Do YOU know which foods are healthier? Take our quiz to find out if you're making the right choices (or eating hidden nasties)

How healthy is YOUR diet? Take our quiz to find out

Nutritionist Mark Killick pits our favourite meals, snacks and drinks against each other to test how health-conscious we really are. Take our quiz to find out how clued up you are when it comes to nutrition. Clockwise from top left: Should you choose guacamole or hummus; hazelnut spread or peanut butter, dark chocolate or a cereal bar or a fried egg and Special K cereal?

'Worrying' gaps in scientists' understanding of this 'silent killer' - but how can YOU tell if you're suffering ovarian cancer?

A US government advisory committee has warned that more must be done to close gaps in scientists' understanding of ovarian cancer - one of the deadliest forms of the disease.

'I thought if I died it would end the mental pain': Heartbreaking message from man, 22, with facial birthmark who has suffered a lifetime of vile abuse and cruel comments

Rory McGuire (pictured), from Ayr, has had 15 operations to remove the malformation on his upper lip and admitted that at one point he felt dying on the operating table would end his mental pain.

'I set up breast cancer screening - now I'm it's biggest critic': Top doctor argues why mammograms 'do more harm than good'

Professor Michael Baum, of UCL, set up the breast cancer screening programme in 1988. Now, he wants it shut down, claiming it leads to healthy women being labelled 'cancer victims'.

'I lost my penis to cancer': Brave man reveals the devastating results of life-saving surgery on TV to warn other men of the symptoms

Colin, 67, appeared on ITV's Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room to raise awareness to penile cancer. He admitted his sex life was ruined and feel as though he is 'not the man he used to be'.

Revealed, the five most addictive substances on Earth - and what they do to your brain 

The potential for a drug to be addictive can be judged on a number of factors. Here Eric Bowman
lecturer in Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, discusses his top five.

She eats no meat, dairy, eggs, sugar or processed food... so what DOES Deliciously Ella tuck into each day? Here, she reveals all

Deliciously Ella eats no meat, dairy, eggs, sugar or processed food so what DOES she eat?

Food blogger Ella Woodward, 24, says she doesn't believe in 'cheat days' because every day should be a healthy day where food is enjoyable. The food blogger has just released her second cookbook Deliciously Ella Every Day (inset right) which is expected to fly off the shelves after the success of her first set of recipes. Here she reveals her top tips for clean-cut living. 'I'm always thinking of fun recipes to create healthy treats, my sweet potato brownies were a real hit with my readers,' she says.

Daily aspirin slashes the risk of cancer: Even quarter of a tablet reduces the risk of bowel disease by 20%

The Harvard project, which tracked 136,000 people for 32 years, found that middle-aged people who regularly took the painkillers were less likely to be diagnosed with cancer of any kind.

'It's part of her unique beauty': Mom of six-month-old girl with a large red birthmark across her face slams strangers who stare and tell her they are 'praying it goes away'

Mom of girl with a red birthmark across her face slams strangers who comment

In a post shared on her blog, Twelve and Six , Katie Crenshaw (right and inset), from Atlanta, Georgia, explained that her daughter Charlie Kate (pictured) was born with a 'strawberry birthmark' (inset) known as a capillary hemangioma on her face that is about two inches wide and two inches long. However, she stresses that her daughter is more than just a birthmark - and there is no reason to 'pity' her. The mother-of-two, who also has a son named Grayson, said that she doesn't 'mind educating curious minds', but some people tend to overstep their bounds by offering their opinions on the mark or the affect it might have on Charlie in the future.

Discovery of how key HIV antibodies behave 'will form a blueprint to guide scientists trying to build a vaccine'

Scientists at Duke University analyzed the blood samples of an HIV positive individual in Africa over six years, and found ways in which rare and potent antibodies develop. The finding could help form a vaccine, they say.

Could PEANUT BUTTER be the key to fighting obesity? Snacking on peanuts 3 to 4 times a week 'helps lower BMI'

Scientists at the University of Houston found children who snacked on peanut butter or peanuts regularly after school lost weight, because they were less likely to gorge on unhealthy alternatives.

Increasing key protein in the blood 'REVERSES the damage to the liver caused by alcohol'

Scientists from Johns Hopkins University discovered that modifying a key protein to boost the amount of time it spends in the body, allows it to kill off damaging cells in the liver - and save healthy cells.

How PROSECCO can ruin your teeth: Think your favourite fizz is a healthy option? Sorry, but your dentist won't agree 

Georgette Culley - Feature on Georgette Culley  'Drinking Prosecco Has Ruined My Teeth'

Georgette Culley needed dental treatment after fizz rotted her teeth The 29-year-old hadn't had a single filling prior to the treatment. She notice her teeth were sensitive and had a dent in them

Mother who lost both her legs to meningitis is terrified her children might get the disease because they were too old to be vaccinated 

Mother who lost both her legs to meningitis is terrified her children might get the

Clare Brown, 32, Selsey, West Sussex, lost both her legs to meningitis as a teenager (inset), and has been left with brain damage, vertigo and double vision. She is now backing a national campaign to see all children given free meningitis B jabs, fearing her own daughters Alexcia (right, main) and Savanna (left, main), five and six, have not been vaccinated. She also believes she may be a carrier of the disease, although experts told MailOnline today that this is near impossible. Mrs Brown, pictured with her daughters and husband Chris, said: I have tried my hardest to prevent them from getting it but if they do get it my hardest won't have been good enough. It makes me very angry and scared that they could get it. I wouldn't wish what happened to me on my worst enemy.'

Test can reveal if you're at risk of Alzheimer's YEARS before it develops: Key proteins seen in brain scans are an early indicator of the disease

Researchers from the University of California Berkeley used imaging techniques to identify 'clumps' of protein called tau that accumulate in the brains of older people leading to memory loss.

How your HORMONES can tell you the best time to ask for a pay rise... and when to pick a fight with your mother in law

We needn't be enslaved by our fluctuating hormones - we can use them to our advantage. With a few clever tweaks, our hormones can be our friends, rather than our enemies.

