Michael Bublé and wife Luisana's eldest son Noah diagnosed with cancer 

Michael Bublé's eldest son Noah, three, has been diagnosed with cancer.  The singer, 41, and his model wife Luisana Lopilato, 29, said in a statement: 'We are devastated by the recent diagnosis of cancer of our oldest son Noah, who is currently receiving treatment in the United States.  'We’ve always talked a lot about the importance of family and the love we have for our children.'

Among the reasons may be seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a clinical depression which follows a seasonal pattern, with symptoms often tied to autumn and winter months.

The new treatment for Blepharitis - an inflammation of the eyelids - uses a device resembling an electric screwdriver with a sponge the size of a cotton bud spinning at one end.

What have children got to worry about? Quite a lot in the light of last week’s news that, in a 12-month period, the Childline helpline saw a 35 per cent spike in calls relating to anxiety.

Colder weather, wind and central heating combine to exacerbate dry skin – and few areas are more exposed, or prone to soreness and chapping, than the lips - so here's out tips.

Quadriplegic who sailed solo round has regained feeling in her limbs

A disabled yachtswoman who became the first female quadriplegic to sail solo around the UK has told how she has miraculously regained movement in her limbs. Hilary Lister, who was paralysed from the neck down when she finished the 1,800-mile journey in 2009, opened up about her recovery after she was filmed playing with her dog and feeding herself a biscuit. Footage shows the 44-year-old, who was struck down with a rare degenerative disorder in her teens, picking up a pen and raising a leg while laid down. Ms Lister, from Faversham, Kent, said she kept her progress a secret from family, friends and full-time carers because she feared it may be temporary.

The diet of Britain's youngsters is leaving a sour taste in the mouths of health campaigners, as they criticise the Government's initiative to encourage children to eat their greens.

Women should not feel ashamed to ask for pain relief when they are giving birth. Doctors are expected to condemn the myth that painful childbirth is better at a meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine.

Woman facially paralysed by Bell's palsy uses SELFIES to teach herself how to smile

Anna Robinson (right), 27, from Nottingham, was terrified when she woke up earlier this year to discover she could no longer move her face. She assumed she had suffered a stroke - but she had actually been struck down by Bell's palsy, which causes facial muscles to freeze up. Doctors told her she may never regain movement in her face and that just one in 14 people actually recover. But determined to get back to her old self, she snapped a series of selfies to teach herself how to smile again. And just two months after her diagnosis, she managed to crack her first grin (left) since suffering from the condition.

The matchbox-size plastic box, called the Baby Home Kit (pictured), houses a series of tunnels in the form of a maze. The sperm is placed via a syringe into a port in one side of the device.

Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Roberto Vianni – and who could forget Christian Louboutin. Opera star Lesley Garrett (pictured) lists their names wistfully, as if recalling exotic former lovers.

They promise not only to preserve our waistlines but also boost our health. But are they as ‘guilt-free’ as they seem? Or it is simply hefty doses of fat, salt and additives.

Handing out a pill is easy, writes DR MAX PEMBERTON. The tricky part is realising when the dose is wrong or understanding when it’s vital that drugs are given at a certain time.

Countries could ban e-cigarettes from all public places where smoking is not allowed, a World Health Organisation report says. Such a ban would outlaw the increasingly popular vaping devices.

A study by St Mary’s University in London has found that cold conditions bring a runner’s heart rate down by 6 per cent, as less blood is pumped out to the skin to dissipate heat.

Girl who suffers from 4 heart defects appeals for Christmas cards to keep her alive

Isabell Tipper (right), five, from Walsall, suffers from four life-threatening heart defects that mean if she gets sad her heart becomes starved of oxygen. The range of issues can cause her blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels and lead to organ failure if her emotions run too high. Despite undergoing open-heart surgery when she was just six months old (inset), it proved unsuccessful and she nearly died last year when she became upset. Her mother Kimberley, 27, (left) appealed for strangers to send Isabell birthday cards in May to keep her alive. After receiving over 2,000 messages from well-wishers, they have appealed once more to strangers to send her poorly daughter Christmas cards.

