Welsh parents must wait to learn if their twins have infections after being given wrong

Owen and Donna Williams, from Bridgend, were delighted when Mrs Williams gave birth to twins Grace and Logan after their third IVF attempt (newborns are pictured left, and with their parents, right). The pair had labelled several bottles of milk which Mrs Williams had expressed to be kept in a special fridge and given to the twins at feeding times. But last week, Mr Williams discovered a nurse had been feeding the twins from the wrong bottle, and believes the blunder occurred on at least three occasions. The pair now face an anxious three-month wait for test results in screening for infections such as HIV and hepatitis B. Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board confirmed the incident at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend took place and said the matter is under investigation. Mr Williams said: 'We are obviously completely distraught. Having waited eight years for our babies, they are incredibly precious to us and we placed all our trust in the care we were being given at the hospital.'

Tumours have been known to disappear spontaneously, without treatment and usually after an infection, explains Professor Momna Hejmadi, cancer biologist from the University of Bath.

Those with a higher consumption of whole grains, fruits, veg, nuts, and beans - and a lower consumption of meat - were 34 per cent less likely to be diagnosed, say Harvard scientists.

A patient who takes blood-thinning medication for a heart problem cannot take anti-inflammatory drugs for his arthritis. He wonders if he could take turmeric pills- rumoured to help - instead. Dr Scurr advises.

Scientists at the University of California found of the drugs - orlistat, lorcaserin, naltrexone-bupropion, phentermine-topiramate, and liraglutide - the last two, marketed as Qsymia, Saxenda and Victoza were most effective.

HIV-positive Charlie Sheen becomes the face of a new CONDOM that claims not to break

Charlie Sheen, 50, launched the new LELO HEX condom in New York last night. He urged men to wear condoms, saying 'five seconds of inconvenience can spare a lifetime of grief and suffering'.

Woman is left with third-degree BURNS after botched teeth whitening treatment

Abbie Kilbride, 18, from Renfrewshire, decided to celebrate having her braces removed by getting her teeth whitened. After being recommended someone who could do it, she went along hopeful for a gleaming smile. However, instead the teenager was left with a severely swollen lips and a series of painful blisters. She posted a warning on Facebook to others considering similar treatment.

After suffering restricted sleep, defined as five hours or less, for three consecutive nights, scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute, found caffeine could no longer improve alertness or performance.

Experts at Vanderbilt University warned as bad as people fear the problem with opioid drugs is, 'it's probably worse', warning they increase the risk of heart-related deaths and other fatalities.

Scientists at the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne found the more exercise older people do the better. but noted that the biggest benefit came at low level of exercise compared with none at all.

FDA approves stomach-draining obesity treatment

AspireAssist is made up of a disk-shaped port valve that sits outside the body, connected to an internal tube to the stomach.Internally, surgeons connect a tube from the patient's stomach, attaching it to the port valve. After eating, the patient attaches an external connector and tube to the port valve. The valve is then opened and the stomach contents drained via the tube into the toilet. Once opened, the device takes five to 10 minutes to drain food from the patient.

Researchers from Harvard University say the evidence is so strong that doctors should routinely encourage patients to eat more wholemeal bread and brown rice to live longer.

The Global Nutrition Reportr said hundreds of millions of people are now malnourished because they are overweight with too much sugar, salt or 'bad' cholesterol in their blood.

Peyronie's disease is an abnormal curvature of the penis during an erection - and can cause it to bend up to 90 degrees. Caused by fibrous scar tissue under the skin, it can make sex agonising.

Freezing in the face of a threatening situation could protect you from any psychological harm, said Rachael Sharman, a psychology lecturer from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Angelique Morgan begs doctors to custom-make her 1,000cc silicone breast implants

Angelique 'Frenchy' Morgan asks Los Angeles-based surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif to upgrade her implants on Tuesday night's episode of the E! reality series Botched. During her consultation (right), Frenchy insists that her breasts are too small and too far apart, however, the doctor's argue that her implants are perfect the way they are. And while she insists on getting 1,000cc implants, Dr. Dubrow tells her they can't be made that large.