Sewage seeping into brain surgery unit at top hospital leads to operations cancelled over infection risk

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said some elective operations, including brain and spinal surgery, have been cancelled or moved elsewhere due to the infection risk.

Leading hospital under investigation for alarmingly high death rates during heart surgery

Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth in December after being alerted to the high death rate in open-heart surgery.

What do these women's bodies have in common? They are all Mrs Average - but feel VERY differently about looking in the mirror

These 'Mrs Average' women are all 11st but they feel VERY differently about it

Some have curvy bottoms, others have large breasts, while another is blessed with long, slender legs - yet astonishingly, all of these ladies are 11st, the average weight of a woman in the UK. Here, seven women - from company director Jo Morris (far left), who lost weight after giving up alcohol, to Government worker Vicky Arthur (far right), who says her husband loves her curves - reveal their 11st figures in all their glory and show just how much disparity there can be behind that figure on the weighing scales...

Foods you should eat every day: Berries, flaxseeds and nuts make up just some of the 'Daily Dozen' you should be having daily

Just some of the 'Daily Dozen' you should be eating every day include cruciferous vegetables such as brussels sprouts (file photo) - but they should be supplemented with exercise.

Why you should avoid orange juice - and eat the peel instead! Drinking OJ may increase skin cancer risk but rinds strengthen DNA

Within two hours of eating citrus, your DNA becomes more resistant to cancerous damage and some of the citrus compounds thought to be responsible are found in peel (file photo)

Going VEGAN slashes the risk of prostate cancer by a third

Researchers from California who tracked the health of more than 26,000 men aged over 30-for five years found avoiding all animal-related foods cut the odds of prostate cancer by 35 per cent.

How vegetables can help you breathe easy: A healthy diet slows the damaging effects of smoking and helps to prevent lung cancer from spreading

A healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables may help mitigate the DNA-damaging effects of tobacco smoke, as well as perhaps helping prevent lung cancer from spreading.

What to eat to beat prostate cancer: Eating vegetables like broccoli, kale and cabbage can cut spread of disease by more than half

Eating vegetables like broccoli, kale and cabbage can cut spread of prostate cancer

Researchers from Harvard found that eating a varied plant-based diet (file photo) - and avoiding all meat, fish, chicken and dairy products - could cut the risk of cancer progression. Harvard University researchers recruited more than 1,000 men with early-stage prostate cancer and followed them for several years. Men who ate even a small part of an egg a day appeared to have twice the risk of their prostate cancer spreading.

Hope for breast cancer patients as 'game changing' new treatment could delay gruelling chemotherapy for months

One in five women saw their tumours shrink as a result of the treatment, a study by the Institute of Cancer Research, London, found.

Double trouble! Mother discovers she is a 'super-ovulator' and expecting twin boys AGAIN - because she releases two eggs every month 

Mother discovers she is a 'super-ovulator' and expecting twin boys again

Katy Walton, 35, from Buckinghamshire, said she 'didn't speak for about three days' after hearing the news she was pregnant with twins again (right). She gave birth to sons Noah and Bailey Rivington, who turn six next week, in 2010 (inset). She found out herself and husband Scott, pictured left on their wedding day, were expecting twins and that it was likely a result of her releasing more than one egg a month. 'When I got pregnant this time, people started joking that it might be twins again, which I obviously laughed off. Then when we found out it actually was twins, I didn't speak for about three days.'

Even being HAPPY can kill you: Surge of adrenaline when we're very content 'can trigger heart failure'

Young woman holding a broken heart

'Broken heart syndrome' - a condition thought to affect 6,000 people in Britain each year - occurs when extreme emotional stress causes the heart to shut down, but can also be the result of happy events.

Emotional abuse in childhood can lead to migraines later in life: HALF of sufferers studied were treated badly as children

The study, by researchers from the University of Toledo in Ohio, included data from 14,484 people age 24 to 32. About 14 per cent reported they had been diagnosed with migraines. Stock image.

Do you know what a teaspoon of sugar is? Industry boss says content should be labelled in a different way as families don't know what one is 

Tim Rycroft has stunned UK health campaigners by rejecting calls to label sugar content in terms of teaspoons as the food industry boss suggested families don't understand what a teaspoon is.

Heart risk from energy drinks: Consuming just two a day said to trigger abnormal rhythms and a rise in blood pressure

Energy drinks triggers abnormal heart rhythm and a rise in blood pressure, the study by scientists in California said, increasing the risk of stroke and sudden cardiac death.

Eight months pregnant model shows off her incredible set of abs - and shares amazing comparison picture bump to bump with her friend who is only FOUR WEEKS ahead 'to prove all women carry babies differently'

Chontel Duncan shows off her incredible set of abs at 36 weeks pregnant

Fitness model Chontel Duncan, from the Gold Coast, Queensland, has shown off her incredible set of abs (left) just 28 days out from giving birth. The fitness enthusiast and passionate health guru has shared pregnancy updates with her 194,000 followers since day one and revealed that she has gained just 10.4 kilograms since falling pregnant. At 21.5 weeks, Mrs Duncan shared a photo (right) of herself and a friend to prove that all women carry babies differently and said their difference 'doesn't mean one is doing something wrong or not healthy.' Mrs Duncan has also openly revealed how she plans to induce labour, including 'sex daily' and 'stimulating her nipples'.

'Silent killer' sepsis hits 400 a day: Number leaps more than 50% in five years with over-prescription of antibiotics by GPs blamed 

Experts say the rise in Sepsis is down to several reasons, including resistance to antibiotics, the aging population and more patients undergoing surgery and chemotherapy.

The six eye-watering reasons why you should NEVER allow your son to be circumcised, by PETER LLOYD

Peter Lloyd , author of Stand by Your Manhood, says infant circumcision is a multi-million pound industry shrouded in misinformation, monetary gain and foreskin folklore.

