Mother left with horrific burns over 75% of her body after freak campfire accident creates scar cream to help other victims 

Mother left with horrific burns over 75% of her body after freak campfire accident creates

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Jane Healy, 56, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent, nearly died in 1969 when a camping stove blew up in her face and the pyjamas she was wearing melted on to her skin (pictured as a child after the accident, inset). She was left with horrific burns over 75 per cent of her body, lost her ears and breasts, and her neck was fused to her chest. As a result, she spent many of her teenage years in hospitals (top and bottom right). After overcoming the trauma of the accident, and having countless skin grafts (left), she has now set up a company with her 25-year-old daughter, Laura. She has created a new moisturiser called Sea Crème - a concoction of sea salt, carrot seed oil and beeswax - after realising her scars felt softer following a dip in the sea. She said: 'It's been a long journey getting here, and I want to show people there is life after scars. As a teen I had no confidence because of my burns, and I don't want others to go through that.'

The hidden health conditions millions of women suffer from but no-one wants to talk about... 

Some 75 per cent of women will suffer thrush in in their lifetime, and many know nothing about the common condition bacterial vaginosis. Here, experts explain symptoms can be debilitating..

Revealed, the REAL reason junk food is so bad for us: Harmful molecules in chopped and refrigerated products raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes

University of Leicester scientists say these molecules are undetectable in fresh foods, but abundant in foods like ready-chopped vegetables, pasta sauces and sandwiches.

Watch the revolting moment a man has a cyst the size of a GOLF BALL dragged out of his arm

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Californian dermatologist Dr Sandra Lee, aka Dr Pimple Popper, removes the white, bloody cyst which resembles an eyeball from a Halloween costume.

Junior doctors walk out for a second time as last ditch talks fail AGAIN and 90 per cent of medics warn they might quit if the new contract is imposed by Jeremy Hunt

The BMA and the Department of Health still do not have a deal over Saturday working hours following a long dispute over a new contract Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt insists is necessary.

Harrowing last moments of family man who died at Swiss euthanasia clinic - against his wife's wishes - to be broadcast tonight

Simon Binner's death featured in BBC Two's 'How to Die' documentary

Simon Binner, 57, from Purley, Surrey, was killed by a lethal dose of anaesthetic which he administered in a Swiss suicide clinic 600 miles from home on October 19 last year. His final, precious moments were shared only with those he cared for the most in the world: his wife, Debbie (pictured), Simon was so ashamed of what motor neurone disease - the debilitating condition with which he had been diagnosed in January - had done to him that he wouldn't even let his mother, Jean, or his stepdaughters, Hannah and Zoe, be present. But tonight this most intimate of scenes will be broadcast to an entire nation, when it forms the final part of a controversial BBC Two documentary, How to Die: Simon's Choice.

'I am the doctor who...': Junior doctors stage an online protest promoting their work in the NHS on the second strike day

'I am the doctor who...': Junior doctors stage an online protest promoting their work in

Today, junior doctors launched an online campaign on Twitter using the hashtag #IAmTheDoctorWho, before outlining some of the life-saving or caring they do. Holding a placard, Doctor Steele (top left) said he does heart surgery and 'wishes he didn't have to go on strike just to be heard' by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Another, known only as Charlotte (top middle) says she 'looks after you after a stroke' while holding a sign in Tooting. The campaign comes as junior doctors stage a second 24-hour walk out in a row over new contracts.

Watch the disgusting moment doctor slices into PLUM-sized cyst above a woman's breast

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Californian dermatologist Dr Sandra Lee, aka Dr Pimple Popper, squeezes the huge cyst - causing an eruption of yellow fluid to seep from the incision.

Want to lose weight and lower your cholesterol? Eat WALNUTS: Handful a day is 'as effective as a low fat diet'

Even though walnuts are higher in fat and calories, the walnut-rich diet was associated with the same degree of weight loss as a lower fat diet, the University of California study found.

Baby born with her BRAIN growing through the back of her head defies doctors to survive

Baby is born with her BRAIN growing through the back of her head

Alana Long, of Accrington, Lancashire, was born with encephalocele, a birth defect causing parts of her brain to grow through a hole in the back of her skull (main). Doctors told her devastated parents she would most likely die in the womb or immediately after birth, but she beat the odds to survive. At just eight days old she had surgery to remove the mass on the back of her head, which was full of brain matter and cerebro-spinal fluid. The procedure left her partially sighted and with slower development, and her parents expect her to be 'severely disabled'. She cannot express herself and scratches at her face because she cannot feel pain (inset). But despite this, her parents Catherine, 38, and Mark, 45, say she is 'very happy'. Mrs Long said: 'She is a lovely girl to have and she is very happy and always smiling despite the challenges that she faces every day.'

Is this the end of painful finger pricks for diabetics? New patch which monitors blood sugar levels could 'change the lives of those with type 1'

The patch, made by medical supplies company Abbott, automatically reads blood sugar levels from the cells just below the skin. Reading are sent using the same technology as contactless cards.

Is this the end of painful finger pricks for diabetics? New patch which monitors blood sugar levels could 'change the lives of those with type 1'

The patch, made by medical supplies company Abbott, automatically reads blood sugar levels from the cells just below the skin. Reading are sent using the same technology as contactless cards.

'I had to have my stomach removed after being stung by my SCORPION': Father-of-two tells how he was left paralysed and needing major surgery after being stung by his unusual pet

WARNING: Graphic content. Dean Armstrong, 47, from Cambridge, was feeding Sue the scorpion in August 2012 when she attacked, paralysing him and flooding his body with potentially fatal poison.

Woman claims she 'cured' skin cancer by BURNING a huge hole in her chest using a controversial 'black salve' natural ointment

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Brita Hollows, from Taupo in New Zealand, opted to use black salve ointment after noticing a freckle on her chest had started to rise and change colour.

