How to boost your husband's health without him even noticing! From swapping his favourite biccies to having more sex

How to boost your husband's health without him even noticing!

Jeremy Clarkson's 'pregnant man' gut, spotted recently as he filmed in Barbados, might have made the headlines, but the fact is he's hardly unique. There is much a man can do to protect his health through diet, exercise and stress-reduction. But men are notoriously impervious to health advice (for instance, men use GP services 20 per cent less than women, while pharmacy services see an even bigger gender discrepancy).

Secrets of an A-list body: We reveal how to get Tina Fey's shoulders

Tina Fey flaunted her toned shoulder sat the Oscars awards ceremony. But the 45-year-old actress and comedian says she only works out 'infrequently'.

ASK THE DOCTOR: I'm fit, so why do I need blood pressure pills?

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A reader who works out in a gym four to five times more each week is confused by their blood pressure. Dr Scurr explains.

Dementia patients urged to join trials: Specialists want to understand why it occurs and find new treatments

A woman visiting her elderly mother in a care home UK

The Join Dementia Research scheme was launched by the Department of Health, the National Institute for Health Research and Alzheimer's charities.

ME AND MY OPERATION: Wire in the brain to help hands that won't stop shaking 

Tonia Walsh suffered from Essential Tremor since childhood, which caused her hands to shake to such an extent that it blighted her life. Last Year she had brain surgery where an electric device similar to a pacemaker was fitted which allows her to control her tremors. Photograph by Rann Chandric on Friday 26th February 2016

Tonia Walsh, 53, a mother-of-three from Essex, controls her hand tremor with a remote control that operates a brain implant, as she tells RACHEL HALLIWELL.

The 'chicken pox' that was actually a deadly allergic reaction: Boy, 3, must now learn to walk, talk and eat again after misdiagnosis leaves him with horrific blisters

Leicester boy left fighting for his life after chicken pox misdiagnosis

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Joel Greaves, three, from Leicester, suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) - a life-threatening allergic reaction to his triggered by his croup medicine. He developed a rash which doctors initially believed was chicken pox, before the skin over his entire body began blistering and burning and his eyes swelled shut (left). He was rushed to intensive care and put on a ventilator when doctors realised it was SJS - and his mother Tammy, 32 (right) was given the awful news he may not survive. Thankfully, he battled to recover and after nine weeks in hospital (middle), has now returned home and has learned to walk, talk and eat again. Ms Greaves said: 'Joel was unrecognisable as his body was so swollen and he had to undergo an eight hour operation to remove all the dead skin. I couldn't be more thankful to all the hospital staff that saved Joel's life.'

How asthma inhalers may be useless for thousands of sufferers 

Pauline Saunders, Oxted Surrey. 4/3/16. She was misdiagnosed as having asthma when in fact she had reflux which was recently cured with a new operation technique. Photo by James Clarke. www.jamesclarke.me, james@jamesclarke.me. 07941676821. Strictly not to be reproduced without permission.

Pauline Saunders, 52, from Oxted, had been coughing non-stop for weeks. 'The GP thought it was asthma and gave me a preventer steroid inhaler.'

The magic implant that heals bones - then disappears

BDENXK Child with a broken arm in a sling

Researchers in the U.S. have devised a special type of plastic that mimics the structure of normal bone to help with delayed healing or 'non-union'.

Holly Willoughby is moved to tears as parents of an autistic teenager reveal their heartbreak over their son's torment trapped in a secure mental ward

Holly Willoughby is moved to tears by parents of an autistic teenager

The This Morning host broke down while interviewing the parents of 15-year-old Matthew Garnett (inset), from South London, who has spent six months in a secure psychiatric unit, which is only designed as a short term option. Robin and Isabelle (right) launched an online petition to help their son that has been backed by more 180,000 people. Mother-of-three Holly wiped away the tears as she heard about their plight to move their son from the 'prison-like' facility to one where he will receive proper treatment for his condition.

Want great skin? Dermatologists reveal which foods they swear by for a healthy glow - and those that never pass their lips

'Only 20 per cent of the way you age is down to genetic factors,' says leading celebrity dermatologist Dr Neetu Nirdosh, whose client list includes Kelly Brook and Frieda Pinto.

This is what 53 looks like: GENEVIEVE NIKOLOPULOS shares her secrets to staying young

Genevieve Nikolopulos is the managing director of a PR company and lives in North London with her husband, Thomas, and son Daniel. She shares her secrets to staying young...