Have YOU lost your libido? What to do if you don't want to have sex with your partner (and when it's time to pack your bags)

Sexpert Tracey Cox says ironically it's 'soulmate' couples who struggle to maintain passion levels, while those who haven't been intimate for a year should be concerned that they're with Mr Wrong.

Disabled teenagers who have been filmed since birth return to TV to reveal how their lives have changed as they turn 16

The children from Born To Be Different reveal how their lives have changed

The disabled children from Born To Be Different, who have been filmed since birth, return to TV screens tonight as they prepare to celebrate their 16th birthdays and chart the ups and downs of being teenagers. Shelbie (left) is facing an uncertain future as she needs regular blood transfusions to keep her alive; Zoe (centre) is struggling with confidence as her teacher encourages her to run for head girl; and William (right) is battling with raging hormones.

Want to tackle YOUR bulging waistline? Eat SMALLER portions! Meal sizes are 50% bigger than 20 years ago, doctor warns

Dr Sally Norton, an NHS weight loss expert, said one way to tackle obesity is to address growing meal sizes. To do that she suggests trying to eat off smaller plates.

Lack of vitamin D 'significantly speeds up the growth of breast cancer tumors and causes the disease to spread'

Stanford scientists found lower levels of the so-called sunshine vitamin caused higher expression of a gene called ID1, which is linked to faster tumor growth and breast cancer metastasis.

A handful of nuts can extend your life by two years... and it WON'T make you gain weight 

In one major study after another, it's been found that people who eat nuts tend to live longer and suffer fewer deaths from cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease.

Why junk food causes bowel cancer: Fatty foods drive 'boom in cells which can later turn into tumours'

Both the stem cells and 'stem-like' cells are more likely to give rise to intestinal tumours, the study by Massachusetts Institute of Technology found.

'I could have died in my sleep': Woman undergoes life-saving surgery to open her airway after rare condition was mistaken for asthma for 18 years

The Doctors viewer undergoes surgery after condition was mistaken for asthma

Nicole LaCentra, of East Meadows, New York, had been diagnosed with severe asthma as a child - but typical asthma therapies offered her no relief. The now 28-year-old had difficulty breathing, which stopped her from playing sports or being able to walk long distances, and so, she was never far away from her inhaler. However, in January 2015, she watched an episode of the CBS medical talk show 'The Doctors' that changed her life. The episode focused on a rare disorder called subglottic stenosis - which causes a narrowing of the airway. Ms LaCentra 'knew' she had the disorder, and immediately went in for testing. The results showed 70 per cent of her airway was blocked - and that she had the disorder. She underwent surgery to expand her airway - which allowed her to finally breathe through her mouth. She said today's episode of 'The Doctors' that she was told she would have suffocated in her sleep if not for the surgery.

Moderate drinking PROTECTS your heart: Up to 6 alcoholic drinks a week 'helps prevent heart attack and stroke'

Within 24 hours of enjoying one drink, those who drink moderately, are protected from heart attack and stroke, as blood flow improves, blood vessels perform better and risk of clotting is reduced.

How STRESS turns cancer deadly: Chronic stress 'opens up new routes for the disease to spread quickly through the bloodstream'

Scientists from Monash University in Australia revealed chronic stress triggers increased lymphatic activity - which speeds up the spread of cancer by allowing tumor cells to move more freely.

How ageing starts in the WOMB: Mothers-to-be who are overweight or smoke 'may cause babies to become old before their time' in later life

The Cambrige University researchers found giving mothers anti-oxidants, (health-boosting nutrients found in high levels in fruit and vegetables) may have an anti-ageing effect in their children.

Revealed, HALF of pregnant women are now overweight: Fat mothers-to-be are 'risking miscarriage, stillbirth and infant death'

A total of 19 per cent of women attending their first appointment with a midwife or GP were classified as obese, and another 26 per cent overweight, official figures show.

'Oh look, Mummy's still got her tummy': Giovanna Fletcher reveals she was body-shamed by another woman just 11 DAYS after giving birth to her second child

Giovanna Fletcher reveals she was body-shamed by woman 11 DAYS after giving birth

Giovanna, 31, who is married to former McFly frontman Tom, took to Instagram to share her experience, explaining her dismay after a 'near stranger' made comments about her post-baby body. In her post, which has been liked almost 40,000 times in a matter of hours, Giovanna wrote: 'A few days ago I had a near stranger point at my stomach, laugh and say 'Oh look, Mummy's still got her tummy'. But her fans were quick to jump to her support, with Becky Heath writing: 'How rude!!!! I wouldn't even say that to a best friend, how easy to give someone a complex.'

Best-selling blood pressure app is 'so inaccurate it gives false warnings 80% of the time - putting people's health at risk'

Scientists from Johns Hopkins University revealed the app called Instant Blood Pressure - which has been downloaded more than 100,000 times - gives inaccurate readings.

Rise of the 40-something hip replacement: Soaring numbers of middle-aged people are having surgery to spare their sex lives and continue playing sport 

Hip replacements are no longer seen as a 'last resort', with more younger patients opting for the surgery, an analysis of NHS data has revealed. The joints last longer than ever, experts said.

Why buying a home from a smoker raises YOUR diabetes risk: Third hand smoke can linger in furniture and carpets for decades

Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, found exposure to third hand smoke causes insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.

'I know my heart is getting weaker': Obese dad who weighs more than 600lbs GAINS weight after doctors warn he will die within the year if he doesn't shed some pounds

Randy Statum who weighs more than 600lbs GAINS weight on TLC show

Randy Statum (pictured), 35, of Hull, Texas, is desperate to lose weight in order to qualify for weight loss surgery after it revealed on Wednesday night's episode of My 600lbs Life that his heart is failing. And while he is able to lose 40lbs on his own, he ends up falling back into his old habits and gaining 14lbs back (left). Houston-based weight loss surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan warns Randy that he is headed for premature death if he doesn't do something about his weight.

What to eat to beat Alzheimer's: Berries, saffron and steamed vegetables can stave off the advance of dementia 

Many scientists now believe that diet and lifestyle changes could potentially prevent millions of cases of Alzheimer's a year. Dr Michael Greger explains how saffron, exercise and steam vegetables can help.