Ibuprofen pain killers sold in Britain are a combination of an active chemical – ibuprofen – and a stable, inactive ingredient used to bulk out the pill.

Nearly 90% of the children surveyed exceeded the upper level of sodium recommended for their age group, and one in nine that one in nine 8-17 year olds already has blood pressure, reseachers say.

Researchers from the University Hospital Munster and Robert Koch Institute, both in Germany, asked 39 tourists to swab 400 bathroom door handles at 136 airports in 59 countries.

Four of the patients diagnosed with the Candida auris infection have died, although the precise causes remain unclear ©Timothy A. Clary (AFP/File)

Cases of Candida auris have been reported in New York, Illinois, Maryland and New Jersey. Four of the patients have died, although the precise causes remain unclear, the CDC said.

Light-coloured packaging might trick you into thinking certain food products are healthier, but according to a new study from Kiel University, it can also cause you to assume the food tastes bad.

If you don't already have a time slot set out to keep fit, it can seem impossible to exercise. Top experts have shared some simple tips to up your fitness, even with the busiest of schedules.

Man almost died and needed open-heart surgery after TOOTHACHE was source of  deadly

Daniel Murtagh (left), 29, from Harrogate, suffered months of weight loss, exhaustion and body aches. But blood tests found he had endocarditis which had eaten away at a valve in his heart. Medics discovered the infection had come from bacteria on a mildly-inflamed wisdom tooth that was causing him slight pain. Doctors immediately pulled it out before performing a seven-hour operation (right and inset) on his heart to give him a prosthetic valve. But Mr Murtagh, from Harrogate, was told that if he had left his condition another week he would probably have died.

Existing rules governing ads for food high in fat, salt or sugar frequently do not apply to digital media, the report said

Children are exposed to foods high in fat, salt and sugar but parents are often left unaware of the 'sophisticated, highly engaging techniques', a World Health Organisation report found.

London-based Lily Soutter, nutritionist and weight loss expert, recommends going cold-turkey, reading every food label and eating protein and healthy fats at each meal to quit sugar.

Stanford researchers say an alternative to the hard foam helmets borrowed from the airbags found in most modern cars could help to save lives - but they are banned from sale in America.

Sipho Hadebe, 39, from Mpumalanga provice, South Africa, has been living with the gradually expanding growth for 12 years - but it has now got so large he struggles to breathe.

Milo Browne will never crawl, stand or walk, suffers from a rare condition M3BHA

Milo Browne (pictured left with mother Laura Davidson), from North Shields, needs constant care from his parents and is unable to sit without being fully supported. He will never have the ability to crawl, stand or walk and he is fed via a tube into his bowel as his stomach is too sensitive to eat normally. But medics have labelled him as a sufferer of 'Milo's Condition' because they have never seen anything like it before. Following several years of fundraising, the family have spent £19,000 on transforming their home with new gadgets to help Milo take a break from the multiple hospital visits he has to endure. Ms Davidson (pictured right a year ago), 32, said: 'It's been absolutely life-changing because there are a lot of days when he's not well and we don't manage to get out.'

Every 10 degrees in latitude was linked with a 10 month earlier onset of symptoms, according to a new study. and those in the most northerly climes start their symptoms almost two years earlier.

Engaging in kinky sex may send you into an altered state of consciousness and even unlock your inner creativity, according to a new study from researchers at Northern Illinois University.

Despite the lungs being the primary location of mutations, the bladder, liver and throat also suffered smoking-related damage, researchers from the Los Alamos National Laboratory found.

Low-carb diets favored by Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and Jennifer Aniston really DO work

Now scientists have discovered low-carbohydrate meals also have a health benefit - they could prevent diabetes. The study by experts at Michigan University discovered three low-carbohydrate meals within 24 hours lowered insulin resistance by over 30 per cent. The phenomenon of low carbohydrate diets - minimising intake of bread, rice or pasta - has been fuelled by stars including Gwyneth Paltrow (left), Jennifer Aniston (middle) and Madonna (right).