'Clean eating' is expensive, unsustainable, and a potential health risk: Trendy diets that can leave you starved of vital vitamins

Trendy 'clean eating' diets that can leave you starved of vital vitamins

Put simply, clean eating is choosing foods in their whole, natural state, avoiding processing and additives. There's no doubt that highly processed foods have played a major role in our obesity problem, and these diets are right to promote eating more fruit and vegetables. But there is a dark side to eating clean: dietitians say the nutritional advice is too often based on bad science - and 'clean' diets are expensive and unsustainable.

'My husband is gone': Fourth wife of Cherie Blair's father reveals her agony as he succumbs to Alzheimer's disease

EXCLUSIVE Steph Booth, 61, the fourth wife of Tony Booth, has told how he often fails to recognise her and his daughter Cherie Blair, and described living with him as a 'very lonely place to be'.

How the misery of chronic fatigue drives sufferers to suicide: Those with the condition six times more likely to take their own lives

The King's College London research, published in The Lancet medical journal, is the first to highlight suicide as a major risk factor for the condition, which is also known as M.E.

Man suffering bouts of hiccups lasting FIVE DAYS is diagnosed with a large tumor in the back of his neck

A New York man was hospitalized three times in one month with a persistent case of hiccups - and the third time, doctors discovered a tumor in his neck that could have paralyzed him.

Woman who drank heavily for 40 years develops a BOOZE HUMP on her back and huge lumps on her neck and arms

The 64-year-old, treated at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, was diagnosed with Madelung disease, linked with alcoholism, which causes benign fatty tumours to grow on the body.

Mother told by doctors she was 'fat and lazy' after her weight soared by 6st in four MONTHS was actually suffering from thyroid cancer

Bryony Bateman told she was 'fat and lazy' after weight soared had thyroid cancer

Bryony Bateman, 27, from Bristol had no idea why she was gaining weight after always being a size 10 (left). She joined a slimming club and exercised regularly after being told by her doctor to diet and exercise more. Then she noticed a banana-shaped growth on her neck and tests revealed she had thyroid cancer (middle). She needed surgery to remove the growth (inset) and is now in remission (right). 'I kept gaining weight but I wasn't eating any more than I was a few months ago - it just kept on going up and up and up,' she said.

Have scientists found a way to stop breast cancer spreading? Trapping rogue cells inside blood vessels 'could save millions of lives'

Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, found a protein which, when turned on, traps cancerous cells, preventing them from travelling to a new part of the body.

Is BARLEY the latest superfood? Grain reduces appetite and blood sugar levels - 'helping prevent obesity, diabetes and heart disease'

Scientists at Lund University in Sweden found the mix of dietary fibers in barley kernels helps stimulate the growth of 'good' bacteria in the gut, and hormones to reduce inflammation.

Babies given paracetamol are nearly a THIRD more likely to develop asthma

Scientists from the universities of Bristol and Oslo suspect taking paracetamol induces 'oxidative stress', in which unstable molecules known as free radicals trigger an allergic response.

Pot IS getting more potent: Level of psychoactive ingredient in cannabis has 'TRIPLED in the last 20 years', experts warn

Scientists from University of Mississippi revealed THC levels in marijuana increased from four to 12 per cent over the past 20 years - corresponding to an uptick in weed-related emergency room visits.

Revealed... 6 surprising signs of heart disease you should NEVER ignore

6 signs of heart disease you should NEVER ignore

Many people feel like an 'elephant is sitting on their chest' during a heart attack. And many others experience 'a squeezing sensation in their arms.' However, not all people go through those 'classic' heart attack feelings. Texas A&M; Health Science Center cardiologist, Dr John Erwin, revealed sexual dysfunction, puffy feet or legs, swollen or bleeding gums, heartburn and snoring are all symptoms of heart disease. He said keeping an eye out for these problems can lead to earlier detection of the disease - and help save lives.

Obese woman who dropped five dress sizes by exercising to YouTube videos reveals she lost a stone in just 30 DAYS 

Obese woman Lisi Kurti left unrecognisable after shedding seven stone

Lisi Kurti, 22, from London, weighed nearly 16 stone and wore size 18 clothes when she mistook her own reflection for an obese 'stranger' during a shopping trip. The full-time student began exercising in secret and now works out every day. Now a size 8-10 she now has her own beauty and fitness blog, and has over 37,000 followers on Instagram.

'Drink red wine with the pill, while an IUD pairs perfectly with tequila': Blogger creates parody drinks list to match every type of contraception

An infographic by the CDC advised women not on birth control to abstain from alcohol. In response, a New Jersey woman has mocked the advice with a guide of her own.

Now that's a roll in the hay! Condoms made from latex and GRASS are thinner than a human hair but still super-strong

Condoms in Variety of Colors --- Image by © Thom Lang/CORBIS

Scientists at the University of Queensland have developed a method of extracting plant fibres from grass, which can be added to latex to produce a thinner, stronger rubber fro condoms and other items.

Running is not only good for your body, it gives your BRAIN a workout too - boosting your capacity to learn

Finnish scientists found aerobic exercise, such as running, increases the neuron reserves in the hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for learning, illustrated in red.

Two new Zika cases confirmed in Indiana and Ohio in travelers who recently returned from Haiti 

Health officials in Indiana and Ohio confirmed the first cases of Zika virus to be diagnosed in each state, and urged people traveling to affected areas to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

'When things went t*ts up': Woman shares video detailing her battle with breast cancer and partial mastectomy at 26 - and her positive attitude inspires thousands

Amber Arkell shares video detailing her battle with breast cancer and partial mastectomy

At the end of 2015, Amber Arkell (pictured) was diagnosed with stage one, grade three breast cancer. The 26-year-old from from Auckland, New Zealand, underwent a partial mastectomy and now faces six months of chemotherapy. But rather than feeling defeated, Ms Arkell has decided to use her experience to inspire and educate other women, and created a Facebook page to update followers on her journey through treatment. A video she posted a week ago has attracted more than 7500 views.