Spotting Alzheimer's YEARS before symptoms develop: Scans reveal the key proteins found in the brains of patients

Researchers from the University of California Berkeley used imaging techniques to identify 'clumps' of protein called tau that accumulate in the brains of older people leading to memory loss.

Eating greens can fight the blues: Common vegetables help your brain defend against depression 

You can be in excellent physical shape, with low cholesterol, a healthy body weight and good overall physical fitness - but that doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy.

'My nagging wife saved my life': Father forced to go to the doctor over bizarre 'insect bite' actually had brutal cancer that devoured his arm to the BONE

Father forced to go to the doctor over 'insect bite' actually had brutal cancer

Brian Walker, 43, of Longtown, Cumbria, found a spot on the back of his arm in early 2015, but dismissed it as an insect bite. Over the next eight months it grew to the size of a 50p piece (inset) and his wife Helen, 44, nagged him to get it checked out, eventually booking him a GP appointment herself. There, he was referred to hospital and tests revealed he had an extremely rare inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour. He had surgery to remove the mass, which was so big it nearly covered his entire forearm. Doctors had to cut away a huge chunk of his forearm down to the bone, and use muscle and tissue from his back to repair the gaping wound (left and right). After months of recovery he is now well and back to work as a lorry driver again - and credits his wife's nagging with saving his life. He said: 'Some people complain if their wife nags them but going to that appointment had a big impact on my life. I'm your typical truck driver, so just get on with things, but I don't know where I'd be now if I hadn't gone.'

Ward off heart attacks with rhubarb crumble: The fruit and veg that can keep your blood pressure under control 

High blood pressure appears to be a lifestyle choice. You can continue eating the artery-bursting Western diet: or you can take the pressure off by simply changing your diet.

One cuppa a day could cut heart risk: Tea reduces likelihood of having a stroke or cardiac arrest  

A study of 6,200 people found those who drank tea every day had a 35 per cent lower chance of a cardiac arrest, stroke or cardiovascular death than those who never drank tea.

The brother and sister who eat their own FINGERS - and have worn them to stumps - because they can't feel pain

Manisha Patel, seven, and her five-year-old brother Dinkal, from Raipur in Chhattisgarh, eastern India, both have congenital insensitivity - meaning they are unable to feel pain.

Anorexic told her weight loss was 'just a phase' reveals she was just HOURS from death - and she's been told she's too THIN for treatment 

Anorexic told weight loss was 'just a phase' reveals she was just HOURS from death

Emma Carlill, 21, from Brough, East Yorkshire, has created a chilling video about her fight to get treatment for the condition. She began denying herself food at the age of 11 as a way of coping with her parents' divorced and being bullied at school. As she rapidly lost weight, her mother took her to the doctor multiple times, only to be told 'teenagers lose weight' and it was 'just a phase'. In the next decade, she became so thin (left and right) she continuously fainted, her lips turned blue and she was admitted to hospital. There, doctors said she 'may not wake up in the morning' as her heart and other organs were failing. Doctors have now said her weekly meetings with a psychiatrist are to be stopped until she raises her BMI to 16 and maintains it. However, she has begged to continue with the sessions as they help her cope with the 'demon in her head so she can gain weight. Now, she has released a six-minute video in which she holds up paper with sentences written on them (pictured centre) to raise awareness to anorexia and highlight the need for more support for mental health conditions. She said: 'I believe the only reason I am still alive is to raise awareness of eating disorders and to stop this happening to others. Eating disorders are one of the top killers in teenagers. We need to stop ignoring mental health. It is serious.'

Now GPs could strike you off their list for being too healthy: Patients who don't visit for five years may be axed 

Patients who only rarely visit their GP face being struck off surgery lists under plans by NHS bosses in the East of England in order to cut costs and free up space on doctor's registers.

Ban rugby tackling at school to prevent children suffering serious injuries: Top doctors say touch rugby should replace the traditional game

The traditional game should be replaced by touch rugby, more than 70 experts said in an open letter as they revealed that under-18s are particularly vulnerable to injuries from tackles and scrums.

Ethnic minority women are 'more likely to believe cancer is deadly and due to FATE' - which could reduce their survival chances

Fearing cancer means some people avoid seeing their doctor with symptoms or taking part in screenings - costing lives - the University College London (UCL) researchers said.

How DID Jennifer Lawrence get her stunning body Oscar-ready? Personal trainer reveals the star's secrets and how she'd eat a burger and fries after a workout

How DID Jennifer Lawrence get her stunning body Oscar-ready?

London-based personal trainer Dalton Wong, author of the Feelgood Plan, trained the Hollywood actress for three months - and claims she still uses the techniques he taught her. They met as she was preparing for her role as the flexible and formidable Mystique in X-Men: First Class (inset right). Miss Lawrence (left) says he changed her body and and gave her the skills to continue to be healthy (right). 'Dalton taught me how to eat, move and live a delicious but healthy life. I will always thank him for that,' she writes in his book, The Feelgood Plan. Here, he reveals his top tips for getting the body you want without the need for starvation diets.

Feeling stressed can make you forgetful: Long-term anxiety causes inflammation in the brain that leads to memory loss

Researchers from Ohio State University found long-term stress (stock image pictured) can cause memory loss and inflammation in the brain - and the immune system is to blame.

Can't sleep? Blame your road's street lamps! Light pollution outside bedrooms is linked to sleepless nights

Researchers from Stanford University in California have found that people living in areas with the brightest lights at night are more likely to sleep less than six hours per night and waking up in the night.

Are you a Stiffy or a Bendy? Expert reveals how your joints affect your health - and which type of exercise YOU should be doing

Broadly speaking, a stiffy is someone who isn't very flexible or supple - while their bendy counterpart has more mobile joints, explains leading physiotherapist Sammy Margo, based in London.

