Health

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Chicago's smallest baby at 13 oz goes home after 4 months

Entitan Martins finally got to take home her daughter Eirianna after spending four months in the NICU (pictured left). Eirianna was due in January, but she arrived in October at just 23 weeks - weighing just 13 ounces (pictured right). The 'micro-preemie' is now feeding from her bottle and looks like any other newborn (inset).

A new study from the University of Michigan has found that the weight that women gain after having a baby is often due to their lifestyle and not pregnancy because they put the needs of their kids first.

Though it sounds dramatic, researchers at Harvard University insist they have concrete evidence old food accelerates ageing at a cellular level.

Offered in a private clinic in London, it has helped many patients to achieve more orgasms and a more enjoyable love life, according to Dr Sharif Wakil, who has given the jab to 2,000 women.

Researchers at the University of Southern California believe that a near-fasting regime over a few months is a way to 'reboot' the body.

A joint study from US and UK researchers found that teenagers who report drowsiness are five times more likely to commit violent crimes as adults due to poor attention and brain function.

Jaya Dalvi, four months, suffers from hydrocephalus - a build-up of fluid inside her skull.But her family, from a rural village in a western India state, can't afford to pay for specialist care.

Lonely brothers are deemed a medical mystery in India

Ramesh and Laxman Jadhav (left and inset), aged eight and 13 respectively, from Pune in central India, suffer from a rare genetic disorder. As a result, they have no teeth and live solely on a liquid diet. The brothers (right) also have high cholesterol, blood pressure and suffer from arthritis. But doctors are unsure as to what is causing them to age so quickly. And to make matters worse, treatment can only be given once their condition is confirmed to minimise any danger.

Researchers at the universities of York, Leeds and Helsinki have now found there are many signals are dispersed throughout the virus rather than in one place.

Unprecedented research by the University of Bath has revealed the 'tipping point' at which blood sugar levels become so dangerous they cause the neurological disease.

New research from the University of Sydney suggests that sufferers of back pain - a common problem across the world - are actually 13 per cent more likely to die early from any cause.

Difficulty making decisions can be one of the earliest warning signs that all is not well with your mental health, according to Sally Brown, a Bedford-based registered therapist.

Those exposed to several months of work pressure weigh more than their relaxed colleagues, a study conducted by researchers at University College London suggests.

Angie Richards, 34, from Dover in Delaware, US, first met Brian, 33, whose bones and organs won't stop growing, on an online dating website seven years ago.

Celebrity trainer secrets: Supermodel Jourdan Dunn's workout revealed - and her boxer brother who is also her PT gives his top tips

Supermodel Jourdan Dunn gets her toned figure by working out with her personal trainer brother, Antoine (pictured left). Antoine puts Jourdan through a mix of cardio, weigh training, yoga, barre core and boxing (pictured right in a workout session). At a recent KOBOX class event, Antoine Dunn revealed how you too can get a supermodel body.

Experts now recommend ten portions of fruit and vegetables to ward off disease. This would prevent 7,200 cancer deaths and almost 14,000 from strokes every year, London researchers claim.

While many may not want to know the pain which awaits them, the research by the University of Adelaide could help people change their activities to lower their risk.

Erick John Rwabirire, 17, from Uganda was born with a rare bone disorder that caused a tumour to grow and cover his face. He had surgery to remove it but it sadly grew back.

Imperial researchers say fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death.

A weight loss drug could help thousands of people avoid diabetes in the same way statins are used to ward off heart disease, according to a landmark trial, British scientists have found.

Boy, 8, gets new hand made from his FOOT bones in surgery 

Lal Ding, eight, from Baltimore, Maryland, was born with a 'radial club hand' (pictured, top right). It caused his forearm to be shortened, his right hand to be bent at a 90 degree angle, and left him with no thumb. In the surgery, the first of its kind surgery performed in the US, doctors used bones from his foot to straighten his wrist and give Lal back his mobility (pictured, bottom right).

A quarter of adults say they drink alcohol before nodding off, up from 16 per cent four years ago, according to a survey of 5,002 British men and women.

Hanna Sillitoe, 37, from Manchester, struggled with chronic skin conditions for 20 years which left her constantly in pain and so self-conscious she became 'lazy, fat and covered up all the time'.