Why olive oil is LESS healthy than we think: Varieties made from sunflower, grapeseed or corn are better at slashing the risk of heart disease and lowering body fat 

A type of fat known as linoleic acid, found in sunflower and grapeseed oil, lowered the risk of disease while oleic acid, found in olive oil did not, a study by The Ohio State University found.

Are scientists one step closer to a cystitis cure? Discovery that bacteria 'hook on to the urinary tract raises hopes of new drugs'

Scientists in Basel and Zurich found a protein (red and yellow) on the E.coli bacteria (grey) allows it to attach to the wall of the urinary tract, and grow up the urethra - raising hopes of new drugs to replace antibiotics as treatment.

Are CARBS the new cigarettes? White bread, bagels and rice 'increase the risk of lung cancer by 49%', experts warn

Scientists from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed foods with a high glycemic index (GI) increase a person's risk of lung cancer - especially those people who have never smoked.

Crash diets DO work, you SHOULD skip breakfast and exercise WON'T shift that spare tyre: Britain's bestselling health author reveals the truth about slimming

Calorie controlled crash diets 'DO work and you SHOULD skip breakfast'

Over the past few years of investigating nutritional science, I've come across numerous dietary myths which almost everyone believes, despite almost no evidence they are true. And these misconceptions are a huge obstacle for anyone attempting to eat healthily. One of Britain's bestselling health authors, DR MICHAEL MOSLEY, has put together his top 10 dieting myths - and the scientifically proven facts that show just how wrong they are.

Try not to squirm! Woman has dozens of blackheads squeezed from her nose at the SAME time - and what comes out is disgusting

The clip shows reams of sebum swirling out of each spot on the unidentified Australian woman's nose. Blackheads occur when the hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.

'I just can't stop crying': Emotional video shows Victoria Derbyshire celebrating the end of chemotherapy for breast cancer

Video shows Victoria Derbyshire celebrate the end of breast cancer chemotherapy

The BBC presenter discovered she had breast cancer in July last year. Wiping away tears, the 47-year-old said she was looking forward to having a cuddle with her sons to celebrate. The former Newsnight and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter said: 'I'm home and I'm happy and I can't stop crying which is mad. 'When it was over, the drugs had stopped going into me through the IV drip ... I think I felt in shock, I couldn't really speak. Which is not like me, as you'll have gathered. Now I just want to see my boys after school, and have a cuddle and have a celebratory tea and get on with the rest of my life.' The clip then cuts to her sons presenting her with a bouquet of flowers and chorusing 'Happy end of chemo mummy. No more chemo!', to which she squeals and replies 'Gosh, thank you'. Ms Derbyshire shared the video with her 50,000-plus followers on Twitter accompanied by the words: 'GOODBYE CHEMO!!!'.

Are headaches destroying YOUR life? Why your doctor could be to blame...

Getting the diagnosis right from the outset is crucial but too often, doctors in primary care get it wrong, says Dr Fayyaz Ahmed, a founder member of the British Association for the Study of Headaches.

Where prostate cancer spreads determines how long a patient will survive - with 'the liver the most deadly site'

Duke University scientists found that men whose prostate cancer spreads to the lymph nodes survive on average 32 months, while those whose disease spreads to the liver survive around 14 months.

Why DO people go on TV with embarrassing conditions they won't see their own doctor about? Leading experts reveals all... 

Dr Ian Campbell is a TV doctor and obesity expert who has appeared on programmes including Jeremy Kyle's Emergency Room. Here he reveals what makes people bare all in front of the cameras.

Western diets and a lack of exercise 'responsible for one in FOUR cases of Alzheimer's' 

Tufts University and Jackson Laboratory scientists found prolonged consumption of a Western diet - high in animal products and sugars - increases brain inflammation, which raises the risk of Alzheimer's.

How your favorite song could be bad for your HEALTH: Beatles, Celine Dion and Oasis hits 'portray the elderly as frail, pitiful and unlovable'

Scientists from Anglia Ruskin University revealed When I'm 64 by The Beatles and All By Myself by Celine Dion depict older people as being frail and lonely, which can harm their self esteem.

What those fad diets are REALLY doing to your body (including bad breath, irritability and even diarrhoea)

An infographic details just how much damage fad diets - including living off cookies, baby food or just chewing food before spitting it out - could be doing to your body.

THIS is what skin cancer looks like: Woman, 49, lays bare the damaging effects of sunbeds in series of shocking pictures after she had invasive $27,000 surgery

THIS is what skin cancer looks like: Woman shows damaging effects of sunbeds

This is the fourth surgery that Judy Cloud, 49, of Indiana had to undergo to remove her skin cancer. The painfully invasive surgery left her unable to eat solid food or move at all for two weeks. Cloud spent a lot of time in the sun as a child and in her 20s, visited tanning beds about four times a year and despite her family having a history of skin cancer, she thought she was immune.