Getting to the root of grey hair: Scientists discover why we lose our youthful locks and say they could one day prevent it

The study, from University College London analysed more than 6,000 people with varied ancestry to identify new genes linked to colour, greying (George Clooney pictured), density and curls.

How to get fit at your DESK in 10 simple steps - including toning your legs, abs and derriere without leaving your chair

How to get fit at your DESK in 10 simple exercises

Personal trainer Lucy Wyndham-Read, from London, shares her top tips for making the most of your time in the office - including marching your feet underneath your desk and regular trips to the water cooler. Lucy has a YouTube following of over 75,000 and is known for her quick-fire workout tutorials. One of her desk exercises includes a 20-second inner thigh lift on your left leg followed by your right (above, top left and right), followed by a 20-second knee bend on both legs (above, bottom left and right).

Are you a smug gym-goer who enjoys a few drinks? Then you might be a borderline alcoholic: Even fitness fanatics can't undo the internal damage of booze, expert warns

Jackie Ballard, of Alcohol Concern, gave the warning as new Public Health England figures revealed more people are dying as a result of illnesses linked to alcohol.

How alcohol is now slowly killing us: Deaths from liver failure fall but cancers related to drinking - such as breast and bowel - continue to rise

Deaths from conditions linked to alcohol - such as bowel and breast cancer - have risen slightly, figures published today by Public Health England have revealed.

Diabetic, 25, died 'after hospital staff failed to give her insulin for 30 HOURS', her devastated father claims

Katie Powell, 25, died at Royal Bolton Hospital three days after she was admitted on September 18 last year. Her premature death echoes that of her mother, who died from the same condition aged 29.

The painkillers that could make chronic pain WORSE: 'Endorphins become less effective and make people more sensitive'

Photograph by Peter Powell.    21-01-2016...This is Josie Cowan.  Josie, 24, a barmaid was first prescribed co-codamol (30mg codeine/500mg paracetamol)  at the age of 12 for a back injury after she fell  on a trampoline spring . Apart from  during her pregnancy she has been taking them ever since and at one stage believes she  became a painkiller addict ( she has since been able to reduce her dose to three tablets a day).

Josie Cowan, 24, from Bolton, has been taking strong, potentially addictive co-codamol pills for 12 years. They can make the pain seem worse through 'opioid-induced hyperalgesia'.

'I was on steroids, antibiotics and a shake diet while my gut healed': SAM FAIERS on her Crohn's battle

TOWIE's SAM FAIERS on her Crohn's battle

Reality TV star Sam Faiers, 25, answers our health quiz. She told The Mail: 'It was horrible. I had lost a lot of weight, was in pain and vomiting and had diarrhoea. After lots of tests, they eventually diagnosed Crohn's. I was put on steroids, antibiotics and a shake diet while my gut healed. Doctors said I might need to have surgery to remove part of my intestine. It was all pretty scary.'

Baby born with her intestines OUTSIDE her body is saved after doctors wrap her in cling film

Baby born with her intestines OUTSIDE her body is saved by doctors

Maisie Tobin, four months, of Hailsham, East Sussex, was born with gastroschisis, a rare birth defect that meant her abdomen failed to form properly - so her intestines were outside of her body (right). Seconds after she was born doctors wrapped her in cling film to keep her organs close to her body and prevent infections. She was then immediately rushed for corrective surgery which included creating a scar to look like a belly button, as she was born without one. After a fortnight in hospital, she is finally at home with parents Chloe, 24 (left), and Joe, 24. Her mother said: 'We are such a strong family unit after our rollercoaster journey but having Maisie in our lives has been more than worth it. Joe and I are getting married this year and we can't wait to see our little flower girl coming down the aisle.'

Cannabis 'DOES alter the brain's ability to process emotions', experts warn

Scientists at Colorado State University found cannabis users showed greater response on brain activity scans to negative emotions such as anger, and lower response to happy emotions.

Your job REALLY could be killing you: Profession is 'key indicator of heart attack and stroke risk'

Scientists at the US Public Health Service found workers aged 45 and over in sales, office support and service occupations were at greater risk of heart disease than professionals and those in management.

What makes swearing so satisfying? Researcher reveals how rude words help relieve anger while breaking taboos 

According to a philosophy lecturer at the University of London., swear words may hold a special role in expression due to the taboo nature of such language, and its unique ability to convey emotion.

Company reveals plans to offer 'period leave' to women EVERY month - to create a 'happier' work environment

Bristolian company Coexist will introduce the period policy in its office which consists of 31 employees, seven male. Female employees will be entitled to paid leave if in pain during their cycle.

The man who was called 'mushroom head': 32-year-old who developed huge growths on his face after chicken pox is desperate to get rid of them before his wedding

Man with keloid scarring and huge growths on face is desperate to get rid of them

Keenan Patton, from Chicago, has suffered with keloids - areas of fibrous tissue that form over scar tissue or an injury (left) - since he was a teenager. He has had surgery over the years but the growths always grew back larger than before. Now the 32-year-old is undergoing radiation treatment to remove them and is pleased with the results to date (inset). He hopes to be rid of them permanently when he marries fiancée Monique Jackson next summer. 'I could write a book of the names I've been called including mushroom head. I'm glad I have a sense of humour to deal with the names,' he said.

From liver to kidney and pancreatic cancer, how DIABETES can increase the risk of the disease

Scientists in Denmark and Edinburgh found people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk of liver, stomach, pancreatic and kidney cancer but lower risk of breast and prostate tumors.

Why you must work up a sweat: Vigorous aerobic exercise can lower oestrogen and progesterone exposure 

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Five hours a week of vigorous aerobic exercise can lower oestrogen and progesterone exposure by about 20 per cent.

Health buff reveals how to do a full-body workout using just a SUITCASE - including lunges, arm raises and Russian twists

Stephen Handisides, from London, filmed himself working out using a suitcase weighing 20kg. Stephen posted the video on YouTube demonstrating seven different exercises.

Will humans always need to have sex? Researchers reveal why some animals have become asexual

Researchers explain the benefits of asexual animals, in that it is easier to grow a population quickly. But there are still more advantages to being sexual, as it helps animals adapt to change.