Scientists at the University of Mississippi, reviewing existing studies, suggest larger muscles do not reflect how much someone can lift.

The new method of spotting tumour cells in the blood, discovered by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, is still in its early stages but could soon revolutionise treatment.

A study of more than 7,000 people found that the ‘worried well’ – those who needlessly agonise about their health – are more than twice as likely to develop severe heart problems later in life.

Drinking too much as a young adult may put you at risk for ‘serious health problems’ decades down the line, even long after the problem has been controlled, a new study in the US warns.

Mother left with drooping face after sudden paralysis relearns how to SMILE

Megan Dennis (left with husband Will, 41), 38, from Orlando, was left with just 17 per cent function on the left side of her face after developing Bell's palsy three years ago. The condition meant she was left unable to grin (right) - despite once being voted as having the 'best smile' as a teenager. It also meant she couldn't shut one of her eye lids, affected her ability to pronounce certain letters and caused her social anxiety. Despite trying a range of treatments and suggested techniques, she had almost given up hope after none proved successful. But after stumbling across a life-changing operation (inset) a year ago, she has now relearned how to smile.

Figures show the contraceptive kit, dubbed The Stork, which uses a cap to hold sperm close to the cervix, has helped 150 British couples become parents since its launch.

Researchers from Goldsmiths University of London have found songs that repeat in our minds - known as earworms - share many key features with children's nursery rhymes.

Data from the National Child Measurement Programme for England shows obesity has risen in the last year, even for the youngest children being measured, aged four.

The average adult spends two hours and 11 minutes of every day feeling stressed, according to a survey by OnePoll. That amounts to 15 hours a week, 33 days a year, and five hours in a lifetime.

Woman who lost child from ectopic pregnancy is delighted after giving birth to a SECRET

Sadie Brittle (left), 32, from Tamworth, only discovered she was carrying another child almost three months after she collapsed at work with a potentially deadly ruptured fallopian tube. Teddie (right), who was born via Caeserean section last Thursday, was hidden by the heavy internal bleeding she suffered following her ectopic pregnancy. He was only picked up by doctors after the hairdresser carried out a pregnancy test (inset her doctors scan) because her stomach was still swollen while she was on holiday following the surgery to remove her ectopic pregnancy.

Over the past three decades, rates of obesity in the UK are significantly higher than in the US - despite them topping the list worldwide, Professor Dame Sally Davies warns.

The international study, led by researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, showed that both sexes feel strong negative emotions after sex.

Amber Snailham, from Bishopsworth, Bristol, is set to tie the knot to first love Callum Firth later this month surrounded by loved ones. Amber was given a terminal diagnosis on Friday and Callum proposed a day later.

Marisa Svalstedt, 37, from Bethel, Connecticut, has suffered from an eating disorder since she was a teenager. After giving birth, she realized the potentially negative impact of her self-deprecating comments.

Christmas drinks that contain as many calories as a SANDWICH at Starbucks and Costa

Femail Food&Drink; has dissected every festive menu at these three coffee titans to find out which drinks you can enjoy guilt-free if you're watching your waistline - and the ones you should definitely avoid. From left to right: Caffe Nero's new Tiramisu Hot Chocolate tops the unhealthiest list, closely followed by Starbucks' new Fudge Hot Chocolate. Costa's Mint Hot Chocolate also fares badly, but its Salted Caramel Cappuccino is the 'healthiest' on the list. Caffe Nero's Tiramisu Latte also fares well, while Starbucks' Toffee Nut Latte is the most calorific coffee on menus this year.

The 250,000th child born in the UK through the form of fertility treatment was delivered in February last year, statistics from the UK's independent regulator show.

Emma and Stephen Baker, from Redditch in the West Midlands, suffered two failed IVF attempts, but finally welcomed a baby boy after Emma's mother Joy paid for one last round of treatment.

Top chocolatier William Curley has conjured up recipes that let sweet-toothed home cooks recreate childhood favourites including Curly Wurlys, Crunchies and Ferrero Rochers.

