Health

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Doctors perform surgery on boy born with five thumbs

Kyrie Carter, from Fresno, California, (pictured, left) was born with five thumbs between his two hands: two on his right hand (pictured, bottom right) and three on his left hand. The 16-month-old underwent an incredible surgery where doctors were able to remove the extra fingers on his left hand and fuse the two thumbs on his right hand (pictured, top right).

Researchers from Finland claim that body clocks play a role in our eating habits - with morning people possessing a healthier diet.

According to a new study, from Binghamton University in New York, the daily ritual of Islamic prayer can reduce symptoms of lower back pain using proper knee and back angles.

Experts form the University of Liverpool believe eating from small plates could actually fool us into gaining, rather than losing, unwanted fat - by encouraging us to eat second helpings.

A new study, from Harvard University, warns that eating a gluten-free diet could give you type 2 diabetes. The diet has become popular despite a lack of evidence of long-term health benefits.

Empire star Gabourey Sidibe's weight loss surgery

There was a burst of interest in weight loss surgery on Wednesday after Empire star Gabourey Sibide revealed her decision to go under the knife. 'I love my body now,' she told People, posing for a photoshoot months after her operation at UCLA Medical Center in May 2016. Though she refrained from giving exact numbers ('that's personal to me'), she confirmed she got laparoscopic bariatric surgery - i.e. minimally-invasive surgery such as a sleeve gastrectomy. 

Six patients no longer needed to use insulin to control their condition a year after being given the EndoBarrier treatment at Birmingham City Hospital, the latest trial of the device suggests.

This is the moment a spider bite erupts into a bloodied mess. Footage taken from South Africa shows a patient having his wound cleaned by health professionals - and has since gone viral.

The substance, which can be bought as a powder and then be made into a smoothie, also improved blood sugar levels in men with type 2 diabetes, Newcastle University researchers found.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Pheaktra Pov, from Cambodia, was born with a small crevice on the top of his skull, but doctors were baffled and sent him home. Over time it has continued to grow.

Woman claims she was wrongly branded anorexic by doctors

Hannah Leffler (left), 26, from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, shed more than two stone, dropping from a healthy size 10 to wearing children's aged 10 to 11 clothes in 2014 (right: pictured now). But she was subjected to 12 months of examinations before she was eventually diagnosed with gastroparesis the following year. Doctors even watched her sleep and measured her vomit in an attempt to prove that she had an eating disorder, she claims. Miss Leffler, from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, now requires a feeding tube for up to 20 hours a day (inset). She also believes that the NHS is 'putting her life on hold' again after her bid for a life-changing stomach pacemaker was turned down.

Currently, the NHS warns men should exercise caution taking anti-impotence drugs if they have heart disease. But the new Swedish study shows that Viagra may have a beneficial effect.

A new study, conducted by various Connecticut-based professors, found that students who both used marijuana and drank alcohol heavily had worse GPAs than their sober peers.

The entire state of Espirito Santo is now considered at risk for transmission of the virus, the World Health Organization claims. But it believes it could soon spread to Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.

Thin mums and their plus-size daughters at war over weight

Christine Brown's (33) weight is a source of tension between her and mother Carmen, 62, (left). Sue Nickels (69) feels a pang of failure that her daughter Louise, 41, (centre) is overweight but does not dare broach the subject. Thirty-five-year-old Nicola Ockendon’s size and eating habits have been under her 58-year-old mum Jacqui’s (right) scrutiny since she moved back in with her parents.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine claim the findings show our growing understanding of the gut could allow us to treat mental health naturally.

Researchers from the Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that memory training alters brain functions and can double memory capacity (stock image).

Women who take hormone replacement therapy to cope with the symptoms of the menopause may live longer, research from California suggests.

They're wrinkle-free, with age-defyingly smooth complexions. Meet the super-agers: the 10 per cent of women who really do look a decade younger than their age.

Terminally ill Georgia couple reunites after week apart

Jerry and Susan Stros, from Acworth, Georgia, were set to go on vacation when Susan began to complain of breathing difficulty. Doctors eventually diagnosed her with small cell carcinoma. The day before she was set to leave the hospital, Jerry collapsed and was diagnosed with the same form of cancer. The couple said goodbye, not knowing if they would see each other again (bottom right). One week later, they tearfully reunited at their home (left) in a Facebook video that's gone viral.