New York has America's most bacteria-ridden subways: Germs linked to anthrax, food poisoning and bubonic plague are found all over city's metro system

New York has America's most bacteria-ridden subway

Grabbing a handrail on the New York subway system transfers as much bacteria as shaking hands with 10,000 people. That's according to a recent study that found the Big Apple has by far the most bacteria in its subway system compared with other cities in the US. It follows research last year that discovered subway cars in New York contains DNA fragments linked to anthrax and bubonic plague. Travelmath, a logistics website, sent a team to gather bacteria samples from public transit systems in five major cities: New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco. The team found to have an average of two million colony-forming units (CFU) per square inch in New York. On the other end of the spectrum was the subway in Boston, with a sample that turned up a scant average of about 10 CFU per square inch. Bay Area Rapid Transit in San Francisco was the second grubbiest subway, with 483 CFU per square inch; the Chicago 'L' train was third with 180; and the Washington, D.C. Metro turned up only 30.

What to eat to beat breast cancer: Green tea, mushrooms and an occasional glass of wine can stave off deadly illness  

Autopsy studies suggest that as many as 39 per cent of women in their 40s already have breast cancers growing within their bodies that may be simply too small to be detected by mammograms

Trick your mind into eating well: The more you eat healthy foods, the better they taste

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A good way to adjust to a healthier diet is to think of three meals you enjoy that are largely plant-based. Pasta with tomato sauce can be tweaked to wholegrain pasta with added vegetables.

Turmeric - Nature's wonder drug! The healthiest herbs and spices revealed

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Ounce for ounce, herbs and spices have more antioxidants than any other food group. This means they can help prevent the initial triggering of mutations in your DNA.

Why these women all snore - and how admitting it could save their lives 

Why these women all snore and how admitting it could save their lives 

The popular image of a snorer is an overweight man who's possibly had a drink too many. But snoring is far more common among women than many might realise - there is one female snorer for every two men who snore, according to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association.

Is this why you're always hungry? Scientists identify the 'switch' which means some of us NEVER feel full

Scientists at the German Centre for Diabetes Research found the HDAC5 enzyme causes leptin resistance, where the brain cannot read signals telling the body it is full.

Vitamin pills that won't protect you: Pills don't have cancer-fighting effects of food

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The University of Oxford researchers found those who consume a plant-based diet were less likely to develop all forms of cancer combined.

Is SALT making your child fat? It makes fatty foods taste better - and is hiding in bread, cheese, ham and sausages

Scientists in Melbourne found children aged four to 12 eat on average six grams of salt a day, more than the recommended four to five grams and that every added gram is linked to a 23 per cent greater chance of obesity.

Salt levels in soup and ready meals are soaring - despite the warnings linking it to thousands of deaths a year 

Salt levels in some soups, cheese and ready meals have gone up, with a Baxters vegetarian Italian tomato and basil soup containing more salt than a McDonald's Big Mac and large fries.

The little girl with a tomato-sized birthmark: Toddler has growth successfully removed after enduring cruel taunts from strangers

Toddler has tomato-sized birthmark successfully removed

Freya-Esmae Rose Rogers, 16 months, from Basingstoke, was born with a pink graze in between her eyes. At five days old, it began to grow rapidly, and by the time she was eight weeks old it had had swelled to the size of a tomato (left). Doctors said she had a haemangionma, a raised red lump caused by blood vessels gathering under the skin. When it began encroaching on her eye and caused her difficulty breathing through her nose, she was referred for specialist treatment. She was given a beta-blocker drug called propanolol normally given to heart patients, and after a year of treatment, the growth has shrunk and she is now thriving (right). Her mother, Amy Oram, 22, said: It's strange but I do miss her birthmark now it's gone down in size, but I'm glad we had the support to have it treated when it became a problem.'

How constipation costs the NHS £145m a year: Many of the 200 patients admitted to hospital every day were 'too embarrassed' to see a doctor

The NHS dealt with 48,409 unplanned emergency admissions to hospital where constipation was given as the primary diagnosis in 2014/15, official figures show.

Is 'female Viagra' a flop? Scientific study finds new pill designed to boost women's libido has a 'minimal' effect on sex life

A study at Erasmus University, Netherlands, showed that women who took the drug enjoyed only half an extra satisfying sexual experience a month than those who took a placebo.

Taking the Pill? You might need to know the Dutch word for Monday

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Joanne Christie has been on the Pill for more than 20 years. When she renewed her yearly prescription for Mercilon, she couldn't work out where Friday was - because it was in Dutch.

'I'm a bit scared of losing the fight': Parents of boy, 11, who died from a brain tumour reveal the heartbreaking letter that he wrote on his deathbed 

The parents of 11-year-old Finlay Church who died of brain cancer in November 2015 have released the emotive - and often funny - letter he dictated to a family friend just four days before his death.

Woman who wished she had died in a fire that left her in a coma for nine days with 90% burns says she finally loves her scars after travelling the world

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Layla Skalli, 26, from North London, was a 19-year-old student when a fire ripped through her Norwich flat and left her just one per cent chance of survival.

Fitness fanatic Stars in Their Eyes winner says she has been left a 'prisoner in her own body' after being struck with chronic fatigue syndrome

Stars in Their Eyes winner Faye Dempsey on being struck with chronic fatigue syndrome

Faye Dempsey, 33, from Wirral, won the television talent contest in 1997, performing as Olivia Newton-John. But now, debilitating illnesses mean she struggles to go outside. She has been diagnosed with the incurable muscle weakness condition fibromyalgia as well as chronic fatigue syndrome. Fibromyalgia is an incurable muscle weakness condition that leaves sufferers in agony while chronic fatigue causes persistent fatigue that a doesn't go away with sleep or rest. She said it feels like part of her has 'died' as she has had to give up work and seldom goes out. 'Sometimes you can't lift your head off the pillow. I can have a full night's sleep but in the morning it's like my eyes are glued shut and I've not slept at all,' she said.