Watch the disgusting moment Dr Pimple Popper cuts open a giant blackhead on a man's back and pulls out an ingrown hair

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT - The video shows Dr Sandra Lee, known as Dr Pimple Popper, extracting huge blackhead from an old man's back - as well as compacted hair, pus and flaked off skin.

Have YOU got a petri dish for a purse? Expert details the horrifying bacteria and germs hidden in the average handbag - even when it looks completely clean

Katrina Cravy of Fox's Contact 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, teamed up with David Metzger of Accelerated Analytical laboratories to test four women's purses, including her own bag.

Mother left in 'excruciating pain' during C-section is awarded £27,000 for not being given enough pain relief

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust paid the sum after admitting the unidentified woman was not given enough anaesthetic by surgeons at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Gluten-free ISN'T always healthier, energy bars are NOT good for you and healthy food ISN'T more expensive: Dietitian busts 8 common diet myths 

Texas A&M; Health Science Center dietitian explains gluten-free desserts can lead to weigh gain, not all carbs make you fat and advises eating seasonal fruit and veg to save money.

The man addicted to eating SAND: Rare condition means Indian labourer consumes a plate of gravel a day

Hans Raj, 45, of Uttar Pradesh, has Pica, a rare disorder meaning he craves inedible substances. He claims to eat a plate of sand a day and snack on pieces of brick and rock.

Nursery teacher given just two weeks to live claims JUICING is helping her to beat cancer 18 months later

Natasha Grindley given weeks to live says JUICING is helping her beat cancer 18 months on

Natasha Grindley, 37, from Liverpool, was diagnosed with stomach cancer in July 2014. Told she had just two weeks to live, she began chemotherapy immediately. Alongside this treatment, she changed her lifestyle, swapping junk food for healthy juices (left and right). She defied doctors' prediction and has lived for more than 18 months after the initial news. She credits her survival on her healthy lifestyle. But experts have told MailOnline there is no evidence a healthy diet, exercise and alternative therapies will cure cancer alone- chemotherapy is needed too. Mrs Grindley said: She said: 'When I started changing my diet, I looked better than I had done for years, even though I was obviously very ill. I was going through, and still am, undergoing chemotherapy treatment every three weeks but people were saying to me "you don't look ill" and I put it down to the changes I made in my diet.'

Don't go out in the sun for over 10 minutes: Sunseekers told there is no such thing as a healthy tan as they are urged to slap on EIGHT teaspoons of sunscreen

New guidelines urge children and adults to put on eight teaspoons of suncream to stay safe during the British summer or when holidaying abroad as experts say a 'healthy tan' does not exist.

From glaucoma to cataracts... these Gifs let YOU see through the eyes of the visually impaired

These Gifs let YOU see through the eyes of the visually impaired

Despite the fact that vision impairment is common - affecting nearly 285 million worldwide - it's tough for many people to imagine what it's like to see through damaged eyes. Four new Gifs produced by London-based Clinic Compare allow people to experience a number of different impairments. Taking the viewer on a trip through London, the Gifs show cataracts (bottom right) - the most common vision disorder, in which the eye lens becomes cloudy - as well as glaucoma (bottom left), which causes people to slowly lose their peripheral vision. Another Gif demonstrates diabetic retinopathy (top left), which occurs as a result of diabetes and causes people to see spots because of bleeding in the eyes, while the last Gif shows age-related macular degeneration (top right), which causes people to lose their sharp, central vision.

Flagging sex life? How watching reality TV or wearing high heels may be to blame 

Couple Eating and Watching TV --- Image by   Clarissa Leahy/zefa/Corbis

When your relationship has gone beyond the first flush of passion, maintaining your libido can be a delicate balance of health and desire.

ASK THE DOCTOR: Do I REALLY need to have chemotherapy? 

Colorectal cancer cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dividing cancer cells from the human colon (large intestine). Cancer of the colon is also known as colorectal cancer. Symptoms include rectal bleeding and abdominal pain. Treatment is with surgery to remove the affected area. Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the Western world. Magnification: x 3000 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

A patient is having trouble making up her mind about having chemotherapy (a type called 5FU). Dr Scurr advises.

M&S; launches the 'healthiest burger on the high street' containing 110 calories and 9% less fat than Tesco and Sainsbury's options

The M&S; Skinny Beef Burger is made with 100 per cent British beef and umami paste to lock in the flavour. The retailer claims it has a lower fat content than any other available on the high street.

New species of bacteria causes Lyme disease in humans, scientists warn

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed a new bacteria also causes Lyme disease - with more severe symptoms, such as nausea and rash, than a previously found bacteria.

'MS is a cruel disease - I've witnessed it first hand': TV doctor CHRISTIAN JESSEN on his uncle's 25-year battle with the devastating condition

MS is a cruel disease says Dr CHRISTIAN JESSEN on his uncle's 25-year battle

EXCLUSIVE: Dr Christian Jessen (left), best known for his medical advice in Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies, grew up watching his uncle Volker's (inset and right) battle with the cruel condition. Here, speaking to the Mail, he shares his uncle's tragic journey from a healthy and active vet to being wheelchair-bound and cared for by his devoted wife. It comes as a new website called 1message is launched, which aims to give MS patients choices about their care. Dr Jessen said: 'Thankfully MS is no longer a death sentence - especially if those with it reach out for specialist help.'

Mother-of-two who can't EAT because chewing dislocates her jaw: Bizarre condition means 22-year-old's joints pop out 30 times a week

Saffron Taylor, 22, from Birmingham, has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The condition makes her joints dislocate at the slightest touch and meant she needed screws inserting into her knee.

Is the latest weight-loss craze that includes chocolate and red wine too good to be true? Yes, says expert, 'the Sirtfood diet is just another fad'

A health and wellness expert from University of Huddersfield revealed the popular Sirtfood diet, which involves consuming foods rich in sirutin proteins, doesn't offer any health benefits.