Scientists at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in New York found Europe and Russia are hotspots for disease carrying rodents while South America is a hotspot for bat spread diseases.

Human Pituitary Gland section. LM X100

A team in New York has described successful animal trials in which pituitary cells (illustrated), grown from human stem cells, were implanted under the skin of rats with damaged pituitary glands.

Premature babies grow stronger hearts if they are breastfed, a new study has found

Even the best baby formula lacks some of the growth factors that breast milk provides, scientists from Oxford University have discovered.

Most persistent coughs are caused by gastric reflux, which makes the upper airways hypersensitive. But some can be caused by asthma, a side effect of medication, an infection - or even lung cancer.

The Government's carb-heavy healthy eating guide could be CAUSING obesity

The Government's guide to healthy eating could actually be causing obesity and type 2 diabetes, a nutritionist has claimed. The Eatwell Guide - created by Public Health England - is not based on evidence and was influenced by too many people with ties to the food industry, according to obesity researcher Dr Zoe Harcombe. The guide is a plate which visually represents the government's recommendations on food groups for a 'healthy, balanced diet' - and was first created in 1994. After the latest revision in March this year, it advised people to eat more fruit and vegetables, but almost half as many milk and dairy products like cheese and butter. It said 37 per cent of people's meals should be made up of bread, pasta, rice potatoes and other starchy carbohydrates - a 5 per cent rise on last year's plate. And some of the meal plans suggested containing as many as 2,250 calories a day - above the energy requirements for the average woman. Dr Harcombe is a clinical nutritionist based at the Institute of Clinical Exercise and Health Science, University of West of Scotland. She said the advice to base meals on carbohydrates and reduce fat is not based on evidence and has not been tested.

Long jumper Greg Rutherford reveals he was 'very grumpy' after being put on a strict no-carb diet in 2010. Now, he rarely drinks but does enjoy the occasional pick and mix.

Every year 74,000 people in the UK die from coronary artery disease. This may be about to change.to a new method that allows doctors to operate through a keyhole incision using 3D glasses.

The greatest danger with freshwater swimming is a cold shock response, where people gasp and breathe rapidly after being exposed to cold water. This can trigger a cardiac arrest in unfit people.

Our wards are now on average 10 decibels louder than in the 1960s, according to research by the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Many patients go without sleep for days on end.

The real life 50 First Dates:Sam Tai

Sam Tai's memory completely wiped itself every 24 hours, like Drew Barrymore's character in the film 50 First Dates (top right). As a result of brain damage during a rugby match earlier this year, the 17-year-old from York had to relearn his entire life - including who his parents are - only to forget them again the next morning. He would work out what type of music he liked by searching his YouTube history, and could not remember doing his GCSEs. Now, the teenager has beaten his amnesia and incredibly, he has regained every single memory.

The daily grind can wreak havoc with our adrenal glands, which can lead to insomnia and weight gain. Here, experts at Pukka Herbs reveal how to relax and look after your body.

Attempting to recover lost sleep can in fact turn acute insomnia into a chronic condition, claims new research from the University of Pennsylvania.

Baby born with huge fluid-filled growth containing part of her BRAIN survives surgery

A 20-week scan revealed Isabella Grote, from North Dakota, had the rare birth defect encephalocele. The condition occurs when the neural tube, that forms the brain and spinal cord, does not close completely during early stages of pregnancy. It caused part of her brain to grow through an opening at the back of her skull (left). She was given a slim chance of survival when she was delivered by Caesarean section. At just three days old, she needed lifesaving surgery to have the sac removed and the small part of her brain placed back in her skull. There was a high chance she would have severe disabilities but she has continued to astonish doctors with her progress. Now four (right), Isabella is thriving and hitting all of her milestones. Mother Sharlotte said: 'We feel truly blessed to have our beautiful little girl with us today. She has been through more than most people have to go through in a lifetime.'

Scientists doubt the effectiveness of using painkillers to relieve chronic conditions. But experts say going vegetarian, meditating and listening to classical music can help.