People who consistently slept for more than nine hours each night were twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, researchers from Boston University Medical Center found.

For most sex is very pleasurable. However for others, it can be quite the opposite. One out of every 100 people suffer from headaches associated with sexual activity (HAS).

Parents share image of the moment their baby died

Louise and John Done, from Bolton in Greater Manchester, have shared a heartbreaking image of the moment their baby, left before his illness, died in their arms after being 'ravaged' by the meningitis they thought was a common cold, right. The family had to make the painful decision to turn off Harry's life support after doctors told them the infection had left him brain damaged. Louise said: 'We didn't want him to suffer anymore. We had a priest come to bless him and then they took him off the machines and we held him. That was the moment he passed away. He passed in my arms.'

A cost-cutting scheme being imposed by two health trusts in Cheshire will refuse the operations to anyone with a body mass index above 35.

Bright children are twice as likely to booze and have a 50 per cent higher chance of using cannabis during adolescence, scientists from University College London found.

Norwegian and US scientists found women infected with or who had a flare-up of herpes during early pregnancy were twice as likely to have an autistic child. One in 5 Americans have the virus. 

Researchers from George Mason University found antimicrobial protein fragments in the blood of Komodo dragons that protects them against infections. This could help fight superbugs.

The haircuts as anti-ageing as a FACELIFT!

When Maria, 51, was given a new breed of anti-ageing haircut, her friends struggled to put their finger on what was different. Her wrinkles appeared to have been gently smoothed away, her cheekbones were more pronounced and her face looked slimmer. And though such haircuts are usually more expensive than a standard cut and colour, they are far cheaper than surgery - without the health risks of invasive operations, which require a general anaesthetic and significant recovery time. But do they work? We look at some of the key styles on offer and the changes they could make.

A study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that men who workout strenuously, and for a prolonged period of time, have lower libidos than those who do lighter exercise.

A study in the UK found that women tend to be more perceptive than men when determining another person’s emotion based only on their eyes and eyebrows, especially reading vulnerability.

The study of 492 Brazilian women found that the rate of occurrence of severe periodontitis was 44 per cent lower in those who received osteoporosis treatment - drugs that work similar to estrogen.

Former Playboy model has her breast implants removed

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Karen McDougal, 45, from Phoenix, Arizona had her implants removed last month after they left her bed bound causing her vision loss, black outs and severe migraines. She says that since having them removed her health has improved dramatically. Pictured: Karen before having her implants removed (left) after surgery (right) and the implant (inset).

According to experts from Ohio State University, chemical reactions in the body provide a mother with tell-tale signs of whether she's carrying a boy or a girl.

Women in South Korea are projected to reach 91 by 2030, mainly due to investments in their health care. While the US will have one of the lowest rates in the western world.

Cat owners no longer need to fear being driven mad by their pets. Scientists from University College London discredited a link between a common feline parasite and psychosis.

By analysing tweets, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology were able to predict how likely someone was to succeed in their diet with 77 per cent accuracy.

Being better educated will give you a better memory, but scientists now say it will not stop you losing it as you get older after a study of 11,000 people from University College London.

Research, published in the Annals of Oncology, suggests male death rates from cancer have dropped 8.2 per cent across Europe over the past five years, but for women they dropped just 3.6 per cent.

Ava Twomey, from Cork, Ireland, has a drug-resistant form of epilepsy known as Dravet syndrome. As a result, she can be plagued with as many as 20 horrifying fits a day.

A virus found only in the cute, cuddly pets was found to eradicate an aggressive form of bone marrow cancer in mice, scientists from the Medical University of South Carolina discovered.

Thai teacher has 10kg tumour bigger than his HEAD

Watchara Nadee (main and inset), also known as Kru Lek, from Thailand, discovered that he had cancer in his shoulder last year. When his lump started to swell larger than normal, he began to worry and decided to seek hospital treatment. Despite being severely ill, the teacher still manages to go to work and educate children at the Nakhorn Sawan Technical College. Kru only has access to medical insurance, but it is limited to 100,000 Thai baht (£2,200) each year. But his friend, Monk Bhin, is concerned.

Thousands of new mothers with postnatal depression are being left to cope without medical care. Kerry Rose (pictured) was among those to receive 'zero compassion.'