Teenager who used £1 chocolate face mask claims she has been 'scarred for life' after suffering severe reaction

Chantelle Currell, 19, of Swanscombe, Kent, bought a Montagne Jeunesse mask from Asda to get rid of blackheads. But she felt it 'burning her skin' after just three minutes.

The 10 surprising carnivorous snacks that contain NO MEAT whatsoever (including 'bacon' crisps and 'beef' noodles)

Consumer site Can I Eat It? has found ten 'meaty' foods that are meat-free. Nutritionists say that the flavourings have no nutritional benefits and manufacturers use them because they are cheaper.

One more little victim of a killer doctors are ignoring: As the Mail fights to cut the toll of sepsis, a top TV actor and his wife tell their shattering story 

Jason Watkins and Clara Francis tell their shattering sepsis story

From the outside, Jason Watkins and Clara Francis look like a couple who have it all. He's one of Britain's most acclaimed actors who starred in the BBC spoof show W1A and was awarded a Bafta for his role in the ITV drama The Lost Honour Of Christopher Jefferies. But what outsiders don't see is the black hole at the heart of their family, left by the loss of their youngest daughter, Maude. Maude died, aged two-and-a-half, on New Year's Day, 2011.

How getting your hands dirty in the garden perks up your immune system 

EXPCNM Gardener holding a hand trowel and weeds after weeding a garden border

A bit of dirt never hurt anyone, right? That's what we tell ourselves.

Stressed out? Don't worry, it will help you lose weight: Mild pressure found to trigger 'brown fat' that burns calories 

Experts at Nottingham University found that when stress hormones are released into the body, healthy 'brown fat' is activated, burning up glucose in order to create body heat.

Transgender ex-soldier who joined the army to be 'one of the lads' has sex change surgery and becomes a make-up artist

Kerri Mitchell, 47, from Romford, Essex, joined the army to appear more masculine when she was living as Kevin. Kerri decided to undergo gender reassignment in September 2014.

Forget milk - TEA could be the secret to strong bones: Three cups a day lowers the risk of fractures by 30%

Researchers from the Flinders University, South Australia, claim the beneficial effect is so big that tea could become a 'major addition to the dietary prevention of fracture'.

Sore muscles from the gym? Stick with it! Exercise becomes less painful over time as your immune system helps you get fit

Brigham Young University scientists revealed T-cells repair muscles after they are damaged from exercise - similar to the immune system response when the body encounters toxins, viruses or bacteria.

How BANANAS could help cure skin cancer: Same enzyme that turns fruit peel brown 'indicates a person's risk of melanoma'

Scientists in Switzerland discovered the enzyme tyrosinase is a reliable marker for melanoma growth, with greater quantities in human skin indicating a greater risk of developing skin cancer.

Agony of aspiring model with 5 PINTS of excess fluid in her leg: Bizarre condition has left 24-year-old suicidal and desperate for
liposuction

Aspiring model with 3 LITRES of excess fluid in her leg due to lymphoedema

Meagan Barnard, 24, from Minneapolis, refused to wear a dress or skirt and was left feeling suicidal following cruel taunts about her right leg. She has the rare condition lymphoedema which causes fluid retention and swelling in the body's tissues because of a fault with the lymphatic system (right and left). Miss Barnard has decided to speak out about her debilitating condition to help others not to suffer in silence after being left suicidal by cruel taunts when she was at school. Now she is modelling to raise awareness of the condition and to also fund liposuction.

Do YOU always agree with others? Scientists pinpoint brain structure that divides leaders and followers

Monash Institute found the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula were activated when people disagreed. These areas are linked to cognitive dissonance, a heightened state of mental stress.

Taking his first steps in years, Saudi man who lost more than FIFTY STONE after becoming one of the heaviest people ever recorded as a teenager

Saudi man Khaled Mohsen Al Shaeri walks for the first time 

This is the moment the young man who was once dubbed the world's heaviest teenager walked for the first time in his life with the help of a Zimmer frame (right). Khaled Mohsen Al Shaeri, now aged 24, from Saudi Arabia, weighed an incredible 1,345lbs at his heaviest and had to be lifted out of his house with a forklift truck two years ago (left) to receive treatment in hospital. He has now successfully lost 700lbs during an intensive hospital fitness routine. Doctors who treated him the capital Riyadh said Shaeri shed more than two thirds of his weight and that he is still on a health programme to lose more.

'My eye was so itchy': Woman reveals horror of painful reaction to EYELASH extensions, as experts warn of the dangers of 'cheap' treatments 

From itching to infections, are eyelash extensions worth the risk? Experts discuss the scary side effects of the expensive trend and why sticking to mascara is the safest way to achieve luscious lashes.

Why a record one in three of us are fed up with GPs: Patients particularly unhappy about waiting times and the standard of appointments 

The percentage of adults dissatisfied with the Health Service has risen to 23 per cent - the biggest reported increase in 30 years, a study by London based health charity The King's Fund has found.

Sugar-free fakers: From puddings sweeter than McDonald's milkshakes to coleslaw laced with pure maple syrup, we reveal the mountain of sugar that's hidden away in the diet gurus' so-called healthy eating plans

Hidden sugar Sarah Wilson and Bear Grylls' healthy eating plans revealed

The stark warnings from health experts that 'sugar is the new smoking' prompted millions of Britons to turn to diet plans that promised guidance in how to drastically cut their intake. Now an investigation by The Mail on Sunday has revealed some of the top-selling 'sugar-free' recipe books are far from what they claim to be on the cover. While omitting traditional table sugar, they contain numerous dishes laced with sugars from syrups and other sources.

Do YOU know your donkey kicks from your burpies? Infographic decodes the gym jargon that leaves us all baffled

The handy chart details an A-Z of fitness jargon, from food and nutrition to exercise manoeuvres. It explains the meaning behind plyometrics, protein windows, deadlifts and downward dogs.