The testosterone which can cause boys to stop growing early, by closing the plates at the end of their bones during their teenage years, is also thought to cause baldness, researchers have found.

The physicist, who has spoken out about the dangers of artificial intelligence in the past says  our 'logic and reason' could be the only way to defeat the growing threat of nuclear or biological war.

A team at Duke University in North Carolina has identified a molecule which is present in very high levels if someone’s immune system is in a ‘runaway’ state.

Thai boy with cancerous growth on head WON'T have surgery

These are the shocking images of a youngster struggling with cancer.    The 23 month-old toddler, called Khondej, was reportedly diagnosed with the disease nine months ago following a biopsy at Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. He has since undergone a series of chemotherapy treatments and now surgeons want to operate to remove part of his brain, cheekbone and jaw.

A new study from Tufts University has found that soy can actually increase survival rates in breast cancer patients due to isoflavones, which slow the growth of breast cancer cells.

If only we could stay young and beautiful forever (sigh). But diet can help. Nutritionist Rick Hay explains what to eat for ageing skin.

Researchers at the Australian National University have designed a handheld device that can analyze chemicals in objects. It was inspired by the tricorder from Star Trek which analyzes living things.

Teenager left with 'no face' after routine dental work

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Suth Ret (right), 18, from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, developed necrotising fasciitis following a minor procedure to have her one of her teeth removed. Having not had her wound treated quickly enough, bacteria that existed in her throat found its way into her bloodstream. And this meant the bug started to ravage her, eroding away the skin on right side of her skull and leaving her with 'no face' (left). Last week she was rushed to hospital weighing just 5st 9lbs (38kg). She continues to fight for her life, with doctors trying to halt the condition from spreading across her face.

In the study on mice transplanted with human stem cells conducted at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, this directly caused blood cancer in the rodents in two ways.

Specifically aimed at triage, the funding boost is hoped to ease the chronic bed shortage the NHS is currently under. It is hoped it will help to prevent any unnecessary deaths across the country.

A new study, from Indiana University Bloomington, has found that several compounds - mainly caffeine - can protect against dementia by boosting production of an enzyme in the brain.

Could there be life after death? Brain activity continues

Doctors in a Canadian intensive care unit found a patient who continued to release delta wave bursts for ten minutes after they were declared clinically dead. We normally get these waves during a deep sleep. The experiment raises difficult questions about when someone is dead and therefore when it is medically and ethically correct to use them for organ donation.

Resveratrol, which exists in the skin of red grapes and gives the fruit its colour, could stop brain cells from breaking down as we get older, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists claim.

Developed by Babylon Health, it is now hoping to roll the concept of chat-bots for NHS 111 helplines out nationwide. It tells patients which specific service to visit, as close to their home as possible.

The study, from Aarhus University, Denmark, found such effects are gender-specific and depend on whether the eating occasion includes same-sex or opposite-sex individuals.

Women on a diet face the greatest temptation to ditch healthy eating when dining with friends, experts from Pittsburgh have found.

An international group of researchers, funded by New York-based advocacy group Autism Speaks, looked at the analysis of 5,205 whole genetic sequences from families affected by autism.

A construction worker in China has miraculously survived after a steel rod speared through his head when he was at work. Doctors managed to remove the rod after a four-hour-long surgery.

Thousands of men to benefit from new prostate therapy

The technique uses tiny plastic beads to block the blood supply and shrink the enlarged gland – all without an operation. A successful trial in Portugal is being followed up in Britain, with results due back later this year. If successful it could be rolled out for routine use on the NHS. Half of all men over 50 suffer from an enlarged prostate and every year 45,000 have risky surgery to remove part of it. As well as being painful and invasive, the operation can cause loss of sexual function and even incontinence. And researchers said they expected the new technique – prostate artery embolisation – to largely replace surgery as the standard treatment.

A new study from Tufts University found diet to be the cause behind half of all heart disease, stroke and diabetes deaths. Researchers warn that these habits pose health and economic burdens.

Image-based dietary assessment allows those seeking to shed some pounds to record their recent consumption, according to researchers from Oregon State University.

A US study found just four minutes of all-out cycling, followed by three easier minutes, are needed 12 times a week, along with another 90 minutes walking on a treadmill.

Several reports on social media have detailed how Peeps Oreos have turned poop bright pink. But the real danger lies in another area, with the dye having been linked to cancer and thyroid tumors.