Phoebe Dormand, 19, from Harrogate, Yorkshire, was even scared of drinking water after developing emetophobia, a fear of being sick, when she was 12.

Man describes seeing flesh-eating parasite ravaging his own skin 

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. A man has described seeing a flesh-eating parasite ravaging his own skin. Mark Ward, a retired firefighter from Prescott, Arizona, was in Belize with his wife Janina when he started to notice small pin-sized spots all over his body. Assuming them to be bug bites, he ignored them. But within days he was exhausted, losing weight rapidly, and the dots had transformed into huge lesions, bursting open. He had been infected by a flesh-eating parasite which was reproducing in his body and eating his cells. The infection - called cutaneous leishmaniasis - can be fatal if left untreated. However, bewildered doctors in Belize then in Arizona took more than a week to realize that Mark had more than a contact skin infection.

Nigerian mother Bimbo Ayelabola (pictured) cost the taxpayer £145,000 when she had quintuplets on the NHS, but said she was never billed for the treatment.

Eribulin, a life-extending drug for women with advanced and aggressive breast cancer, received a European safety licence more than five years ago. But it was not available on the NHS, until now.

Some staff claim patients aren't their 'responsibility' because they haven't crossed the threshold of the building, the report by the Commons Health Select Committee claims.

Andy Whelan shares images of daughter Jessica's brave cancer battle

Andy Whelan (left with Jessica), an electrician from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, shared the black-and-white image of Jessica (right) on his Facebook blog about her illness, where it's had more than 7,600 reactions. Posting the photo on Jessica Whelan - A fight against Neuroblastoma, Andy wrote: 'This is the hardest photograph I have ever made. A few days ago she was given what is most likely a few weeks to live. This was taken at a moment where we as parents could offer no comfort - Jessica pushing us away as she rode out her searing pain in solitude.'

The fruit is rich in an antioxidant called lycopene that helps shield the body from harmful UV radiation. A German study found it isn't a substitute for sunscreen but offers an important line of defence.

British researchers are studying the use of trackers which can give dementia patients details about their lives, including when they go to bed. Pictured, a Fitbit health wristband.

More than a quarter of British couples say snoring is the main factor forcing them to sleep alone followed by rows. The figures comes from a survey of 2,000 people.

Overall, the five year period from just before and just after menopause drives a swift decline in sexual function for women, the study by The North American Menopause Society found.

Premature baby born weighing just 600g survives MENINGITIS and nine lung collapses

A mother has shared her heartache after her baby was born at 24 weeks weighing a tiny 625 grams. Lisa Connor-Melville, 24, from Queensland, (pictured left) was put on bed rest when her waters broke unexpectedly on 23 August. She was rushed to hospital where doctors discovered she was suffering from massive internal bleeding - forcing them to deliver her little girl Lillian (right and inset) early.

Nutella is classed as a 'dessert topping' like syrup and treacle, so a serving size is two tablespoons (the amount you lather on ice cream) which is 200 calories. A jam serving size is one tablespoon.

Patients treated with tamsulosin were found to suffer from less pain when passing large kidney stones, researchers from the Emergency Medicine Foundation, Queensland, found.

The man, who has not been named, said he had developed anorexia and worsening abdominal pain after he started drinking four to five cans of energy drinks every day to stay awake at work (file photo).

Frying and roasting foods causes the highest amounts of neo-formed contaminants to be created, which are known to raise cholesterol levels, Edinburgh University researchers found.

Cancer survivor becomes the first person to get 3D printed face created using SMARTPHONE

Dr Rodrigo Salazar from Paulista University in Sao Paulo, Brazil, performed the procedure on Carlito Conceiçao, after a tumour ravaged a hole in his cheek. The hand-finished silicon prosthesis has transformed his life by restoring his self-esteem. Pictured inset are the first two stages of the procedure, and pictured main is the final result.

Analysis reveals 401 hospitals, care homes, schools and hospices that the Foods Standards Agency rated as two or lower out of five, meaning they were failing to take basic hygiene measures.

Researchers at Basel University and Gothernburg Hospital in Sweden studied how stressed a group of employees felt at work.