Too shy or poor for gyms? Get fit with apps for your mobile phone

A stock photo of a young woman using mobile while exercising in gym.
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Gym membership can be pricey, and celebrity workout DVDs frankly seem passé - the latest and cheapest options for people who want to get fit are apps for your mobile phone or tablet.

Anorexic who couldn't eat a GRAPE 'without wanting to die' and given two weeks to live credits ballet dancing with her remarkable recovery 

Anorexic Charlotte Amos told she had two weeks to live while on 50 calories a day

Charlotte Amos, 17, from Torbay, Devon, first began losing weight aged 11 after school bullies mocked her when she ate, calling her a 'pig'. And as the pounds fell off, her confidence soared. 'Whenever someone would notice I'd lost weight they'd compliment me on it and that would make me want to lose even more,' she said. But over the years her condition deteriorated until she was too weak to get out of bed (left and top centre) - and was forbidden from going to her beloved dance class. 'I've always wanted to be a dancer - so I was devastated when my parents and the dance school said I was too weak and needed to recover before going back. For me to realise I may never dance again was heartbreaking. I had no energy but it was all I wanted to do, that's when I knew I had time to change.' After receiving treatment in hospital, she is now on the road to recovery, and even won the Miss Teen Devon Galaxy beauty pageant, which she said has boosted her confidence (right).

Air pollution from the 1970s is STILL being blamed for hundreds of deaths

People exposed to dirty air as long ago as 1971 have been more likely to die in the following decades than people living where the air was cleaner, Dr John Gulliver - London Imperial College - has found.

Why a record one in three of us are fed up with GPs: Patients particularly unhappy about waiting times and the standard of appointments 

The percentage of adults dissatisfied with the Health Service has risen to 23 per cent - the biggest reported increase in 30 years, a study by London based health charity The King's Fund has found.

Chiselled abs, perfect pecs and very heavy weights: Why the new Instagram fitness buffs we're following are all MEN

Why the new Instagram fitness buffs we're following are all MEN

While Instagram has typically been a feminine domain (53 per cent of its total users are women), we're now more likely to turn to a growing number of men for our daily fix of fitspiration. Ben Mudge (left and inset), 25, from Belfast, posts regular photos post 'leg session', while Ali Gordon (right), 26, from Buckinghamshire, has a combined social media following of 200,000, thanks to his smouldering selfies and posts on healthy living. He regularly posts before and after shots of his female clients, as well as the healthy meals he cooks for wife Janice, who he is currently training up for a 250k challenge.

The race is on to create a Zika vaccine - but health official warns it will be 'years' before drug is available to protect the public

Twelve groups are now working on a vaccine to protect against the Zika virus, but Dr Anthony Fauci, director at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said it will be a few years before a shot is available.

Birth defects linked to Zika virus are 'more severe than simple microcephaly', expert warns

Leading world experts on microcephaly say a number of cases in Brazil show babies suffering a 'very severe form' of the condition, with signs of 'very severe destructive brain injury'.

The testicle timebomb warning: Older fathers 'are more likely to have mutant sperm...and children with genetic diseases'

As a man ages, the risk of conditions such as Apert syndrome, which affects skull and limb development, and dwarfism increases, Oxford University researchers found.

Could tofu boost YOUR fertility? Soy foods 'protect against chemical in food packaging that can block conception'

Harvard University scientists revealed eating soy can offset the reproductive effects of a chemical called bisphenol A - or BPA - which mimics estrogen in the body and disrupts conception.

'Hugging him is the greatest gift': Tattooed father's emotional account of what it was like to raise his severely autistic son earns 21 MILLION views online

Pennsylvania man on what it was like to raise his severely autistic son

Bill Davis and his severely autistic son Chris were filmed being interviewed about their lives when they shared a sweet moment where the father turned to his son to tell him he loves him and ask for a kiss, to which the son responds by leaning in to his dad for a peck on the head. The video has been viewed more than 21 million times in under a week

Flagging sex life? How watching reality TV or wearing high heels may be to blame 

Couple Eating and Watching TV --- Image by   Clarissa Leahy/zefa/Corbis

When your relationship has gone beyond the first flush of passion, maintaining your libido can be a delicate balance of health and desire.

ME AND MY OPERATION: Balloon that saves patients too weak for heart ops 

Richard Reach  of Yalding Kent ..   Richard  has had a pioneering balloon shaped  device fitted in to a chamber in his heart to close off a leaking valve  allowing him to become strong enough to undergo surgery .  He is the only person in the world to undergo this procedure ...               Picture  Paul Webb

Builder Richard Reach, 59, from Yalding in Kent, was the first in the world to have it, as he tells DAVID HURST.

The horrific video that shows why you should NEVER ignore an ingrown toenail 

WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC CONTENT. This video, uploaded by an unnamed man in Sao Paulo, Brazil, shows live wriggling maggots being found underneath a man's toenail.

How SIGHING keeps us alive: Deep breathing prevents the lungs from failing (which is why the average person does it 12 times an hour)

Stanford University and University of California researchers discovered sighing is triggered by two groups of chemicals in the brain. But the study could not explain why we sigh when sad or disappointed.

Mother's outrage as school nurses brand her four-year-old daughter overweight - despite 'not having an ounce of fat on her'

Mother's outrage as school nurses brand her four-year-old daughter FAT

Samantha Stroud, 29, of Exmouth, Devon, is furious that daughter Honey-Rose, has been branded as overweight based on her BMI score. Honey Rose (left) was asked to join a weight management scheme to help her shed the pounds and maintain a 'healthy' weight. But Mrs Stroud (right, with her daughter), said labelling children at such a young age amounts to 'body shaming' and can trigger anorexia. She says Honey-Rose is perfectly healthy, walking everywhere and eating her fruit and vegetables. She said: 'A child at the age of four should not be worried about going on a diet. Someone in my family has severe anorexia so to have someone almost body shame my four year old is appalling.'