Boy died of cardiac arrest on his way to A&E 21 miles away

Callum Cartlidge suffered a cardiac arrest at home in Redditch, Worcester, but instead of taking him to Alexandra Hospital just 1.9 miles from his house medics were directed to Worcestershire Royal Hospital 23 miles away, taking 23 minutes. NHS Trust bosses said patients were being transferred instead to Worcestershire Royal as Alexandra Hospital 'didn't have the staff to ensure patient safety.' An investigation into the tragic incident has now been launched.

Fewer overweight adults are trying to slim down

According to a new study from Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, fewer overweight adults are trying to lose weight despite obesity rates climbing every year in the US. The percentage overweight or obese adults who said they were trying to slim down fell from 55 percent in 1988 to 49 percent by 2014.

The idea is that, with weeks of games to catch up on, they'll have plenty to keep them occupied while they recuperate on the sofa for a few days.

A common misconception that many Americans have is to peel the skin off of vegetables. But nutritionists say that by getting rid of the peels, you're depriving yourself of several important vitamins.

Upholstery retailer Moshells has released an infographic detailing the most neglected areas of the home - including pet bowls and curtains - and how often you should clean them.

The award-winning snaps presented as part of 2017's Wellcome Image Awards in London capture mouse spines, cat skin cells, pig eye vessels and even Twitter hashtags in intricate detail.

Newcastle grandmother died after heart operation blunder

Sheila Hynes, 71, pictured inset, suffered massive internal bleeding from the error. A second operation to get her heart working failed and she died in intensive care a week later. The surgeon in charge – Asif Raza Shah – is still employed by the NHS hospital and has not been disciplined. Mrs Hynes’s family, main picture, say their lives have been destroyed by her death at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital in April 2015.

A leading expert has suggested that junk food be wrapped in plain packaging - in a similar manner to cigarettes - as a way of 'regulating desire' in the fight against obesity and overeating

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dr Osama Makkia, from Syria, spent 20 minutes scraping the pus out of his patient's enormous growth, which he believes was caused by bad oral health.

Flavonoids, which are abundant in blueberries, are likely to be an important component in causing these effects, University of Exeter experts discovered.

Emma Cannon, fertility expert and author of new book, Fertile: Nourish and balance your body ready for baby making reveals the top five fertility mistakes men make.

DeepMind is on the verge of becoming a much-needed medical breakthrough. Owned by Alphabet, Google's parent company, it claims it can detect 92.4 per cent of tumours it scans for.

The findings, published today in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, reveals married or live-in couples had sex 16 fewer times per year in 2010-2014 compared to 2000-2004.

Abi was able to survive abdominal surgery at 23 weeks

Abi Peters (pictured with her parents Louise and David), born at 23 weeks at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, was given a 'less than a 10 per cent chance' of survival and is believed to be the youngest patient to survive major abdominal surgery. She weighed 1.3lbs (609g) - about two-thirds of a bag of sugar - and was smaller than surgeon Zahid Mukhtar's hand (inset). However, extraordinary as Abi's story undoubtedly is, the survival of a baby born at just 23 weeks is becoming less and less unusual. As many as 70 per cent of babies delivered at 23 weeks now survive at some hospitals, figures show.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to show any benefits - or harms - of doing the standard procedure.

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Wakeling, 30, from London, suffered from asthma for as long as he can remember. He adopted the plant-based diet and found his symptoms had stopped.

Carrying extra pounds around the waist is linked to a range of conditions that can harm an infant's brain that are linked to cerebral palsy, University of Michigan researchers found.

Professor Philippe Grandjean, from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, says the health benefits of getting your five a day are partially cancelled out by pesticide chemicals.

Experimenting with his own wisdom teeth, Dr Dr Tom Bierman of the San Diego Dental Studio demonstrated the devastating effect cola and energy drinks can have on your teeth's enamel.

Every year, thousands of hospital patients are killed by the Clostridium difficile bug, commonly contracted by the sick or frail. Scientists at OstriGen in Massachusetts are using ostriches to create a cure.

Worthing has the most 100-year-olds in all of Britain

Joy Trussler just turned 100 and is getting over the birthday celebrations. Her gifts included 32 cards, three cakes and a letter from the Queen. She is one of 26 centenarians in Heene ward, Worthing. Joy's secret, she reckons, is a pint of Guinness a day. 'I've got a box of them there,' she says, gesturing behind her armchair. 'But I started having more than one a day, so I have a little less now.' Her love of flower arranging may be another factor, she thinks.

