 'substandard' assessments at Furness General Hospital.

Jab that targets agony of arthritis using patient's own cells could help hundreds of thousands

The vaccine, which has been tested in Australia, uses the patient's own cells to combat rheumatoid arthritis by 're-educating' the immune system to stop it attacking healthy tissue.

Chocs that make you look younger! It's every woman's dream... but can it possibly be true?

Esthechoc claims to be the world's first 'beauty chocolate'. The British manufacturers claim they protect against the signs of ageing. A daily 7.5g ration supposedly helps to stave off wrinkles and fine lines.

Tributes paid to the 'back-to-front' girl who was given just a year to live - but courageously battled to the age of 26

Tributes paid to 'back-to-front' girl Kayleigh Moore who died at 26

Kayleigh Moore had a rare condition where her organs were all the wrong way round - and was known as the 'back-to-front' girl. She was also born with a serious heart problem and spent three months in a coma before enduring a lifetime of medical problems. But her proud mother, Eileen Lang, said her daughter defied her early prognosis and lived life to the full. Kayleigh, who died on Sunday in her mother's arms, had been awarded a Child of Courage Award at Westminster Abbey in 1993 by Princess Diana (left). Ms Lang, of Paignton, Devon, said: 'A light has gone from our lives and Kayleigh will be loved and remembered forever. 'We will miss our brave Kayleigh tremendously. She was strong, fun and always a pleasure to be around.'

Eating dinner in front of the TV or while using a smartphone makes us FAT - because we're more likely to snack later on

Our memory for recent eating plays an important role in appetite, say University of Birmingham researchers. So if we're distracted during a meal, we might not remember it as well later on.

Father, 58, nearly killed by £3 cold medicine after just two sachets triggered near-deadly allergic reaction

Angus Grant, 58, from Inverness, suffered an anaphylactic shock sfter taking cold medicine containing aspirin. He had no idea he was allergic to the drug and had never had a reaction to it before.

Number of teenagers admitted to hospital with eating disorders DOUBLES in just four years, NHS figures reveal 

Experts have blamed the 'unprecedented' rise, in part, on hashtags including #fitspiration and #thighgap on social media sites, saying they normalise an unrealistic 'perfect body' image.

Exposure to common household pesticide 'TRIPLES boys' risk of ADHD', experts warn

Experts at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found a link between exposure to pyrethroid pesticide, typically found in pest control sprays, and ADHD.

Should you wear heels to work every day? Just THREE YEARS of regular use could cause harmful imbalance in the feet 

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Women who wear heels too often may find the downsides soon outweigh the benefits - as research shows they can cause a potentially harmful imbalance in the feet.

Amputee called 'peg-leg' by school bullies conquers her insecurities to become a model... and even poses in a skull and crossbones prosthetic

Taylor Crisp, 19, from Leicester, who was born with a rare bone condition and had her leg amputated, boosted her confidence by joining alternative modelling group Suicide Girls.

Does Botox really work? Scientists use 3D imaging technique to reveal how wrinkle-reduction injections can transform faces

Scientists use 3D imaging technique to reveal how Botox can transform faces

Using the new technique, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania were able to create colour-coded heat maps showing the results of Botox. Before injection (bottom left), the light blue in the center reveals the compression of the skin between the eyebrows and above the nose. Two weeks after injection (bottom right), the new colours show less stretch in the muscles. The top left image shows horizontal stretch in the forehead before injection. The top right shows how the stretch of the forehead is reduced, as shown by light blue.

Always stressed? Your STOMACH could be to blame: Nutritionist reveals how the gut is your 'second brain' - and how looking after it can change your life

A healthy gut environment is the cornerstone of good mental health, says nutritionist and stress expert Charlotte Watts. Here, she reveals the seven simple tips to boosting digestion...

It's official: The less you sleep, the more you EAT - and increased appetite, stress and lack of willpower are all to blame

The University of Nebraska researchers say a range of factors come together to cause a person to overeat when they are sleep deprived - and this can trigger type 2 diabetes and heart disease long-term.

Screen women in their 30s for breast cancer gene: Call for simple blood test to identify fault that increase chance of developing disease by 90%

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The NHS should offer female patients a blood test to see whether they have mutations in their BRCA1 or 2 genes that increase their likelihood of getting breast and ovarian cancer by 90 per cent.

From peanut butter and ice cream, to steak and fries: The indulgent foods you didn't know could actually be GOOD for you

Chocolate, ice cream, fries: Often dismissed as 'junk food'. But you can satisfy your cravings for a big bowl of ice cream without the side order of guilt with a few tweaks.

A&E; swamped as thousands can't get in to see GPs: Patients placing huge pressure on units after being refused same-day appointments at surgeries

Many patients at A&E; have non-urgent health problems that could easily be dealt with at a local surgery but they are unable to be seen promptly by family doctors.

