'THIS is what breast cancer looks like': Woman shares image of the 'faint dimples' on her bosom to warn others about a rare sign of the disease

'THIS is what breast cancer looks like': Woman shares image of the 'faint dimples' on her

Kylie Armstrong of Melbourne took to Facebook on Monday to share a close-up photo of the 'three very, very subtle dimples' on the bottom of her breast, revealing that the slight indentations are a sign of breast cancer. The mother explained that she nor her doctor could feel a lump, but an ultrasound revealed that she had cancer deep in her breast near the muscle.

Ditch your fad diets, FRESH is best: Cooking homemade meals packed with nutritious ingredients 'hardwires the brain to banish junk food'

Dr Sally Norton, an NHS weight-loss expert, said cooking from scratch helps accelerate weight loss and hardwires the brain to want to eat healthy food

Talc 'IS linked to ovarian cancer': Risk of disease is ONE THIRD higher for women who use talcum powder on their genitals, experts warn

Scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston, revealed talcum powder increases the risk of ovarian cancer by 33 per cent, prompting calls for warning labels to be displayed on products.

FEEDING peanuts to babies may reduce their chance of becoming allergic as they get older, experts have found. 

King's and Southampton researchers found babies fed peanut butter or peanut snacks in their first year of life were 74 per cent less likely to have developed an allergy by the age of six.

Stay out of the sun to look young, ladies: Women found to appear up to 20 years younger if they avoid the rays

A study by researchers from Massachusetts, USA, of hundreds of women has revealed that those who avoided the sun's rays looked up to 20 years younger than they actually are.

Zika breakthrough as scientists discover 'HOW the virus could cause the birth defect microcephaly'

Scientists at John Hopkins, Florida State and Emory universities believe the Zika virus selectively infects the cells that form an unborn baby's outer brain layer, causing the telltale smaller brain and skull.

Want to lose weight? Follow Kim's plan! High-protein diets REALLY are the 'key to shedding pounds'

Want to lose weight? Follow Kim Kardashian's example! High-protein diets REALLY are the

A high-protein diet - such as the one Kim Kardashian is following to lose her baby weight after giving birth to her son Saint, makes people feel fuller - as protein activates the satiety hormone, experts at Purdue University in Indiana found. Lead study author Dr Richard Mattes said: 'A good deal of evidence suggests that protein activates satiety hormone release and so should be most strongly tied with fullness ratings.' He added: 'If these effects are sustained over the long-term - and our study only looked at short-term effects - increased protein intake may aid in the loss or maintenance of body weight.'

Post-binge watching blues IS a thing! Coming to the end of your favorite Netflix series 'increases stress, anxiety and depression' 

Experts from University of Toledo, in Ohio, revealed many people experience feelings of loneliness and depression after binge-watching their favorite show, such as Netflix's House Of Cards.

How a bromance like Chandler and Joey's can boost your HEALTH: Male friendships 'help reduce stress as much as romantic relationships'

How a bromance like Chandler and Joey's from Friends can boost your HEALTH

Chandler and Joey (bottom right), of Friends fame, epitomize what it is to have a 'bromance.' The pair were there for each other through relationship changes, roommate dramas and countless cups of coffee. And in real life, Ricky Gervais famously joked at the Golden Globe Awards in January that Matt Damon is 'the only person who Ben Affleck hasn't been unfaithful to'. The pair (top right) have been best friends for years, as have Brad Pitt and George Clooney (top right). Meanwhile, the bromance between Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy (bottom left) has only recently developed, with Leo even thanking The Revenant co-star Tom for his friendship in his recent Oscar acceptance speech. Now, scientists from University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University have revealed such male friendships are actually beneficial for a man's health. Bromances have a similar effect on the brain as romantic relationships - increasing the levels of the hormone oxytocin. That makes men more resilient to stress, and helps them live longer, healthier lives.

It is often blamed for multiple births, but could IVF be used to actually REDUCE the risk of having twins? 

An expert from Brown University argued that the twin rate in the US - which has surged to 40 per 1,000 births - would be lower if all states required insurers to cover single embryo IVF implant procedures.