The discovery, by scientists at King’s College London, could allow doctors to mimic the body’s method of regulating blood pressure, such as by stimulating the nerves with enzymes.

Dr Daniel Glass, a consultant dermatologist at both London North West Healthcare NHS Trust, assesses some of the most popular hand creams. THe prices range from £1.49 to an unbelievable £109.

According to new research by Oregon State University, people who orgasm at least once a day are far more likely to enjoy their jobs, work hard, and move up the career ladder.

The new method, which was devised by bio-engineers at the University of California in San Diego, relies on methylation of DNA - a process that controls how genes are expressed.

Most of us follow common health tips, thinking they're based on proper research. Still, a U.S. scientist has revealed that the target of 10,000 steps a day, recommended by the NHS, isn't based on science at all.

Traditional methods of measuring heart risk are flawed, according to experts. Body mass index (BMI) calculators fails to distinguish between muscle and fat and so offer misleading results.

Three dads get joint vasectomies as a gift to their wives

Paul, John and Basilio, three dads in Los Angeles, normally spend their time together sat watching sports - when they're not changing diapers or chatting about the kids.  But this year, they decided to get together for a more unusual activity: getting vasectomies.  Having each had two children with their respective wives, they are content with the size of their families. 

An app called Recovery Record has helped innovate treatment for eating disorders by letting you track the meals you eat and how you feel about them - in an attempt to reach more people.

NHS data show that in the past decade, hospital attendances in England for children under 14 with sleep disorders have tripled. Some experts have connected this to the use of smartphones after bedtime.

Ray, from Sussex, has suffered from several serious illnesses including Lyme disease and malaria during his expeditions for programmes such as 'Ray Mears' Bushcraft' and 'World of Survival'.

When John Spalding from Worcestershire woke up with flu symptoms in December 2014, he simply called in sick from work at the local surgery. Just ten hours later he was killed by meningitis W.

Thousands pained by poor artificial limbs from the NHS

Ten years ago, Victoria Marks from Cornwall had to amputate one of her legs. Since then the mother of two has been fitted with 'dozens' of prostheses, all costing £5,000. Tired of the constant pain, she gave up. 'But each one has been useless and I've had to send them all back as they didn't fit,' says Victoria. 'They would rub my skin so much it would be raw and bleeding.'

A survey from the American Association of Orthodontists has revealed a rise in the number of DIY teeth-straightening techniques - and they say the risky at-home hacks just don't work.

A new study from the University of Colorado found that the rate of children dying from undiagnosed cancer has risen despite advances in medical care - up to four times what was reported.

Last year, Robert Holt from London was diagnosed with bowel cancer for the second time, but his body was no longer responding to treatments. He became one of the first to try the new 'chemotherapy bath'.

Following his cancer treatment, Roy Beatty from Kent suffers from osteoporosis. He broke a rib during a recent motorcycle competition, and asks Dr Martin Scurr if this means he has to retire.

Agony of Texas boy, 6, who suffers from COMMAD

Orion Withrow, six, from Austin, Texas, has a rare deaf-blind condition known as COMMAD. The condition leaves him unable to walk or talk, an abnormally formed head and eyes, and albinism. Fewer than one in a million are affected, although Orion's chances were raised because he was born to two genetically-deaf parents (seen right with his mother, Heather).

More than 70,000 children were treated for injuries related to the alcohol-based gel between 2011 and 2014, according to new figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Doctors discovered that the boy, from India, had been playing on a field plagued by the furry animals at roughly the same time when his symptoms began.

Researchers from the University of Granada found that just under half of all schoolchildren are carrying an amount higher than what is deemed safe on a daily basis.

Conducted at Furness General Hospital, Cumbria, the ground-breaking operation, which went on for two-and-a-half hours, took place without general anaesthetic.

The diet – which keeps white bread, red meat and sweets to a minimum – significantly reduced the likelihood of oestrogen-receptor negative breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

Lorna Nickson Brown discovered she had thyroid cancer

Lorna Nickson Brown, from Birmingham, who has played a part in Agatha Christie's Poirot, Holby City and Doctors, has shared pictures of her neck in the hope that others will become aware of the symptoms. The 26-year-old's Twitter post includes a photo taken before she was given the diagnosis (pictured: the lump in her throat), and a second after having surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Nick Curtis and his wife Ann are both in their 50s but his wife is ageing far better than him. He has decided to turn to the woman who has a track record of helping men change their eating habits.