A new study has warned that the majority of off-label antidepressant prescriptions are lacking in strong scientific evidence. With off-label use comes an increased risk of adverse drug events.

CVS said its pharmacy chain had removed artificial trans fats, which have been linked to rising rates of heart diseases, from its store-branded food products well ahead of a June 2018 federal deadline.

Flexitarians eat meat only occasionally, often saving it as a treat for the weekend or when they go out to eat. As a result, more than a third of evening meals now contain no meat at all.

Experts at the American Association for the Advancement of Science conference in Boston said the modern world is making us fat, lazy and destroying our eyesight (stock image).

Regular use of the illegal drug causes excessive amounts of iron to accumulate in parts of the brain and causes cell death - a known cause of dementia, Cambridge University experts found.

Experts at Duke University have debunked the concept that right brained people are more creative. The study found that creativity depends on how well the two hemispheres communicate.

Whether it's ditching resistance training, not tracking your portion sizes or relying too heavily on the scales, FEMAIL takes a look at the common reasons why you are not losing weight.

Texas hospital lets transplant patients hold removed organ

A medical center is offering patients the chance to hold their own hearts after undergoing a transplant. Normally, hospitals dispose of surgically-removed organs after testing them and taking records. However, Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, has launched an unusual scheme called the 'Heart-to-Heart' program.

Overweight men have a higher presence of estradiol, a female sex hormone, which actually inhibits the male orgasm, according to new research from Erciyes University in Turkey.

In a study on rats, venom from a variety typically found in the Caribbean was found to 'stun' pain and keep it at bay, according to research from the University of Utah.

Despite listing specific criteria, users of dating apps don't often don't contact love interests who match their criteria, researchers from the Queensland University of Technology found.

Regular fish eaters whose mercury consumption registered in the top 25 per cent were twice as likely to have motor neurone disease, researchers from Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, found.

Dr Douglas Scharre at Ohio State University, warns that unfortunately it is not surprising David Cassidy has already been diagnosed with dementia, given his family history.

While testosterone use for one year appeared to strengthen bones and reduce anemia, it also showed signs of worsening artery disease and questions remain about other potential risks.

BBC Radio 4's Steve Hewlett dies after cancer battle

The 58-year-old died in the company of his family at London's Royal Marsden Hospital while listening to the music of Bob Dylan. Hewlett (left) was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in March last year and the news he had passed away was confirmed by Radio 4's Eddie Mair during his evening programme. The presenter was the editor of the BBC's Panorama when Diana, Princess of Wales, gave her famous interview to Martin Bashir in 1995, which was watched by 23 million people. Earlier this month he married his partner Rachel (right) in hospital after being told he had just weeks to live.

The finding, by the University College London, comes from a British study suggesting that drinking can affect the elasticity of arterial walls, interfering with the flow of blood.

Trying to hit the recommended number of steps could be harmful to the elderly. The figure came about in 1960 as the average Japanese man walked 10,000 a day, burning 3,000 kcal.

A new study from Oregon State University has found that a group of genes, called LLCs, appear to become active and respond to some of the stresses most common in aging.

All common coughs have the same cause and can be treated with just one medicine, according to Professor Alyn Morice, a respiratory expert based at the University of Hull.

I was fit, 24 - and diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Megan Tyler, 26, from New York, looked to be the candidate of perfect health. She did CrossFit and yoga seven times a week. Then she got the shock of her life: a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Now, as she navigates the waters of her disability, she's trying to live her life to the fullest before her muscles shut down.

Research inspired by famous Alzheimer’s patients such as Ronald Reagan, Iris Murdoch and Agatha Christie found those with a mild cognitive impairment speak in a more rambling way.

Local health managers are trying to redesign NHS services in their areas so they can be run more cheaply and offer a better standard of care - and MPs are being urged to back the proposals.

They will never know what it is like to be pregnant - but at least men can now feel their unborn baby kicking. A smart bracelet transmits a baby’s womb movements through the wearer’s wrist.

Three nutritionists have shared eight foods to eat to reduce inflammation, which can lead to aching and fragile bones. Try eating beetroot and leafy greens to stop back and neck pain, they say.