'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.

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.

'Years and years' of abusing cannabis leaves Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans suffering withdrawal - on top of a nasty reaction to her birth control pill, The Doctors reveal

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans suffers cannabis withdrawal after years of use

Teen Mom 2 star Jenelle Evans, 24, has been experiencing a 'mystery illness' for the past six weeks. She's been suffering night sweats, severe anxiety, hot flashes, pelvic pain, back aches and more. After visiting doctors in her home state of North Carolina and in New York, the reality star (pictured center, top right and bottom left) received no diagnosis for her illness - and was desperate for answers. And so, she flew to Los Angeles to seek help from the CBS medical talk show The Doctors (pictured left), who set her up with two specialists. The former star of 16 And Pregnant was told that she is experiencing bad side effects to the new birth control pill that she is taking. Also, the reality star told the specialists that she quit using marijuana in December, after 'years and years' of abuse. The specialists determined that Jenelle is also experiencing withdrawal symptoms of marijuana. The Doctors also recommended that Jenelle see a counselor to help with her anxiety, and helped arrange six free months of therapy at a local counseling office in her hometown.

Think you've got an addictive personality? There's no such thing: Drinking too much coffee or working too hard are simply habits, expert claims

There are no character traits that predict true addiction alone - it's due to lifestyle problems, argues Mark Griffiths, Professor of Behavioural Addiction at Nottingham Trent University.

Bland really IS beautiful: Researchers find 'simple' faces are more likely to be seen as attractive as they are easier for the brain to process

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French researchers found men prefer a 'simpler' face, which they suggest is because they are easier for our brains to process - and some experts even say it could explain why emoticons are so popular.

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?

Obese children SHOULD be given weight loss surgery: Leading doctor argues the op would save the NHS money - and parents aren't always to blame 

Paediatric surgeon Dr Ashish Desai, of King's College Hospital, says fitting a child with a gastric band is cheaper than treating the obesity- related illnesses such as type 2 diabetes.

'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'.

Battle to stop the spread of Zika becomes harder than ever: Scientists discover a much more common mosquito can also carry the virus

Oswaldo Cruz Foundation experts were able to infect Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes with Zika. These are 20 times more common than the Aedes aegypti mosquitos known to transmit Zika.

New scientific model reveals HOW Zika virus could cross the placenta to infect an unborn baby 

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have created a model of a human placenta using placental cells. They hope to use the model to show how the Zika virus passes across the placenta to mother infected mother to baby.

Childless woman who has tried to conceive for seven years treats 'reborn dolls' like babies - but doesn't tell cooing strangers they aren't real

Emma Cook, 28, from Port Talbot, Wales, has spent £1,000 on six dolls - hand-painted to look real - in the past four years. She also bought them clothes, a pram a bouncer and even nappies.

'I had to take a week off work every month': Miss Great Britain Zara Holland reveals her years of suffering with the painful condition endometriosis

'I had to take a week off work every month': Miss Great Britain Zara Holland reveals her

Now Miss Holland, 21, from Hull, crowned Miss GB last year, is fronting a campaign to raise awareness of the condition, which can also cause pain during sex, as well as fertility problems. The 21-year-old went to the doctor but only got the right diagnosis two years later. There she was given a laparoscopy, where a tiny camera is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen, which confirmed she had endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a common condition where tissue that behaves like the lining of the womb (the endometrium) is found outside the womb. 'My GP said it was just bad periods and to try different contraceptive pills, but I knew this couldn't be "normal",' she said. Thankfully, doctors were able to give Miss Holland, from Hull, East Yorkshire, laser treatment, which burns away endometrial scar tissue.

From unfit to ripped in 12 WEEKS: Man who struggled to fit into any of his clothes drops two stone - by eating 3,000 calories a day

Man drops two stone by eating 3000 calories a day

At his heaviest, Michael Taylor, 24, from Newcastle upon Tyne, weighed 15st, had a 36-inch waist and had a body fat percentage of 25 per cent, eating junk food and takeaways. However, after following an online programme focusing on his diet and exercise, Michael's weight has dropped to 11st 4lbs, his body fat percentage is now 11 per cent and he has trimmed his waist size down to 30-31 inches. He has now overhauled his diet - swapping crisps and chocolate for lean meats and protein shakes - and working out six days a week.