Mother who suffered memory loss triggered when her heart stopped while she gave birth to her baby girl had to be reminded every ten minutes that she had a daughter

Louiser Chapman, 24, from Warnham, West Sussex, lost a litre of blood and was forced to have an emergency Caesarean when the placenta tore from her womb ten weeks before her due date.

Rejoice! The new exercise trend is doing it VERY slowly. It's about understanding that moderation is enough - or even the optimum

Anna Maxted attends a Precision Running Class, which involves varying your exertion level within a moderate range. Anna loves it - although her walking pace is tortoise-like.

What it's REALLY like to read with dyslexia: Simulator reveals how letters and words appear to people with the condition

Swedish web developer Victor Widell came up with the idea of simulating what it is like to read with dyslexia after his friend told him letters seemed to swap in out of place when she looked at the words.

My light bulb moment: Fertility guru ZITA WEST on how acupuncture can help with post-natal depression

Midwife Zita West, 59, runs one of the UK's largest natural fertility clinics. She lives in the Cotswolds with husband Rob and their two children. Here she discusses her experience of post-natal depression.

NHS to harvest babies' organs: 'Ghoulish' proposal gives mothers pregnant with a damaged foetus an agonising choice - abort the dying child or give birth so body parts can be used for transplants

NHS to harvest babies' organs in proposals to mums pregnant with damaged babies

Women whose babies develop fatal defects in the early stages of pregnancy will be given advice on going ahead with the birth so the NHS can harvest their organs, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Most expectant mothers opt for termination after being told the devastating news their child has no chance of survival once born. But now, amid a chronic shortage of donated organs, mums will be 'supported' to have the baby at nine months so that the child's vital organs can be taken for transplant.

Are women who put off pregnancy fuelling breast cancer boom? One in ten under-45s diagnosed with condition first spot signs when expecting or breast feeding 

The number of British women diagnosed with breast cancer under 50 increased from 7,700 in 1995 to 10,000 in 2010, with a corresponding rise thought to be likely among the under-45s.

Prostate cancer kept at bay by aspirin: Chance of getting disease dropped by more than half in those who regularly use drug

A study of more than 13,000 cardiac patients, by Italian medical researchers, showed that men taking aspirin had substantially lower levels of prostate cancer than those who did not take it.

'My wife won't have sex with me': Agony aunt Sally Brampton advises what to do when your partner loses their libido

F20BXM Young couple lying in bed sulking

A troubled reader's wife has refused sex with him for the past three years but says she's happy with every other aspect of her marriage, leaving her husband feeling hurt and rejected.

DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Why I feel for that doctor who ranted about A&E; time-wasters

Dr Christian Solomonides arriving at the Medical Practisioners Tribunal Service in Manchester. A senior hospital doctor ran an expletive laden Twitter account in which he ranted about accident and emergency patients  ''crippling'' the NHS with ''f..king bulls**t'' callouts. Dr Christian Solomonides, 37, posted dozens of foul mouthed messages on his social media page claiming 90 per cent of A&E admissions were from  ''ambulatory neurotics'' and added: "A few aches and pains... Who f**king cares... Just crack on like every other normal thinking person."

I've spent many years in casualty, covering mental health, and have seen the utterly disgraceful way this precious resource is abused, writes DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR.

Giving peanuts to babies may reduce their chance of becoming allergic as they get older

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.

Mother-of-three told her headaches and sore neck were caused by her PILLOW is now dying of brain cancer - and fears this will be her last Mother's Day

Woman told her headaches were caused by her PILLOW is now dying of brain cancer

EXCLUSIVE: Sophie Morris, 37, from Cambridgshire, initially put her sickness and tiredness down to being pregnant with Fynn, now two. She was also working as a nursery nurse as well as having children Cian, eight, and Rhea, six (pictured right, with Fynn). She visited her GP after the symptoms intensified, affecting her balance and distorting her vision but was told it was likely from being a new mother again. She was told to buy a new pillow to ease her neck pain and ask her partner Gavin Smythers (left with Ms Morris, holding Cian) for more help. It was only following a visit to the opticians that it was clear something was pressing on her eyes. She went for scans at hospital and underwent an operation to have the mass removed, before being given the devastating news she had a highly aggressive, terminal glioblastoma. Ms Morris was told her prognosis was just 15 months but is here two-and-half years later, although she has been told the tumour is growing again.