Scientists found teenagers who use alcohol and weed are 'less prepared' for education, following a seven year study of pupils from Los Angeles.

The technology 'fuses' an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner with ultrasound to identify diseased cells. A precisely targeted laser fibre is then heated up to annihilate them.

Mother whose baby boy died after medics missed killer illness

Melissa Mead, 29 (left), from Cornwall, lost her son William, one (right), after medics failed to diagnose the deadly condition. He began suffering a chesty cough, but medics failed to diagnose the deadly condition. An inquiry after his death revealed that there had been a staggering 15 failures in his care. Since, she has become an expert on the subject, campaigning to raise awareness and ensure others don't die needlessly. But only months ago, she learned that she herself had almost died from the condition. Following surgery in 2011, she became critically ill with an infection and her medical notes reveal it was sepsis. The revelation that the infection was sepsis came during a session with the psychiatrist who has treated her for depression and post-traumatic shock since William died. Now five months pregnant with her second child, she is beset by guilt that she is alive while William died. 'I'd have given my last breath so my child could live,' she said.

Liza Parker, 29, from Ontario, was accused of going under the knife or Photoshopping images of herself to create a rounder bottom. She charted her fitness journey on Instagram.

Toxic shock syndrome is a severe circulatory and organ failure caused by bacterial toxins. Fifty per cent of cases are linked to women using tampons during their period, note developers of the shot, in Vienna.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine based its recommendations on health research. It suggests babies have up to 16 hours while teenagers should at least eight hours of shut-eye.

Researchers from the University of Southern Carolina based their findings on a survey of 300 teenagers. A year later, 40 per cent of those who had vaped the year before had tried tobacco products.

Little girl dreamed of walking with her twin sister but NHS refuses to fund surgery

Jasmine Moxom, 3, (left in both photos) was born with spastic diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, which affects her lower limbs and means she struggles to walk (right). She had scans and X-rays before being referred to Bristol Hospital to prepare for surgery. But hopes of running around with twin Summer (right) are in doubt now the NHS said it could not fund it. Her parents Sally Morton and Ricky Moxom are furious after being told they will have to raise the £30,000 themselves. Ms Morton said: 'The NHS need to realise they can't go promising children one thing and then take it away without a care, it's disgusting.'

Research from the University of Washington looked at 79 students who were learning a second language. They found results could be predicted by a combination of genetic and brain factors.

The Grocer magazine said the pressure of coping with increasingly hectic lifestyles has fuelled demand from men and women who feel they need extra help to make it through the day.

The judgemental characteristics only develop further as they grow older, with girls being deemed more selective than boys, according to research from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University.

Scientists at the University of Helsinki believe the benefits of breastfeeding may be due to the development of the intestinal microbiota - balance of good and bad bacteria.

Mother tells of her 'total happiness' after her son's birth

Malin Stenberg was only 15 when she was told she had been born without a womb and so would never carry a child of her own. But now she has spoken of the magic of motherhood after becoming the world's first woman to have a baby with a womb transplant. Miss Stenberg, 38, said she wanted to tell her story to give hope to others in the same situation. 'If you wish for a family and you are unable to have one naturally, for whatever reason, it is so sad,' she said. She is pictured with her son Vincent and his father Claes Nilsson (inset).

Sophia Jansson, 25, (pictured when ill) from Sweden, began battling anorexia aged 12. Now, she's achieved her dream of moving to Queensland, Australia, after finally defeating the disease.

Loaf of fresh bread

Based at a food research company in Burgstal, Italy, the two food scientists were recently listed as finalists in the 2016 European Inventor Awards for their gluten free alternative (illustrated).

The treatment, researched at the universities of Oxford and Nottingham, centres around the amount of oxygen inside a tumour, - which is known to affect to affect survival rates.

The government will review current advice cutting daily saturated fat to 10 per cent, after claims by some experts sugar is the biggest threat to the nation's health and rising obesity problem.