St John's Wort safety alert: More than 90,000 packs of herbal supplement for depression are recalled over poisoning fears

Batches of St John's Wort tablets manufactured for Superdrug and Asda have been recalled due to high levels of a plant material that can cause liver damage, the UK's drug regulator said today.

De-stress in the time it takes the boil the kettle: Forget expensive therapy. A new book shows you how to relax quickly

Use these methods to break negative thought patterns. You can get rid of stress in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. Paying close attention to everyday activities can help your mind to relax.

'Guys will often just ask if I can still have sex': Paraplegic woman details what it is really like to go on Tinder dates when you are in a wheelchair

Kristen Parisi, 30, has used the dating app in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles - and has had the same results in each city. Men immediately vanish when they find out about her disability.

Should YOU be working out for less than half an hour? From Kayla Itsines to Sam Wood, fitspo stars claim that 28 minutes is the magic exercise time... but why? 

If you feel uninspired to pound the treadmill for an hour most days, you might be a fan of the 28-minute workout purported by Kayla Itsines and Sam Wood. But is 28 minutes in the gym all you need?

Hugh Jackman has FIFTH skin cancer in two years removed from his nose... and urges fans to use sunscreen and get check-ups

Hugh Jackman has FIFTH skin cancer in two years removed from his nose

He's been open in the past about his skin cancer procedures and on Monday Hugh Jackman revealed he's had yet another growth removed from his nose. The Australian actor, 47, shared a selfie on Instagram (left) showing a large Band Aid stuck right across the bridge of his nose. 'An example of what happens when you don't wear sunscreen. Basal Cell. The mildest form of cancer but serious, nonetheless,' he wrote alongside the photo. 'PLEASE USE SUNSCREEN and get regular check-ups.' He is also pictured top right back in 2014 and bottom right 2013 with Band Aids on his nose.

Want to sleep like a baby? Just break all the rules: Install a TV in your bedroom, lie next to your laptop and never shut the curtains

Marion McGilvary suffered badly from insomnia and worrying at night. After discovering the expert's advice didn't help her, she tried her own. Found that reading relaxed her enough to sleep.

First ever HIV-positive to HIV-positive liver transplant to take place in a move that will 'give thousands a new chance at life'

The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore has received approval to become the first center in the US to perform transplants from an HIV-positive donor to an HIV-positive recipient.

'Bionic spinal cord' helps stroke victims walk again: Brain implant lets patients control an exoskeleton using their MIND

Scientists at the University of Melbourne have have tested the world's first minimally-invasive 'brain-machine interface' (pictured) to prove it can control an exoskeleton.

Scientists hail type 1 diabetes breakthrough: Study reveals those diagnosed before 7 may suffer the most - but there's still hope for teenagers

Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School found the progression of the disease is radically different in those diagnosed as teenagers, leading to hopes of new treatments.

Plus-size model Iskra Lawrence tearfully reveals she was told she 'could never make it' in fashion as she shows off her stunning figure in unretouched bikini campaign

Plus-size mode Iskra Lawrence stars in new unairbrushed Aerie campaign

Iskra Lawrence, 25, is the latest model to appear in Aerie's unairbrushed campaign images. In a video for the brand, the British model says she's so happy that Aerie said she's beautiful just the way she is. Her stretch marks and cellulite go unaltered in the campaign, as Iskra says that she and Aerie are challenging society's beauty standards. Iskra has also shared unretouched images on Instagram in the past, and told Daily Mail Online instead of changing her body, she wants to change the industry

'Greedy' doctors and nurses are abandoning the NHS to work for 'rip-off agencies', health regulators claim

Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS Improvement, accused some doctors and nurses of 'really bad' behaviour for abandoning shifts at the last minute for a better offer elsewhere.

Improve weight loss with black beans: Real Super Foods with ITV chef SALLY BEE

Eating black beans are a sugar-free alternative to snacking on grapes in the battle to lose weight, writes chef SALLY BEE.

Black children as young as FIVE can be seen as 'dangerous and violent' because of racial stereotypes, claims study

Psychologists at the University of Iowa asked white college students to categorise pictures of guns or toys after seeing a picture of a white or black five-year-old child beforehand.

He's already a knockout! Mother-to-be is left stunned as her unborn baby PUNCHES himself in the face during her 20-week scan

Dave and Vanessa Watson, from Wichita, Kansas, were attending their 20-week scan on January 26 when their unborn son, Edward James, appeared to punch himself in the face.

'In the morning I thought she had a cold - in that evening I was told she wouldn't make it': Heartbroken mother relives how her five-year-old was killed by rare condition 

Natalia Spencer relives how her daughter was killed by rare condition

Elizabeth Spencer (pictured, right), 5, first suffered with flu-like symptoms like a headache, but the next day she collapsed and was rushed to A&E; where she was put in an induced coma (left). Just 18 days later she passed away. The cold-like virus triggered an extremely rare auto immune condition which sent her body into overdrive to fight off the original virus. her heartbroken mother, Natalia, from Cheltenham, said: 'I couldn't believe it. In the morning I thought she had a flu and in the evening I was told she probably wouldn't make it.'

You've heard of birth plans...Now write your own DEATH plan: NHS Trust encourages terminally ill patients to leave final wish list

Former community nurse Max Neill, 49, of Preston, who suffers from an incurable form of bowel cancer, came up with the idea for a form helping terminally ill patients leave their final wishes.

Why the little things in life are the key to happiness: Doing more of what gives you pleasure is the simple solution to a mid-life crisis

No one will ever beat a mid-life crisis by going on a spending spree, trying to regain their lost youth or reading self-help books, according to experts at the London School of Economics

Sleeping with a baby boosts breast-feeding: Mothers are twice as likely to continue after six months if they share their bed for at least an hour a week 

The UK study also found breastfed babies have less chance of diarrhoea and vomiting, fewer infections, less likelihood of becoming obese and therefore developing type 2 diabetes.