Instagram star reveals postpartum photos

Alexa Brown (above), 26, who lives in Arizona, is a mother-of-two and regularly updates her two million followers with posts about her family life (above inset) and fitness regime. She took to her Instagram page to post a picture of herself four weeks after giving birth (above left and middle) in a bid to remind women that what they see online isn't always real and that she still has 'stretch marks and belly rolls'.

If you get stuck in a cycle of ‘yo-yo dieting’ – losing weight and gaining it later – don’t give up, for research suggests this is healthier than never dieting at all, claims a leading obesity expert.

After a back operation in 2015, Rod Stapley from Newcastle discovered he had an abnormal heart rhythm. He became one of the first to try the new procedure, which had him back on his feet in no time.

Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shares the six foods that can improve gut health, which can stop weight gain and help signs of ageing, according to experts.

Relationship expert Olga Levancuka believes adulterers posses some very subtle personality traits - and once you know how to spot them, you can save yourself time and heartbreak.

The reason chocolate cake can be IMPOSSIBLE to resist

Cornish clotted cream is 60 per cent fat, so why do we find it nearly addictively delicious? TV doctor Michael Mosley reveals what cake and smelly cheeses do to our bodies in a new BBC2 series. 'Partly it’s to do with the way the creamy viscosity of chocolate and cream melts and flows quickly on the tongue, feeling smooth,' he writes. 'In nature, fat and sugar are rarely found together. Except in breast milk, where we find the perfect ratio of two parts sugar to one part fat.'

The vast majority of US adults take pills in a desperate bid to keep their immune system stealthy, their skin fresh, and their energy levels high. But a study shows that is dangerous.

Researchers at UCLA's Longevity Institute got groups of people to limit their intake to 750 calories for five days a month for three months. By the end, they had lost weight and lowered their disease risk.

Kissing can be fun but did you also know it can actually improve your health? From giving your immune system a boost to lowering blood pressure, we take you through eight health benefits.

One of the most promising non-hormonal alternatives for a male contraceptive is a 20p pill called nifedipine. Scientists from Harvard University have found the drug can switch off sperm's swimming ability.

As a psychiatrist, Professor Carmine Pariante has treated thousands of people over the past 25 years for debilitating clinical depression. He writes that antidepressants do help in many cases.

Weight gain from bread is completely dependent on how your body, specifically stomach bacteria, reacts to it, according to researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.

We reveal how YOU can get Nicole Kidman's toned calves

She turns 50 this year, but at a recent Oscars nominees lunch, Nicole Kidman showed off calves that defied her years. The Australian actress says she goes running, rides her bike and does yoga. The mother-of-four is also a fan of hardcore spinning (fast cycling on exercise bikes). To replicate her toned legs, we recommend the 'step raise' exercise to work the lower leg muscles.

Chicago teen receives rare heart-lung transplant

Spencer Kolman, 15, from Chicago, Illinois, was the only person in the United States to receive a rare heart-lung transplant in 2016. Spencer was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a disease marked by scarring in the lungs caused by chemotherapy he received as a baby. The disease was causing his heart and lungs to fail. Doctors say he would have died without the transplant within a year.

Listeria - a bacteria found in many foods - can attack the placenta and the lining of the uterus, causing new life to be rejected by the body, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin.

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who take vitamin D supplements are less likely to succumb to colds, flu and infections such as pneumonia.

When doctors told Elizabeth's parents that her heart was struggling and she was not stable enough to move, she couldn't believe her ears. Surely there was nothing wrong with losing weight?

Most people are familiar with health apps, but there are now phone devices that can test everything from fertility to a fever. Experts such as Suffolk GP Matt Piccaver give their verdicts.

Fitbit helps diagnosis mother's serious heart condition

Felicity McQueen, 34, from Western Australia, (pictured) noticed her heart was going 50 beats over the normal rate when she looked down at the fitness tracker. She was then diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm. The condition can affect blood flow and it left untreated may lead to a stroke. The diagnosis finally gave Felicity clarity after 20 years of constant health issues. She is now preparing to undergo her second catheter ablation surgery to try and fix the arrhythmia.

In a U.S. trial, verapamil reduced sniffles in those suffering from chronic sinusitis — which affects one in six people. Sinusitis develops when the nasal passages and the lining of the sinuses get inflamed.