Statins slash risk of death by cancer: They slow tumour growth by up to 50% reveal major studies

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Experts say the evidence is overwhelming that, as well preventing heart attacks and strokes, statins can be effective at fighting cancer, following studies by Yale and Rutgers University in the U.S.

'I'm ready to show off my scars': Burns survivor has had FIFTY operations since she was given 24 hours to live after she was severely scalded in the bath as a baby 

Burns survivor Lucy Wilson has had FIFTY operations since bath scold as baby

Lucy Wilson, from Derby, was given just 24 hours to live after she was scalded by hot bathwater on the day before her first birthday. The university student (pictured today and inset as a baby) has since undergone dozens of procedures to correct the burnt skin on her hands, feet and right leg, and had four fingers and toes amputated in a bid to save her life. Miss Wilson said she now feels confident enough to wear bikinis and summer clothes - and that she hopes her decision will show other burns survivors that they don't need to 'hide themselves away'.

Ambulance chiefs hunt for trained staff... in Poland: Nationwide shortage of paramedics means bosses are forced to look abroad 

'Well publicised' shortage of paramedics in the UK has led to the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) - based in Hampshire - expanding their search for staff to Eastern Europe.

Count calories using PHOTOS: Google's Im2Calories app will reveal nutritional value of meals from your Instagram snaps

The Google app, revealed at this week's Rework Deep Learning Summit in Boston, can work out the size of each piece of food in relation to the plate to determine the meal's total calorie content.

'The UK has a chronic drink problem', says addiction expert as alcohol-related hospital admissions continue to rise - with women the most likely
patients

Dr Niall Campbell, consultant psychiatrist at the Priory Hospital in Roehampton, which specialises in alcohol addiction said alcohol is one of the UK's biggest health problems.

Woman who woke up screaming during botched liposuction op 'was made to stay awake so her legs didn't become uneven'

The procedure took place in a London clinic and appeared to be conducted in a dental chair by a GP who was not surgically trained. Campaigners have called for tighter regulation on 'cowboy surgeons'.

Are YOU brushing your teeth with someone else's poo? Study finds faeces is common on toothbrushes in shared bathrooms

The study, by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, found that there is a 60 per cent chance your toothbrush is covered in poo, regardless of how well you clean it.

Woman, 34, dies moments after getting butt enlargement from 'unlicensed' doctor in the basement of a home in New York

Kelly Mayhew, from Suitland, Maryland, started having difficulty breathing while undergoing the procedure in Queens, New York on Saturday and later died, police said.

'Plummeting to 4st nearly killed me': Teenager suffers a heart attack and multiple organ failure at just 16 after battling anorexia AND bulimia

Teen suffers heart attack and organ failure after years of anorexia

At the age of 16 Katie Oliver's life hung in the balance, her heart stopped and her organs began to fail one by one. Her kidneys, lungs, liver and heart slowly began to grind to a halt, unable to cope with the pressure inflicted on them as her weight plummeted (inset). But even faced with her impending death, the then teenager struggled to break free from the tight grip of her eating disorder. It was only when she saw the enormity of her situation impact on her distraught mother that Katie confronted the anorexia and bulimia she had battled for four years. Today, the 28-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent (pictured left and right) has a healthy relationship with food - and hopes her story can help others realise the eating disorders can be beaten.

The secret to being happy... keep a diary: Taking note of what lifts our mood means we can learn how to cheer ourselves up

While Bridget Jones and Adrian Mole used journals to record their woes and embarrassments, we can train ourselves to be happy by writing down the little things that cheer us up each day, it is claimed.

What your SNOT says about your health: Yellow mucus means you have a cold while black gunge is a sign of a fungal infection

Most people produce about 1.7 litres of mucus a day - enough to fill a kettle, say the experts at Ohio's Cleveland Clinic who created the infographic.

Black pepper to burn calories, cumin to shed pounds and turmeric to keep fat off: The ten super spices to help you lose weight revealed

Nutritionist Dr Marilyn Glenville tells FEMAIL which spices can help speed up the metabolic rate, suppress appetite and even stop fat cells from reappearing after shifting excess pounds.

Amphetamines could make an old mind young again: Stimulant 'restores brain function and boosts memory'

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin found older adults who were given a small dose of the drug performed as well as young adults in a short-term memory test.

The gel that tricks worn-out knees into repairing themselves: New jab could be an effective treatment for those with arthritis

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Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage becomes rougher and thinner, sometimes holes can form in the cartilage. Special signally compounds in the gel attract cells that can then turn into new tissue.

Yes, it IS safe to microwave food - and frozen veg IS better than fresh: New videos de-bunk common food myths 

The information has been issued in two new videos from the American Chemical Society, in attempt to dispel both the myths that have long prevailed.