Woman details how the inside of her vagina was BURNED by Kegel eggs

A New York woman aiming to strengthen her pelvic muscles got off to a rough start when the kegel-enhancing eggs she used burned the inside of her vagina. Rebecca Jane Stokes, 32, bought stone marble eggs from Etsy to help her enhance her Kegel exercises. She followed the instructions to boil them first, ensuring they'd be clean. Once they no longer felt hot, she inserted one inside of her - though when it was in, it was much hotter than she'd imagined.

Researchers from the University of Oslo based their findings on figures from the Norwegian Cancer Registry. It is the first study to examine the effect of aspirin on colon cancer patients.

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Lianne Young, 41, from Bristol, was told she had just a 50% chance of survival after undergoing the botched surgery, suffering blood poisoning and necrotising fasciitis.

Doctors at University College Hospital in London are among the first to trial the new treatment . They hope many patients will be able to come off glucose-lowering drugs.

A new twice-a-day pill, which has reduced coughs by 75 per cent in a trial and has been identified as promising by the NHS, could be widely available within the next two to three years.

Dad-to-be is shocked by ultrasound of his unborn child resembling a sports car

The original poster Brewhaus3223, who titled the image 'My wife is pregnant with a sports car', received more than 450 comments after posting it on sharing website Reddit. 'Perfect for that midlife crisis,' Reddit user ScabbedOver noted. 'Midwife crisis,' ThisOpenFist quipped. While Hoorayb33r chipped in with 'Midwide Chrysler'. Meanwhile -FLuX- said: 'Okay guys, it might be time to hit the brakes with all these car puns.' (inset)

Fertility expert Professor Allan Pacey, from the University of Sheffield, said tight underwear is the 'single biggest risk factor' to the quality of a man's sperm.

Dr Gillian Lockwood, medical director of the Midland Fertility Clinic, said the pressures of modern life meant many delayed childbirth but women should start families earlier.

Susan Jebb, from Oxford University, warned that children were becoming accustomed to the 'intense, excessive sweetness' from artificial sweeteners (file photo).

Shocking images show four-year-old girl's battle with meningitis B

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Jazmyn Parkyn, from Renmark, South Australia, had to undergo 15 skin grafts during an intensive care battle against meningitis B and blood poisoning.

Spartaco Dusi, 76, was diagnosed with liver cancer at a hospital near his home in Sweden - and he is one of the first patients to benefit from molecular profiling at the London Oncology Centre.

It is far more reassuring to blame someone's negative energy than accept the truth. But blaming a cancer-sufferer for their own 'negativity' is very hateful. Not only is it cruel, it's also untrue.

Dermatologists Dr Hilary Allan and Dr Mervyn Patterson, who have clinics across the UK and Northern Ireland, said traffic fumes are now the most toxic substance for our faces.

Researchers from the Universities of Coventry and Warwick found that eating celery is a powerful weight loss aid - burning up to double the calories it contains.

Beverley Davies loses weight by hypnotising herself into believing she has gastric band

Beverley Davies, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, shed two stone - going from 12st 6lbs to 10st 7lbs (left before and right after) - in just three months when she began the process, and now claims she can keep the weight off without dieting. The 49-year-old tried fad diets when she was younger but said they never worked for her - unlike her self-hypnosis, which means she feels full after just a few bites of her meal. The mother's daily hypnosis sessions usually last about 10 minutes and are carried out first thing in the morning before being followed by 20 minutes of yoga.

Beefy television presenter Nick Knowles may not seem a likely candidate for a vegan lifestyle. But the 53-year-old credits a meat, dairy and egg-free diet with helping him lose a stone since January.

The PM's personal trainer MATT ROBERTS writes about getting back to fitness after a bunion operation and discusses Alison Hammond's weight loss techniques in this unmissable column.

Periodontal biological laser-assisted therapy, also known as Perioblast, has been shown to produce an improvement in gum disease, according to dentist and researcher Dr Francesco Martelli.

Having the flu vaccine may carry a bonus for pregnant women as new research indicates it reduces the risk of having a premature birth. It is routinely given to all expectant mothers in Britain.