Why DO we fall asleep when we don't want to? From the time of day to food comas and repetitive tasks, it's not your fault!  

Melinda Jackson noticed students fell asleep in her lectures at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and wondered why. Here, she explores the reasons people nod off against their will.

'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'.

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.

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.

'I'm no longer ashamed of my body': Bulimic teenager who once hid her skeletal frame now flaunts her sexy curves on Instagram

Bulimic teen Jasmin Heaney now flaunts her sexy curves on Instagram

Jasmin Heaney, 19, from Dublin, Ireland, developed bulimia and anorexia while at school. She shrunk to 6st 7lbs (right and inset) after becoming obsessed with websites that promoted eating disorders. The retail worker eventually turned her life around and now she shows off her Kardashian-esque curves on Instagram (right) - where she has more than 4,000 followers - to empower women. She also posts videos on her YouTube channel, which has more than 400 subscribers.

Six coffees a day 'can cut risk of MS': Drinking more than 900ml a day found to reduce chance by 30% 

Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Johns Hopkins University in Maryland and the University of California, Berkeley, examined data from studies which tracked people with MS.

Now children could get a vaccine for chickenpox: All one to two-year-olds may receive jab if trials prove successful

The Varilrix vaccine, which has been available in the UK since 2013 but only given to those vulnerable to complications, will be given to all children between 12 and 23 months in some hospitals (file photo)

TOM UTLEY: Meningitis - and why my poor son Archie would be dead if my wife hadn't ignored me 

TOM UTLEY: Whenever meningitis hits the headlines, my mind flashes back to July 1987 and a small, whitewashed room off the paediatric isolation unit at St Thomas's Hospital in London.

A cancer cure in just one jab? British scientists say they have found the disease's 'Achilles heel' paving the way for 'revolutionary' new treatments

Cancer Research UK say cancers could be cured with one JAB

Landmark work funded by Cancer Research UK has uncovered mutations that are found in every cancer cell raising hopes that the body's immune system could be trained to destroy them in what the charity say could prove 'a revolutionary way to treat or even cure' the disease. Trials on the first patients are expected within two years and the co-author of the study, Professor Charles Swanton, said: 'Do we think it's going to work? I hope this is going to result in improvements in survival outcomes. If this doesn't work I'll probably hang my up hat and do something else.'

'At least I experienced joy with her': Woman whose daughter died from a rare disease at age seven shares her heartbreaking story to show other parents there is hope after loss

Victoria Strong, 39, from California, shares her poignant and inspiring account of how she manged to find positives even after losing her mother and seven-year-old daughter.

Mother, 61, found dead by her son 10 hours after an ambulance was cancelled just ONE minute away from her home by NHS 111 call handler 

Ann Walters, 61, (pictured), phoned for a doctor to attend her Hampshire home in December 2014. An ambulance was sent but called off as it was nearing her house.

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

Can LAUGHING GAS erase bad memories? Inhaling nitrous oxide stops thoughts of traumatic events 'sticking' in the brain

To test the effects of nitrous oxide, researchers from University College London asked volunteers to watch scenes of graphic violence. They then recorded their memories for a week after.

'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.

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.

Imagine Shona's shock when she found her 15-year-old had bulimia. Worse, her school and a GP had kept it from her for months - even as it became life threatening

How can it be possible for a child - and, make no mistake here, at 15 that's what Annie still is - to be able to hide something as potentially life threatening a bulimia from her parents, asks SHONA SIBARY.

'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.

Can babies get looks from their mother's ex-lovers? Study of fruit flies suggests chemicals from previous partner's semen could have a lingering effect

Researchers in Australia have found fruit flies' offspring can be influenced by DNA from previous mates and believe the same process could be possible in humans.

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.

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 her legs to meningitis is terrified her children might get disease

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.'

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