FILE - This Aug. 25, 2015, file photo, Karrie Galloway, CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Council, laughs as the roar of the crowd drowns out her speech at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City. Galloway says her doctors are trying to comply with the law, but there is no clear guidance in the law or from state officials on how to do so. (Leah Hogsten/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File)

Medics claim they have tried to seek guidance on how lawmakers want them to administer anesthesia - a complicated and risky procedure. But no legislators will agree to draw up guidance.

Nearly half of multiple sclerosis patients who received the treatment saw the disease stop progressing for five years, Imperial College London researchers found. (stock)

Former US soccer player, Lauren Holiday, is speaking out about the struggles she faced when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly before she was due to give birth to a daughter.

The wife who FAINTS during sex

Laura Crow (left), 28, from Southend, was diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTs) in 2011, after it was triggered by her first pregnancy. As a result of the disorder, the mother-of-three's (pictured inset with her three children Dylan, six, Ralph, three and Faith, one) resting heart rate is 110 beats per minute - around 40 beats higher than the average person. But triggers including adrenaline and excitement can cause it to peak at 180 beats per minute - which can cause her to pass out. It's led to some tricky situations - and she has even passed out while beneath the sheets with her husband Ben, 28 (pictured together right).

For obese children, around 60 per cent of their BMI has been passed down from their mother and father, University of Sussex researchers found.

A hospital ward (Peter Byrne/PA)

The NHS has the target to end the financial year with a £580 million deficit, but forecasters now predict it will reach £873 million. Experts say the spending is 'unaffordable and 'unsustainable'.

The dramatic reduction – equivalent to closing 24 hospitals – amounts to a 10 per cent fall in NHS beds at a time when the health service is under unprecedented pressure.

By dropping body temperatures from 37C to around 13-15C, the body's functions could slow to a virtual standstill. It would allow doctors more time to treat tumours and would make it more effective.

The thousands still denied the 43p breast cancer pill

Caralyn Duignan, 53, from Crewe, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, but did not learn about the life-saving drug from her GP. Instead, she discovered it from an article online. 'I was really shocked to discover there's a treatment my doctors haven't told me about,' she says. 'There's always that niggle that, despite all the treatments, there could be cancer cells floating round your body that they haven't picked up. When my life is at stake, I want the complete belt-and-braces approach.'

Doctors say the findings done by York Health Economics Consortium show the‘gravity and sheer scale of the problem’. Tragic William Mead (pictured) from Cornwall died from the disease.

An Oxford professor has claimed that too many 'casual acquaintances' will have a disruptive effect on a woman's hormones and could make you 'infertile'. Five best friends are essential to boost fertility.

Children are as panicked being separated from their smartphones as they are being separated from their parents and develop patterns associated with PTSD, according to new research.

Retirement communities like Whiteley Village (pictured) near Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, can help women live years longer than the national average- partly due to increased social interaction.

Cancer mother claims her baby son saved her life

Sarah Boyle, 26, from Staffordshire, says she was encouraged to undergo a biopsy after her son Teddy, now one, repeatedly rejected her right breast while feeding. Two weeks later she was diagnosed with grade 2 triple negative breast cancer. Pictured: Sarah and Teddy during her chemotherapy (left) and at home (right), Sarah with her medic in the hospital (inset).

A team of scientists from three US universities have found a drug combination that is able to grow large numbers of new hair cells in the laboratory - possibly preventing deafness in old age.

Taking up exercise and keeping trim are the most important lifestyle changes to help reduce the risk of relapsing, scientists from the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto claim.

The Royal Berkshire in Reading almost paid £855 for a simple blackout blind. Some hospitals have been paying twice as much for loo roll as others. Several had to ditch pricey drugs because of faulty fridges.

Heartbreaking images show the ravaging effects of Huntington's Disease, after 20-year-old Becky Aspinall, from Oxton, Merseyside was diagnosed eight years ago and can no longer walk.

The injury is regularly seen in rugby players – with several current and former Six Nations stars having had the 'Coke-bottle fix' – including Welsh flanker Sam Warburton (pictured).

Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch helped carry out a number of taste and nutrition tests to see if gluten-free pennes and noodles are better than regular spaghetti (pictured).

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