Instagram account rebrands popular snacks using their calorie contents

Calorie Brands has re-imagined famous food brands with the calorie content replacing the logo. The account has amassed more than 13,000 followers in five days with its startling revelations, including (pictured clockwise from left) Domino's pizza which has 1680 cals printed on the box; McDonald's fries become 515s; a bottle of Absolut vodka is said to contain 1625 calories, a tub of Ben & Jerry's Caramel Chew Chew is 1200; a tub of Nutella has a calorie count of 4520 while a bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup is 760.

Footage from TV comedies and other broadcasts such as Queen's Coronation have been assembled on an experimental website to help Alzheimer's sufferers engage with their loved ones.

Children with aggressive cancer of the nervous system could find a lifeline in a double stem-cell transplant, according to a new study conducted in America.

A new twice-a-day pill, which has reduced coughs by 75 per cent in a trial and has been identified as promising by the NHS, could be widely available within the next two to three years.

Doctors at University College Hospital in London are among the first to trial the new treatment and it is hoped many patients will be able to come off glucose-lowering drugs.

Katie Hopkins dilemma over the hospital date to see if her daughter has a womb

Doctors want me to bring my eldest daughter, who is just 11, in for a scan. To find out whether she has a womb. And honestly, I am not sure I want to know, writes KATIE HOPKINS (pictured right, and left with her family). My perfect-looking daughter was born with all the things you pray for: ten fingers, ten toes, hands that curl around a finger and legs tucked up tight under her chin. She was also born with a genetic abnormality, the 'HNF1B gene deletion', which affects kidneys, pancreas, liver and the reproductive system.

London gynaecologist Dr Ahmed Ismail says there are steps women can take to ensure their nether regions are odourless and symptom-free, from wearing cotton underwear to cleaning sex toys.

A new drug called ixekizumab helped to completely clear or almost completely clear the painful skin condition in 80 per cent of cases, scientists at Northwestern University found.

Vitamin D is produced by the skin when its exposed to sunlight and is also founds in foods such oily fish and eggs. The research was conducted at Cincinnati Children's Headache Center.

People from North America and Western Europe are more likely to be affected than those in other parts of the world, Cambridge researchers found.

Countless products claiming to be 'light' or '99% cent fat-free' are becoming increasingly demonised. Nutrition expert Rebecca Reynolds, from the University of New South Wales, explainswhy.

Vitamin D is produced by the skin when its exposed to sunlight and is also founds in foods such oily fish and eggs. The research was conducted at Cincinnati Children's Headache Center.

Daisy Ridley reveals her ongoing struggle with endometriosis and subsequent acne

The 24-year-old took to Instagram on Thursday to post a photo of herself happily posing for the camera while modeling a face mask (left), but her message had a more serious tone as she explained that she was 15 when she diagnosed with endometriosis, a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of it. 'My skin was the worst,' she recalled. 'I've tried everything: products, antibiotics, more products, more antibiotics, and all that did was left my body in a bit of a mess. Finally found out I have polycycstic ovaries and that's why it's bad.'

EXCLUSIVE: How does the lack of variation in your diet affect your health? Here, Rob Hobson explains which foods to eat to relive symptoms like tiredness, weak muscles and digestion.

CDC warns teens not to touch lethal cocktail of racing fuel and Mountain Dew

Health experts have today warned teenagers of the dangers of drinking a cocktail of racing fuel and Mountain Dew, known as 'DewShine'. It comes six months after two teen boys died in rural Tennessee, having drunk the concoction - which includes methanol. Logan Stephenson, a 16-year-old student at Greenbriar High School, was found dead in his bed the morning of January 21. Just minutes later, paramedics were called to Stephenson's best friend J.D. Byram's house, when the boy started having seizures. Five days later, J.D died in hospital from the effects of the drink. In a report released today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention documents investigations into the two deaths. Experts urge parents, teachers, community leaders and healthcare professionals do warn young people of the dangers of drinking 'DewShine'.

Scientists at the University of Melbourne found regular exercise, from walking the dog to mountain climbing, in middle age is the best lifestyle change a person can make to ward off cognitive decline.