Consultant is suspended by hospital after confronting surgeon who planned to operate in her hijab despite it being against safety regulations 

Dr Vladislav Rogozov (pictured), 46, confronted the woman before the operation at Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital when he realised she planned to wear the Islamic headscarf.

New 'safer' e-cigarette with all the flavor of tobacco but 'less harmful smoke' is developed by scientists

British American Tobacco are developing the new device which avoids the need to directly heat or burn the tobacco, thus eliminating many of the harmful toxins linked to overheating of tobacco, they claim.

Underpants that cut mobile risk to men's fertility: £23 boxer shorts woven with silver combat radiation pulses from handsets 

Four German researchers from the Munich Business school have invented a form of protection from mobile phone electromagnetic radiation - the 'Crown Jewels Underwear' (file photo).

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.

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.

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 high-protein diet

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.'

Under Pressure, Just Breathe, Let It Go, and Fruits of My Labour: Doctor designs the 'perfect push playlist' to listen to during childbirth

With 'push playlists' continuing to rise in popularity, one obstetrician has created one of his own. Based on science, the 30 songs mirror the birthing process and get faster.

'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

Woman shares image of 'what breast cancer looks like'

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.

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.

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.

Beating anxiety with the theatre star's voice guru: Jeannette Nelson has helped Derren Brown, Zoe Wanamaker and Lenny Henry but she now wants to help you 

Head Of Voice at the Britain's National Theatre Jeannette Nelson, has written a book to help people bring an end to their vocal problems with tips on how good posture can make a difference.

£5-a-day tablet 'a game-changer' in epilepsy treatment: New pill that reduces risk of fatals seizures welcomed by experts... and it's available on the NHS 

Around 600,000 Britons suffer from epilepsy but now the break-through drug Briviact, which blocks a protein to prevent the release of signals that cause seizures, could change their lives forever.

£3.5m health campaign that asks the public if they feel 'knackered, fat and fabby' is blasted as 'patronising and a waste of taxpayer's money'

Adults will be told in stark terms that up to 40 per cent of deaths are directly linked to being obese, inactive, drinking too much or smoking as part of NHS ad campaign.

Can zapping an electric current into ears help patients with depression? Gadget stimulates the brain when anti-depressants don't work 

The gadget works by transmitting mild currents through clips, which in turn stimulates a nerve connected to an area of the brain that regulates mood, researchers from Beijing discovered.

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?

People over 40 will get better information about dementia to improve early diagnosis and make Britain the 'best country to live with the condition by 2020' 

The Government wants to boost the numbers of people with the condition getting a diagnosis as it aims to be the most dementia-friendly country in the world by 2020.

Breakthrough blood test for skin cancer patients will warn those in remission if the disease has returned

OLDER WOMAN AGE 60s HAVING BLOOD TEST UK. Image shot 08/2008. Exact date unknown.

The new blood test, developed by experts at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, is designed to sound a warning bell that the cancer has become resistant to drugs.

Is YOGURT the key to preventing high blood pressure? Five servings a week cut the risk by 20% - and by even more if you add fruit

The effect was most noticeable in women because men eat much less yogurt, the Boston University School of Medicine researchers said.

'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.

HARRY JUDD: I've saved my daughter's umbilical cord to help her fight illness in the future

McBusted's Harry Judd snares baby stem cells from umbilical cord for 'protection' 

McBusted drummer Harry Judd has revealed he and his wife Izzy (both pictured) have had their newborn baby's umbilical cord preserved at a Sussex medical bank, called Cells4Life, in a bid to protect her from illnesses in the future. He said: 'It was a no-brainer for us really. As a parent you naturally want to protect your child, and taking the stem cells at birth is the easiest and most pain-free way to do so.'

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.

'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.

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.

DR ELLIE CANNON: Just who is entitled to a shingles jab? 

DR ELLIE CANNON answers readers' questions, discusses how Britain leaving the EU could effect our health on holiday and how Katie Price's comments on her son's autism were honest.

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

Actress Carey Mulligan at the Alzheimer's Society's Christmas Carol service at St Paulís Church in Kensington, London, England. 

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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.

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 feels like it's burning whenever I sit or walk': Scott Kelly reveals the aches and pains of coming back to Earth after a year in space 

In his first press conference since landing on Tuesday, the 52-year-old space-endurance champion revealed how gravity is proving painful.

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

Miss Great Britain Zara Holland reveals her suffering with endometriosis

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.

How do you even find out you can do this? Freaky video shows boy snort water up his nose and then force it out through his EYES 

An English boy has mastered the bizarre trick of snorting water up his nose and forcing it out his eyes, giving the appearance of tears. Online commentators have mocked the youth.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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