Britain has worse rate of stillbirths than Estonia and Poland: more than 3,500 babies are stillborn in the UK each year despite efforts to reduce the number 

Despite efforts, Britain's stillborn rate remains stubbornly high - 4.6 per 1,000 births after 24 weeks, while the Office for National Statistics says 3,564 babies were stillborn in UK in 2014.

Can this drip take years off your face? We test a treatment which promises to reverse the effects of stress and alcohol 

Babyface Drip promises to reverse the effects of stress and alcohol 

Kathryn Flett, pictured, loves the sound of the Babyface Drip, an intravenous vitamin and mineral infusion. She tries out the drip, which contains wrinkle-erasing ingredients, including vitamin C, vitamin B complex and glutathione. She's impressed with the results, and has more energy afterwards.

DR ELLIE CANNON: The burning issue of my acid reflux

The Mail on Sunday's GP answers readers' questions on acid reflux and the effects of alcohol, and says boosting birth control would help slow the spread of the Zika virus around the world.

Spa Doctor treats...Eyebags: Zurich hotel holds the answer to difficult-to-shake cosmetic problem

Sufferers of eyebags know the condition won't kill them, but will stick with them. FRANCES JACOB says a hotel in Zurich, Switzerland, can provide the answer.

HEALTH NOTES: The new weapon for obesity: lizard spit

A diabetes drug used in the US that uses saliva from the Gila monster lizard could be the latest weapon in the battle against obesity.

EXCLUSIVE: The world's strongest marathon: Fitness fanatic completes 26.2 mile circuit while pulling a 1.4 tonne CAR for 19 hours straight - all for charity. How? 6,000 calories a day and 14 hour workouts...

Ross Edgley completes 26.2 mile circuit while pulling a 1.4 tonne CAR for 19 hours

Ross Edgley, 30, from Cheshire, braved the pouring rain to complete the epic challenge non-stop in 19 hours, 36 minutes and 43 seconds. Held at Silverstone's iconic racetrack, it left him not only exhausted, but with an
'unholy amount of harness chaffing'. His aim? To raise as much money as possible for four charities close to his heart after several family members and friends were diagnosed with devastating conditions. But preparation for the mammoth task - a very real case of blood, sweat and tears - began eight months before. The demands of getting so physically fit meant a gruelling fitness regime was crucial. At times, Ross - a former international athlete, swimmer and water polo player for Great Britain - was required to train for up to 14 hours a day. He also shovelled down a staggering 6,000 calories a day on a high fat diet, eating coconut and almond oil by the jar. If, he says, he raises enough money and awareness for charity, he will consider 'every blister, rope burn and early-morning-ice-cold run not in vain'.

Can HRT stave off dementia? Women who take oestrogen during menopause have 'better brain structure'

HRT may protect women against dementia, a new study claims. Women who take oestrogen supplements before the start of menopause had better preserved brain structure.

DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: It's cruel and cowardly for GPs to turn their back on the old

Have GPs totally lost the plot? Have they taken leave of their senses? This is the only explanation I can offer for them voting to axe visits to elderly people in care homes.

An allergy-free new hip...made from the world's toughest plastic: Doctors reveal pioneering implant to tackle arthritis

A new hip implant developed in Birmingham that uses one of the toughest known plastic in the world is offering an alternative to arthritis patients who are allergic to traditional metal versions.

Dementia sufferer grandmother died after 'arrogant' doctors refused her a vital scan because it was the weekend 

Sandra Wood was ordered to A&E; by her GP who feared she had a bowel blockage. But staff at Tunbridge Wells Hospital were loathe to call a consultant to sanction the 'out of hours' CT scan.

Self-confessed party girl who blamed her aching legs on too much dancing is horrified to be told she has LEUKAEMIA

Party girl who blamed her aching legs on too much dancing is told she has LEUKAEMIA

Ashton Howard, 28, from the Isle of Wight, had been enjoying holidays to Croatia and Ibiza when she started feeling unwell. She started feeling dizzy after one gin and tonic on New Year's Eve in 2013 (left). She discovered her symptoms were being caused by acute lymphoblastic leukaemia the following January and started intensive treatment where friends and family could only visit if they were wearing gowns (right). The chemotherapy caused her hair to fall out (inset) but she was pleased when it grew back straight. Following her treatment, she gave up her busy life in London in favour of a quieter life. 'I now have a better lifestyle. I do yoga and paddleboard. I love being by the sea,' she said.'I'm not glad I got cancer, but in some respects it has improved my life.'

You really CAN be allergic to running! Rare form of hives is caused by vibration - and clapping and bumpy bus rides can trigger the rash too 

Scientists found a genetic mutation determines who will suffer vibratory urticaria, an allergy to vibrations that is triggered by running, clapping hands and even a bumpy bus ride.

Sleeping with your mouth open damages teeth 'as much as a fizzy drink before bed': Dry mouth causes acid levels to rise, eroding teeth 

Breathing through the mouth dries it out - removing the protective effect of saliva, which has a natural ability to kill bacteria in the mouth that produce acid, say Otago University researchers.

What's REALLY lurking in swimming pools and spas? Experts confirm some of our worst fears and why the smell of chlorine ISN'T a good thing

Swimming pools can be a major source of gastrointestinal illness. Here, experts from Queensland and Murdock Universities reveal what bugs lie beneath the surface.

Sports players who suffer concussion are FOUR times more likely to commit suicide

The Toronto study comes just days BMX legend Dave Mirra (pictured) died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials suggested head injuries during his career may have impacted his mental health.

'BMI is a waste of time': Measurement is WRONGLY branding millions of fat people unhealthy, experts claim

UCLA research revealed almost half of people labelled 'overweight' by virtue of their BMIs (47.4 per cent) are healthy, as are 19.8 million who are considered 'obese.'