The World Health Organization said there was no certain way to avoid babies being born with devastating birth defects like microcephaly and said prospective parents should

Anopheles gambiae feeding, This species is responsible for about 1 million deaths in southern Africa.Colonised in London 1975 from McCarthy island, The London School of Hygine &Tropical Medicine

A Washington-based committee has advised concerns around 'gene drive' technology, which could stop the spread of malaria (illustrated), need to be addressed before it can be used.

A report by the the Office for National Statistics details patients' chances of survival, dependent on the type of cancer and at which stage it was diagnosed.

F1HW7R A woman assistant in laboratory with multi pipette in the clinic, the research of cancer stem cells

Canadian doctors used chemotherapy to kill off patients' faulty immune cells and then replaced their stem cells to 'reset' the system.

Scottish woman dies in agony from disease which made her skin turn BLACK

Claire Bassett, 27, from Dunfermline, Fife, was on kidney dialysis when she developed the rare and often fatal condition, calciphylaxis. It causes calcium to build up and block blood vessels, turning the skin black. Her mother Karen described her suffering stabbing pains, caused by the rare condition which most often occurs in patients on kidney dialysis. She died three months after she first noticed a dark patch of skin on her stomach. Mrs Bassett said: 'They said her blood vessels were popping. A few days later she had a massive bleed and doctors told us there was nothing they could do.'

Swedish experts believe appendicitis - which exposes the body to a severe bacterial infection - effectively primes the body's immune system early in life, so it does not over-react years later.

Graduate who thought tiredness was a 'hangover' from her travels to South America was

Sophie Trew, 25, had been to Colombia to film a documentary (left) after graduating from the University of Sheffield. When she returned, she felt tired and lethargic but thought she was simply recovering from her trip. It was only when she developed a lump on her neck she sought medical advice and was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. She started six months of chemotherapy (right) and also embarked on living a healthier lifestyle, cutting out a lot of sugar, dairy and gluten. Now she has been given the all clear (inset) and believes this has contributed to her recovery. She said: 'It's woken me up. I have more energy now than I did before I was ill, and I know it's all down to lifestyle changes.'

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas found the combination of tobacco and marijuana increases the risk of pre-term birth, low birth weight and asthma in babies.

A Yale study has revealed a surprising link between constipation and herpes. Scientists discovered the herpes virus spreads from the genitals to nerves in the spinal cord, and on to neurons in the colon, killing them.

The cosmetic surgery market is at an all time high after the introduction of cheap procedures, says Jim Frame, professor of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at Anglia Ruskin University.

Stress is a response to what appears to be a threat in a situation, while anxiety is a reaction to this. Here, a team of nutritionists reveal how tweaking your diet can help relieve stress.

More than half of couples surveyed said they experienced weight gain after three years of dating, according to a new survey carried out by British diet company Forzadiet.com.

Hollyoaks' Melissa Wells reveals secret battle with bulimia

Melissa Wells, actress and author, was at the height of her Hollyoaks career while secretly fighting a battle with bulimia (left). Her disorder began when she was 14. In the months leading up to her prom night, her mother watched her weight plummet from a wholesome size ten to a size six. It took conversations about starting a family with her then partner and the idea of having a baby to help Melissa to make her way back to a healthy lifestyle (middle). Now recovered (right), she's launching a new book to help others.

Dads are less likely to teach their kids how to change a tire or read a map than any generation before. Instead, skills such as cooking and cleaning, are the kinds of things being taught today.

Midlands mother with Stiff Person Syndrome has been unable to leave her house in 5 YEARS

Helen Stephens, 53, of Wednesbury, in the Black Country, has been left crippled by Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - a rare neurological disorder affecting one person in every million. She regularly suffers attacks which means her muscles tear and expand, making her swell by four inches - which she says feels like she has 'red hot pokers' under her skin (left and right during an attack). She has been stuck in her lounge since 2011 (pictured left) when a specially adapted back bedroom was flooded - and claims her local council are about to cut her funding even further. She said: 'I think the help out there for vulnerable adults in their 50s is horrendous. I know of others struggling too and we are not treated right.'

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