Just how safe is the cervical cancer jab? More and more families say their daughters suffered devastating side-effects from the HPV vaccine and experts are worried too 

Just how safe is the cervical cancer jab? More and more families say their daughters

Katie Green (pictured) was 15 when she was given the human papillomavirus jab. Shortly after her first shot of Cervarix Katie's arm began to swell, then after the second jab she became dizzy, nauseous and generally unwell. At 15, Katie had been flying high academically, played cricket for Worcestershire and joined trials for the England women's junior rugby squad (left and inset). Today, aged 20, it's a different story. Katie's mother (far right) says her daughter's health has always been robust and she thinks the jab has damaged her nervous system.

Why sleeping NAKED is good for your health: Lack of clothing leads to a better night's sleep and reduces the risk of skin infections, doctor claims

Sleeping naked keeps the body cool, which helps people fall asleep more quickly and get better quality rest. It also prevents yeast and fungal infections, says Dr Sarah Brewer, a GP in Guernsey.

Ladies eat less when they are most FERTILE: Women who are ovulating begin dieting to 'boost their attractiveness'

Women's desire to lose weight during ovulation is due to cultural pressure which dictates being thin can boost their attractiveness, according to Southern Methodist University researchers.

Children of pushy parents are more likely to binge drink later in life and have low self-worth 

And being a warm and caring parents does not neutralise the negative effects of being so over- involved, said the Brigham Young University researchers.

Deadly legal high put this 21-year-old man in a coma fighting for life for five days and has left him permanently brain damaged 

Legal high put Plymouth 21-year-old in a coma for five days

Jordan Hawthorne, of Plymouth, Devon, had a seizure after smoking Vertex (inset), a new substance freely available from high street shops. After doctors managed to save his life, Jordan and his family are now calling on the Government to bring forward a blanket ban on legal highs. He has released photos of himself in a coma (right) in a bid to raise awareness of the damage legal highs can do.

Office workers 'should stand for two hours a day': Doctors say constant sitting is leading to health issues including obesity, cancer and Type 2 diabetes  

Office staff should spend at least two hours a day on their feet to combat health problems, according to official recommendations. But experts say it's up to employers to set a 'daily quota' of standing time.

Breast cancer drug 'boosts survival rates by 40%': Thousands could benefit from two drugs that can eradicate tennis ball-sized tumours in just three months

Experts hope NHS rationing body NICE will approve the drugs soon - despite their cost - to enable more women to live longer with the disease and possibly be cured.

You can give HRT to menopausal women with high blood pressure, doctors are told 

Thousands of women are thought to have been unfairly excluded from using hormone replacement therapy because GPs worry the drug might raise the risk of heart problems.

Mother terrified of dentists used SUPERGLUE to stick her teeth back in her mouth for 10 years - eroding her jaw bone

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Angie Barlow, 48, from Altrincham, was forced to seek treatment after the toxic chemicals in superglue meant she lost 90 per cent of the bone in her top jaw.

Saved with seconds to spare thanks to his mothers' intuition, the baby who nearly died after doctors said there was 'nothing wrong'

Saved with seconds to spare thanks to his mothers' intuition, the baby who nearly died

Beth Clemison, 27, from Llanfyllin, Powys, became worried when her unborn son Theo wasn't moving as much as usual when she was 35 weeks pregnant. She was examined twice and told not to worry as Theo's heart rate was normal. But Mrs Clemison felt sure something was wrong, and was so insistent doctors agreed to give her an ultrasound. The scan revealed the protective amniotic fluid around Theo had drained away, and she was rushed for an emergency C-section to save his life (Theo is pictured with his mother after his birth, left). Now both Mrs Clemison and Theo, now eight months old, are doing well, but she credits her maternal instinct with saving her son (the pair are pictured, right).

'Don't let HIV stop you becoming a parent,' says leading charity: Mothers only have 1% chance of passing virus to their babies

The Terrence Higgins Trust said many people living with the virus are unaware it is completely possible for a mother with HIV to give birth to a baby that does not have the condition.

Ovarian cancer drug row: 'Breakthrough' treatment won't be available on the NHS because it's deemed too expensive

In its draft guidance, Nice said the price the NHS is being asked to pay for the drug, aimed at women like Angelina Jolie who carry the BRCA gene, is too high, considering the benefit it may provide.

Do you need to go on a noise diet? Too much noise is linked to weight gain, high blood pressure and many other problems

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A growing number of experts believe loud modern life is making us ill and we should go on a 'noise diet'. We know that excessive noise puts hearing at risk but it can also affect our health.

The healthy sperm diet: From pomegranate to dark chocolate, we reveal the 10 foods that boost male fertility (and why it's time to ditch the coffee)

Tomatoes, walnuts and pumpkin seeds are among other foods that will boost the quantity and quality of men's sperm, says nutritionist Isabelle Obert.

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