Secrets of an A-list body: How to get Kate Hudson's highly toned shoulders 

How to get Kate Hudson's highly toned shoulders in secrets of an A-list body

Kate Hudson, 36, revealed highly toned shoulders when she appeared at a film premiere recently. The actress says she mixes up her workouts with fitness DVDs and outdoor exercise so her 'body is constantly adapting as it moves'.

Should YOU pay to have these jabs? As anxious parents scramble to get the Meningitis B jab privately, which other vaccines are worth paying for? 

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There are many more effective vaccines around today compared with even ten years ago thanks to rapid progress in the technology. But the NHS restricts their availability.

Obese man who was called 'fat boy' at school is unrecognisable after losing HALF his body weight - now the bullies ask him for fitness advice

Austin Shifflett, 22 from Charlottesville, Virginia took up the Atkins diet and joined the gym. In just one year he lost 166lbs (11 stone) and now his bullies ask him for fitness tips.

ME AND MY OPERATION: Hip op gets you back on your feet in hours 

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Around 95,000 hip replacements are carried out in Britain every year. Rav Dhanjal, 47, a fire safety engineer from Coventry, West Midlands, is one of the first to undergo a new technique.

ASK THE DOCTOR: Prostate drugs have made me pile on the pounds 

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Following hormone therapy for prostate cancer in 2011 and radiotherapy in 2012, a reader's waistline has ballooned to 38 in. Dr Scurr advises.

Twin trouble twice over! Wonder how you'd cope with twins? Meet the (exhausted but besotted) couples who've had TWO sets in just over a year

Meet the exhausted couples who've had TWO sets of twins in just over a year

Twin births have almost doubled in the past 40 years, with one in 65 pregnancies now having two or more babies. Often the result of fertility treatment or delayed motherhood, when ovaries can release more than one egg at a time,twins can wreak havoc on marriages, sex lives and finances. So just imagine what it's like to have not one, but two sets of twins...

Why IS cancer more common in certain parts of the body? Cells in lungs and bone are more likely to be attacked by disease

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania found cells in stiff, rigid body tissue, like the lungs or bone, are more likely to turn cancerous because it is harder for the body to repair the damaged DNA, or genetic mutations.

Could e-cigarettes cause INFERTILITY? Devices 'contain more toxins than polluted air

Scientists in Hong Kong discovered the devices are more dangerous than first thought, containing one million times more harmful substances than polluted air, prompting calls for an immediate and total ban.

Yes, Zika is dangerous, but we'll NEVER beat flu: Leading expert warns common virus will always be 'one step ahead of us'

The Zika virus has hardly changed in 50 years, while the flu virus mutates so fast vaccines cannot protect against new strains, says Professor John Oxford, of Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Inside the brain of a SERIAL KILLER: Scientists study mass murderers to understand what lies behind their crimes

Dr Helen Morrison, a forensic psychiatrist based in Chicago, has studied and interviewed 135 serial killers, according to an infographic compiled by the website Best Counseling Degrees .

Two morbidly obese girls barely into their TEENS have spoken out about their decision to have controversial gastric band surgery

Gastric surgery being used by obese teenagers as young as 13

Two morbidly obese girls barely into their teens have spoken about making the decision to have radical gastric band surgery. Natasha Walker (inset) once weighed 128 kilograms and is now down to 99 kilograms. Ashlee Young (pictured left before surgery and right two years on), from Mackay, literally dropped half her old size and weighs just 55 kilograms. Dr Hopkins says they are not too young to undergo the $5,000 gastric operation, particularly for children who have tried all sorts of diet and exercise programs.

The moment a girl speaks after FOUR years of silence: Moving video shows teenage girl with rare brain disease on road to recovery

For nearly four years, 13-year-old Grace Yeats has been trapped in silence. The New Zealand resident suffers from a rare brain disease, but an incredible video shows her speaking again for the first time.

Boy, nine, died of sepsis when doctors said he had a chest infection after seeing him for just two minutes - then NHS staff tried to cover up their fatal blunder 

Nine-year-old Thomas Hull was sent home after a 'two-minute' consultation at an overcrowded A&E; at Whiston Hospital on Merseyside unit at night as staff tried to free up beds. He died just hours later.

'Magic bullet' treatment giving hope to cancer patients like Jordan: British doctors trial promising alternative to chemotherapy 

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Cancer sufferer Jordan Lotter, 19, from London, is taking part in a trial, which involves having a 30-minute immunotherapy infusion every three weeks.

Spider-Man plaster that weaves a web on top of wounds could help them heal faster 

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A 'spider gun' that weaves a web on top of wounds could be a new way to protect them from infection and speed up healing.

'I didn't want to wait for it to fall out': 26-year-old with breast cancer begins her year of treatment by throwing a 'shave my head' barbecue with champagne and cake

Amber Arkell begins her breast cancer treatment with a 'shave my head barbecue'

Amber Arkell, from Auckland, New Zealand, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of last year. She has since set up a successful blog to document and share her experience, and most recently held a 'shave my head barbecue' in her back garden as she refuses to let her cancer control her life. Amber marked losing her hair with champagne and a 'boobies' cake, and allowed friends and family to help her shave her head.

'Compelling evidence' the Zika virus DOES cause rare neurological condition that leaves sufferers paralyzed

Scientists at the Institut Pasteur in Paris found 42 people diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome during an outbreak of Zika in French Polynesia, had signs of the virus in their blood - the first evidence of its kind.

One in 5 Puerto Ricans will be infected with Zika virus, warns expert - raising the threat to the rest of the US

Steve Waterman, a CDC expert based on the island, said it is the US territory that will see the most Zika infections, warning more than 20 per cent of the population will be diagnosed with the illness.

After three-year probe, NO ONE will be prosecuted for Mid-Staffs scandal which caused the deaths of hundreds of patients 

Despite a three-year police investigation, insufficient evidence could be found to mount a single prosecution against managers or staff involved in the Mid-Staffordshire hosptial scandal.