From a persistent cough to a sore that won't heal... experts reveal the 10 'red flag' symptoms that mean YOU could have cancer

The 10 'red flag' symptoms that mean YOU could have cancer revealed

A persistent cough that won't go away, a niggling sore throat that seems to be never ending? On World Cancer Day we reveal 10 early warning signs that could mean you're suffering cancer. A persistent change in bowel habits can indicate bladder or prostate cancer, while a cough that won't go away can be a sign of lung cancer. Unexplained weight loss and persistent pain are red flags for various forms of the disease, and unexplained bleeding can be a sign of bowel, cervical or vulval cancer. Experts advise if you or a family member are suffering at least one of the 10 signs, book an appointment with a doctor straight away.

New blood test could diagnose FIVE different cancers 'without the need for invasive biopsies, saving millions of lives'

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health found when cancer is present in the colon, breast, lung, womb or stomach a specific gene changes its chemical signature to indicate the disease.

Mother whose baby was born 'black and blue' with a 6cm cut on her head after forceps delivery vows she'll never have another child because of the trauma

Essex woman's baby was born 'black and blue' after forceps delivery

GRAPHIC CONTENT Louise Greene, 19, from Essex, and her fiance Tommy Acott have revealed how Scarlett was born with a bruised scalp and a 6cm cut on her head after a complicated birth. The newborn, who is now a year old, arrived in Basildon Hospital weighing 7lbs 6oz, and was rushed into intensive care in an incubator looking like a 'bloody mess'. However a spokesperson for the hospital told how staff were forced to act as 'quickly as possible' after the baby's heart rate dropped, indicating she was in distress.

'Don't KISS strangers - or share cutlery and plates': Officials warn pregnant women the Zika virus could spread via saliva - as active traces are found in samples for the first time

Brazilian officials, which is at the epicenter of the outbreak, said they have launched an investigation into the possible transmission of the virus via bodily fluids, after detecting it in saliva and urine samples.

'El Niño is to blame for the Zika outbreak': Exceptionally hot and dry winter in Brazil triggered the crisis, say experts

Scientists at the University of Haifa said the El Niño weather system triggered drought, prompting people to store water in containers outside - the perfect breeding ground for the Zika-carrying Aedes mosquito.

Take note, Matt LeBlanc: Expert reveals the best ways to beat car sickness... and it could be as simple as drinking a can of Coke

As the Friends star joins Top Gear, Farideh Javid, a senior lecturer in pharmacology at the University of Huddersfield, reveals what causes travel sickness and the best ways of trying to combat it.

Do YOU suffer from 'noise annoyance'? Repeated exposure to aircraft and traffic sounds can trigger it - and send you to an early grave

Noise from aircraft or busy roads has been shown to directly increase the risk of
heart attack and stroke, says Stephen Stansfeld professor of psychiatry, Queen Mary University of London.

Mother whose severe vitiligo made her too depressed to leave the house posts her first Facebook selfie after vowing to 'stop hiding'

South African woman with severe vitiligo posts her first ever selfie

Jasmiena Gyer, 40, from Cape Town, South Africa, has a rare skin condition causing pale patches to develop all over her body due to a lack of pigment polymer melanin. After two decades of cruel comments Jasmiena felt unable to go out during the day time and suffered from low self-esteem. However the support of fellow sufferers has encouraged her to 'stop hiding' and helped her to realise that she is beautiful. In a show of strength, the mother (pictured with her children Adam and Imaan, left) posted her first selfie to Facebook last week (left).

McDonald's new kale salad has more calories and fat than a Big Mac burger

A kale salad at the fast food chain has 210 calories more than a Big Mac. McDonald's Keep Calm, Caesar On chicken salad piles on the calories with its creamy Asiago Caesar dressing.

Can Hormone Replacement Therapy help hold off dementia? Women who take oestrogen menopause have better brain structure, scientists say 

HRT may protect women against dementia, a new study claims. Women who take oestrogen supplements before the start of menopause had better preserved brain structure.

Millions of children are at risk of cancer because they haven't had three doses of the HPV vaccine, experts warn 

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine found only 40 per cent girls and 21 per cent of boys in the US have had the recommended three doses of the HPV vaccine.

Case of FGM reported in the UK every 96 minutes: Almost 5,500 instances were uncovered in a year but there are fears many more go unreported 

Some 758 cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) were reported in London, with the next biggest cluster reported in the Midlands and east of England, which had a total of 227 cases.

Pregnant mother almost died after her womb BURST - causing her baby to nearly drown in her blood

Pregnant Hertfordshire mother almost died after her womb BURST

Claire Gaylor, 37, from Hertfordshire, had a normal pregnancy (left and scan, top middle) until 28 weeks when she started to get horrendous pains which felt like her 'womb was popping'. Doctors initially thought it was severe heartburn and prescribed oral morphine. When her symptoms got worse, she was taken to the delivery suite where doctors found she had the disorder placenta percreta. This caused the placenta to rupture her womb, filling it with blood. Cody had to be resuscitated twice after he was born (bottom middle) after swallowing her blood but has since gone on to make a full recovery with Mrs Gaylor (right). Mrs Gaylor woke from a coma to find out she had already given birth to Cody. She said: 'I couldn't believe how much he had been through, he was such a little fighter and really is our little miracle.'

Mystery syndrome that causes obesity and learning difficulties is found in six separate families - and the genetic condition is so unusual it doesn't yet have a name

Scientists at the University of Manchester discovered the syndrome after studying six problem families from around the world. It is caused by an error in chromosome 6. Stock image pictured.

So that's what causes bald spots! Hair follicle cells become 'confused' as we get older and turn into SKIN instead

Scientists in Tokyo have discovered that the stock of repair cells which the body has lined up to become replace damaged cells in hair-producing follicles may turn into skin instead.

Shocking photograph shows the moment anorexic who weighed just 5st BROKE her ribs as she jumped into her boyfriend's arms

Georgia McGrath, 18, from Hull, lost half of her body weight after being called fat at school. The turning point for her recovery came when she fractured her ribs while hugging her boyfriend.

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