Wayne State University researchers report Wednesday that they can capture enough fetal DNA from the cells that test extracts to check for genetic abnormalities.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a new chemical compound to use in PET scans that easily attaches to diffuse plaques - even tiny clumps.

Green leafy vegetables provide a great source of fibre for healthy digestion, which helps to prevent hormonal imbalances, says London-based nutritionist Henrietta Norton.

From ancient Greece to today, many thinkers have yearned to understand what makes us laugh. Now, an experts from Tufts University discusses humor theories and what deems a joke funny.

Mother-of-one has been left unable to have any more children after womb was removed

Natasha Richardson, 26, from Harrogate, was giving birth to Noah (inset) naturally when doctors decided she needed a Caesarean because there were problems with his heartbeat. During the operation, surgeons had accidentally cut her and left her prone to infection - but were unaware of the error until she returned to hospital 15 days later. She was immediately transferred to intensive care and operated on - where they discovered a severe flesh-eating bug - necrotising fasciitis. The infection had eaten away at her womb and surrounding tissue before she was transferred for a hysterectomy. Surgeons operated on her six times over the following months to remove all of the bacteria, leaving her unable to extend her family (pictured right with partner Jamie, 25, and son Noah, four). She has since received £200,000 in damages relating to the incident.

Researchers from Imperial College Business School analysed more than 100 years of data, to predict that by 2026, information from smart gadgets could be used to match people with prospective partners.

Verubecestat, made by US-based drug giant Merck, reduces levels of beta-amyloid, a protein fragment that accumulates in sticky deposits in the brains of Alzheimer's sufferers.

Researchers from Harvard University found people with higher levels of cortical amyloids were more likely to be lonely after taking into account multiple risk factors.

London girl discovers she has a rare brain condition encephalitis

Charlotte Parsons (left), 13, from London, was struck down by encephalitis - an inflammation of the brain that can be deadly - in May. After being dropped off at school in the morning, she quickly took a turn for the worse and staff rang her parents to take her home. But when her father Dean (right with sister Emily, five), 42, turned up he was left stunned when he discovered that she no longer recognised him. When she was rushed to hospital, she was only able to recognise her mother, Kelly, 36, and suffered from confusion and seizures. She spent 20 weeks off school fighting the infection (inset) and has since shared a heart-warming video explaining how it affected her.

Having worked hard for 40 years, Susan Tollefsen had salted away sufficient savings to provide a comfortable lifestyle for herself and Freya. Yet, during the space of five years she lost every penny

Antonio Maiocco, 13, from Philadelphia, US, has been left with lifelong allergies to hundreds of everyday items since he suffered Scarlet Fever two years ago.

Researchers at UCL and the University of Oxford believe the findings provide a unique window on how the brain process such information and how we learn prejudice.

The researchers - from the University of Jena in Germany - found out that skipping uses up about 24 per cent more power than running at the same speed.

Girl who lost both of legs to meningitis walks for first time using prosthetics

Aubrielle Marsilio (left), from Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with meningitis when she was just six months old. Her family were told to prepare for the worst and doctors gave her just a 10 per cent chance of survival. After going into septic shock (top inset), her body began to turn purple and surgeons were left with no choice but to amputate both legs and her finger tips on her left hand. Her mother, Morgan, 24, feared she would never see her daughter walk. But after receiving prosthetics (bottom inset) last year, the toddler began practicing with her new limbs. And now, 12 months later, Aubrielle has finally taken her first steps (right) and her family couldn't be more proud.

Former Gladiator James Crossley advises on fighting the flab past 40. Says that age is no barrier when it comes to fitness and everyone can do it. He uses techniques such as setting high stake goals.

A young man from India with four legs has appealed to doctors to amputate his two extra limbs. Arun Kumar, 22, was born with two extra legs growing from his lower back.

Emily Street, 35, from Cheshire claims she has experienced four pain-free labours using hypnotherapy and breathing exercises - before enjoying a three-week orgasm.