Seven-month-old baby born with rare birth defect gets a life-saving heart transplant after going into cardiac arrest 

Seven-month-old, Lincoln Seay from Alaska, who was born with a rare birth defect, is recovering from a life-saving heart transplant days after his parents and doctors feared he would run out of time.

'The body I have - as imperfect or as gross as people may think it is - is my imperfect body': Instagram star hits back at those who 'skinny shame' her

Sjana Elise talks about skinny shaming in video for Cosmopolitan

Sjana Earp (pictured), 21, from Australia has over 1.1 million Instagram followers and is no stranger to criticism of her lean, tall frame. The yoga guru and talented photo journalist recently opened up about skinny shaming in a video and said that while her body may be 'gross' or 'skinny' she is 'happy with it.' Ms Earp said she 'has never and will never suggest that other people should aspire to have my body' and concluded by saying people are a 'soul with a body' and not a 'body with a soul.' Ms Earp often opens up about deep topics on Instagram and recently shared a post about anxiety and overcoming feelings of being 'restrained' creatively.

Want to live longer? Think positively! People who believe they are healthy tend to outlive those who worry about how they feel

Researchers from Oxford University said that faced with an ageing population, simply asking people how they feel could prove to be an effective way of separating out those in need of help.

What a surprise! The worst behaved children are more likely to given a iPad when they throw a tantrum 

Parents who were better able to control their children were less likely to use the technology as a calming tool, a study by Michigan University found.

Switching the clocks forward and back may trigger a STROKE: Attacks rise by 8% in the days before and after daylight saving due to changes in sleep

Scientists from the University of Turku, Finland, suspect the temporary spike in stroke rates after the clocks change might be related to the change in people's daily sleep-wake cycle.

Self-described 'fat activist' who admits that having a baby made her uncomfortable with her body poses in her underwear with her belly on display to reclaim her confidence

Katie Tastrom Fenton of Syracuse, New York, was always confident about her shape before she became pregnant,but after giving birth, she was left with a big belly she 'had a hard time being okay with'.

Student's health kick left her weighing just SIX stone after fitness drive and calorie counting spiralled dangerously out of control

Charlotte Allinson, 22, was a law student at Hallam University, Sheffield, when she became obsessed with food. She said she went home and 'cried uncontrollably' after being diagnosed with anorexia.

In PMT hell? Doctor reveals the best ways to beat bloating, mood swings, sore breasts and weight gain

There are simple ways of easing PMT symptoms, according to London GP Dr Deyo Famuboni. Eating sunflower seeds and fish can ease mood swings while avoiding salt can beat bloating.

Father quits his city job to make a healthy alternative to Nutella after discovering one jar contains FIFTY SEVEN cubes of sugar

Father quits his city job to make a healthy alternative to Nutella

Kevin Bath (left and right), 48 and his wife Kellie (right), 45, from Halstead, Essex, started their own company Jim Jams producing reduced sugar preserves and spreads. The father-of-five gave up a well paid job at the London Stock Exchange after discovering the sugar content in his children's favourite spread and vowing to make a healthier alternative. Their products are now available in a number of stores around Essex and Suffolk, including the farm shop owned by Jamie Oliver's pal Jimmy Doherty and Ocado.

High blood pressure? Try a glass of orange juice: Citrus could reduce the risk of a stroke 

The key may lie with a citrus phytonutrient called hesperidin, which appears to increase blood flow throughout the body, including the brain.

Forget wonder drugs, you need broccoli and spinach to protect against deadly diseases  

Broccoli can protect against cancer and treat autism, while spinach is the healthiest food on the planet. Vegetables can even make you more attractive.

What to eat to beat heart attacks: Munch on berries EVERY day and never have junk food  

To make a drastic reduction cholesterol levels, you need to reduce your intake of processed foods, animals products and junk foods, writes Dr Michael Greger.

Protect yourself from a stroke...by eating a pasta and other foods high in antioxidants  

Every year, about 150,000 people in Britain fall victim to a stroke. A healthy diet can lessen stroke risk by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure, flooding the body with antioxidants and improving blood flow.

End of the smoothie? War on sugar slashes sales of 'healthy' fruit drink by £76million

The popularity is on the wane, with sales of smoothies and juices down by almost £76million in the past year. Overall earnings in their market sector fell 5.3 per cent to £1.4billion.

How to live longer! Based on a Nobel Prize winning discovery, the ultimate guide to what to eat to beat heart disease, strokes, cancer and Alzheimer's

Telomeres and what to eat to beat cancer, heart disease, strokes and Alzheimer's

Telomeres, withing your cells, are considered a 'life fuse' as they shorten from the day you die, but a whole-food, plant-based diet has been proven to actually lengthen them, writes DR MICHAEL GREGER.

The high street café chains that sell food saltier than a McDonald's burger: Lunch snacks from Costa, Starbucks and Caffe Nero found to contain high amounts

A number of paninis and sandwiches sold at Costa, Caffe Nero and Starbucks contained high proportions of the maximum recommended daily allowance, research found.

Student, 19, loses both her legs and five fingers after mistaking deadly meningitis for freshers' flu

Student Charlotte Hannibal loses her legs after mistaking meningitis for freshers' flu

Charlotte Hannibal, 19, from Nottinghamshire (left, before her ordeal), thought her sore throat, cold and hands and feet and bloating were signs of flu - but these were actually signs her kidneys were shutting down. She was was eventually diagnosed with septicaemia and meningitis - meningococcal group W - which usually targets young adults - and was hospitalised for two months (inset) before doctors decided to amputate both legs below the knee, as well as the fingers on her left hand in a bid to save her life. A year later (right), despite her life changing dramatically, Miss Hannibal is optimistic - and said she doesn't care about losing her legs because she is still alive. While she still has several rehabilitation appointments every week, she can now ride a bike, eat using one hand and can even do nail art on her prosthetic legs. Now, she is campaigning to warn other students to have the vaccination which she believes could have prevented the bacterial infection.

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