Charlotte Abramow, 23, who lives in Paris but is from Belgium has been documenting her elderly 84-year-old father Maurice since he was first diagnosed with cardia cancer in 2011.

Researchers at McGill University in Canada questioned 178 people on their habits and gadget use. They found that those who were lonelier tended to anthropomorphise their possessions more.

Boy dies two weeks after contracting polio-like disease that is sweeping the US

A six-year-old boy has died after contracting a mysterious paralyzing polio-like disease which is sweeping the US. Daniel Ramirez (pictured left and top right with his parents Marijo De Guzman and Jose Ramirez, and bottom right as he fought for life in hospital) was admitted to Seattle Children's Hospital on October 15, with slurred speech, drooling, incontinence, and pain in his leg. At first his parents thought he had a stomach ache. On Sunday, two weeks after being admitted to hospital, tests revealed he was brain dead. He is one of hundreds to have contracted the disease in the US recently. The disease was first identified in 2014 when more than 100 children were hospitalized. Scores of them are yet to make a full recovery. Experts fear this year's outbreak could be worse than in previous years. So far, the medical community remains largely ignorant about what causes the disease and how to treat it.

British researchers discovered sleep deprivation can be linked to taking on an extra 385 calories a day - enough to pile on the pounds - as people ate more fatty food and protein.

Simple behaviours such as holding up objects to show or share are as important as a child's first word, researchers from Manchester have claimed.

Mother-of-two Jess Wheller, from Melbourne, has opened up about her struggles with weight gain, weight loss, bulimia and poor self esteem. But after becoming a mum, she's more confident than ever.

Meabh McHugh-Hill is lucky to not be blind after she left contact lens in for too long

Meabh McHugh-Hill (main), 23, from Liverpool, was in pain after she had kept her lens in for 10 hours - slightly longer than recommended. But because of the length of time it was in her eye for, it had become stuck to her eyeball. In a desperate attempt to take it out, she accidentally tore part of her cornea (inset). It forced her left eye shut and made her right sensitive to light. Doctors told her to spend five days in bed with the curtains drawn to prevent any light from being let in - which was causing her pain. Luckily, she escaped losing her eyesight but has been warned she will never be able to wear contact lenses again.

Researchers from the EpidStat Institute, US, also found that eating up to one egg each day had no association with coronary heart disease - a leading killer.

Palatin, the manufacturer, said the experimental drug, bremelanotide, showed statistically significant improvement versus placebo on scales measuring levels of desire and distress.

Overall, slightly more than one-third of the 8,700 women in a study by the University of Texas Health and Science Center in Houston failed to stick with their prescribed hormone therapy regimens.

C&J; Nutrition, aka Maryland-based Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh, from New York City, say the secret to effective weight loss is eating the right thing at breakfast - do you agree?

Experts at Imperial College London found 45 per cent of women who had experienced a miscarriage were displaying symptoms of PTSD three months later.

Prescribing drugs to break this cycle of offending and re-offending would be controversial - but scientists believe it could help reintegrate convicts into society after studying Swedish convicts.

Burlesque dancer diagnosed with alopecia while pregnant speaks out

Megan Phillips, from Christchurch in New Zealand, was 30 weeks pregnant when her hair started to fall out. It continued to became brittle and break, before the former burlesque dancer (right) was left with no choice but to cut it off (inset). Five days later, she gave birth to her daughter India (pictured together left). Ms Phillips was diagnosed with alopecia, and hopes by sharing her story she is able to help others.

London-based nutritionist Rob Hobson says that if followed correctly, there are no issues with a vegan diet as there will be no problem in getting all of the nutrients required to be incredibly healthy.

The study, by UK-based online vehicle purchasing firm, SellCar.co.uk, found vehicles are 55 per cent dirtier than computer keyboards in our offices and at home.

In an extensive review of sex studies, researchers at Concordia call for a broader understanding of how to stimulate the clitoris, the G-spot and even nipples and toes to reach an orgasm.

In a nutshell, sexual stimulation focuses our neurons in such a way that we are sent into a trance, blocking out everything else and concentrating solely, intensely on the sensation alone.

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