KATIE HOPKINS: Surgery could have been the end...

In plain English, a brain tumour (scan pictured inset) gave me four fits a night and seizures powerful enough to throw my shoulders from their sockets 43 times in 12 months. There were never any guarantees with the surgery – no one could say I would make it through, or make it back as me. There were just percentages. The percentage chance of not making it back? Less than ten. Percentage of making it back with some damage to the left arm and left leg? Much higher. Percentage of being changed? Certain.

Scientists have discovered a link between sexual performance and blood type. Research suggests that those of A, B or AB blood type are more likely to suffer from impotence or erectile dysfunction.

Gullible patients are being encouraged to take needless and expensive private medical tests, the government has warned. The tests can cost up to £2000 and include full MRI scans (pictured).

CSIRO launches NEW low carb diet plan backed by science 

Putting down the toast and picking up a steak might be the key to getting your dream body, according to science. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has released a book outlining their new low carb, high protein diet, which they say will help you not only lose weight, but be healthier on the whole. The book includes recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, exercises as well as information about the science behind the diet. And pasta and bread ARE still allowed.

Patients will be able to use Uber for journeys including appointments and generally getting out-and-about when they might otherwise be housebound or reliant on family and friends.

Just four out of ten members of the public are prepared to attempt to keep someone alive undergoing a cardiac arrest using first aid. But if they did 1,000 lives could be saved yearly.

Plight of Venezuela’s epileptic patients

With 85 of every 100 medicines now missing in Venezuela, everyone is struggling for healthcare. Anti-convulsants are among the toughest drugs to find, Venezuela's main pharmaceutical association said. Due to untreated convulsions, patients that would otherwise be functional have now developed severe disabilities affecting their mobility or speech. This photo essay by Reuters offers a glimpse into the lives of the country's epilepsy sufferers.

Paediatricians have suggested that using sprays – and also some colouring shampoos – could raise the risk of the genital condition hypospadias.

The surgery, called intramedullary high tibial osteotomy (IMHTO), sees the surgeon remove a wedge of bone in the tibia in order to straighten out the bone. This alleviates pressure on the knee joint.

There seemed one obvious way to put them to the test: volunteer my own forehead for a half-and-half trial, by using so-called ‘Botox gels’ on one side, and having the injections on the other.

Ollie, 29, is allergic to leather and some metal and says: ‘I got a reaction on my wrist and then tested positive for both. Now I have to swap watches regularly.'

Obese Pennsylvanian woman discovers 140-pound tumor

Mary Clancey, 71, from Saint Clair, Pennsylvania, always assumed she was destined to be overweight at 350 pounds (left). After going to the hospital for blood clots in her legs, doctors discovered a 140-pound tumor inside her ovaries (inset). After a five-hour surgery, where the tumor and excess skin were removed, Mary was left weighing 147 pounds (right).

Scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered the same gene that gives ginger people a higher risk of skin cancer also sets them up for the debilitating and fatal brain disorder.

A new report from Rush University in Chicago has found that our sleep-tracking apps keep us up at night because we become so anxious over not getting a proper night's rest and, thus, stay awake.

New research has suggested a tried and tested way of preventing a winter cold; vitamin D. Scientists have highlighted its importance in a major study - and now shops are seeing a surge in sales.

Noctiva is a nasal spray, designed to be taken twice-daily, that increases absorption of liquid into the kidneys, slowing urine production. Nighttime weeing affects 25 million Americans.

It's bad news for those living in Guangzhou, China, as the study found they are most likely to lose their hearing from living in a loud city. While Zurich, Switzerland, has the lowest risk.

Parents' desperate court battle to let their baby son live

The young parents of a desperately sick baby will today beg the High Court to keep him alive – after a hospital said it would be best to let him die. Six-month-old Charlie Gard (shown top right) is believed to be only the 16th person in the world to be diagnosed with his ultra-rare genetic condition. His heartbroken mother and father - Connie Yates and Chris Gard (pictured main and bottom right) - are in a race against time to raise money for Charlie, their only child, to receive pioneering treatment in the United States. But they were devastated when his doctors in Britain said the baby’s hospital life support should be withdrawn so he could die with ‘dignity’. Now the High Court in London will decide Charlie’s fate, with an initial hearing taking place today.

Certain foods have an effect on the body known as thermogenesis, which uses up more energy to 'burn' calories, and thus more fat. May Simpkin reveals the top eight foods that you likely have.

This Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, photo shows the ingredients label for almond milk at a grocery store in New York. Dairy producers are calling for a crackdown on the almond, soy and rice "milks" they say are masquerading as the real thing and cloud the meaning of milk for shoppers. A group that advocates for plant-based products has countered by asking the Food and Drug Administration to say foods can use terms such as "milk" and "sausage," so long as they're modified to make clear what's in them. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

Dairy farmers are lashing out as it becomes increasingly likely that food companies will have federal backing to use the words 'milk' and 'sausage' - as long as they make clear the ingredients.

You can now see where your city ranks in unhealthy behaviors thanks to a new, interactive map from the CDC's '500 Cities Project'. Gary, Indiana, took first in three categories.

Jaxon Buell, from North Carolina, is two and a half and has a rare brain malformation. Despite prognoses saying he would die after birth, Jaxon continues to develop his memory and motor skills.

From a 100g feather to a 78st grizzly bear, a new interactive tool developed by British insurance firm LV= allows users to get a rough calculation of how much their stresses weigh.

Known as the sympathetic nervous system, the effects were found to improve children's cognitive ability, according to researchers from the Tokyo University of Agriculture.

Baby girl born with her heart on the outside of her chest

Tazmina Khatun, 28, from a village in Assam in northeast India, gave birth to her daughter at a state-run hospital earlier this week. But she was left shocked when she realised that her girl's heart was beating on the outside of her body (left and right) due to an extremely rare condition. Immediately whisked away for treatment, doctors managed to save her life before she was transferred to another hospital. But her parents are still worried she may die, with her preparing for life-saving surgery to put her organ back inside her chest.

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology examined the health impact from 2.6 million affected cars sold in the country under the groups brands, VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat.

From your new love blowing hot and cold to never introducing you to their friends, these are the subtle giveaways that your partner may not be in it for the long haul.

The secret to looking a decade younger is not just in the genes, it has emerged, as a third of women who appear younger may simply have lived more sensibly, say Harvard researchers.

Facialist Andy Millward has warned against using the popular charcoal face masks revealing that the masks - occasionally made with glue - can remove the surface layer of the skin.

How to help your partner overcome their addiction

Desperate for answers and guidance, many turn to the internet for help in dealing with their loved-one's addiction to alcohol (inset). But there's no need to be worried, with a registered psychotherapist sharing her views and guidance. Allison White, a lifestyle coach of Gwyneth Paltrow (main), reveals the answers to some of the most pressing topics for people in that situation. In a piece for Goop , The Los Angeles-based guru explains how you shouldn't force your partner to quit - take a much gentler approach.

Hospitals have been ordered to stop slashing beds.Under a major crackdown, they will only be allowed to reduce bed numbers if they can prove it is in the best interests of patients.

Sir Bruce Forsyth (pictured) has spent five nights in intensive care after being diagnosed with a severe chest infection. The ailing star was rushed to hospital having fallen ill on Sunday.

Just this week, researchers from the University of Florida found that probiotic supplements can help to suppress hay fever symptoms by boosting the count of T cells.

They are handing out potentially dangerous drugs to patients who may be underage, unsuitable or at risk of developing severe side effects, the health watchdog warns today.

Drugs giants including Bayer, Novartis and Pfizer have lowered the costs of 14 key cancer medicines after the NHS threatened to stop paying for them following a review of costs.

Researchers from the University of Oxford have predicted that robots built in our own likeness will one day be used to grow anatomically accurate skin, muscle and tendons for those in need.

Naked and Afraid star quits after attack by flies

The latest female star of Naked and Afraid has been forced to quit to seek medical help after a swarm of flies left her with a full-body rash.  Anastasia Ashley, an internationally-recognized professional surfer, joined YouTube star Cory Williams to try to make it for 14 days in the wild on a tropical island.  However, Daily Mail Online can reveal the 30-year-old blonde has had to tap out of Discovery's show early - and this photo shows why. 

From pins, to pliers, to pure muscle, the internet is filled with innovative would-be doctors using household tools to release the yellowy build-up of gunk. This, however, is a whole new world.

A study by the Ohio Colleges of Medicine found those who eat in have a 26 percent lower risk of obesity, and those who do not watch TV cut their obesity risk by 40 percent.

Fast food increases anyone's risk of cancer and diabetes. But it is particularly dangerous for teenage girls, whose mammary glands are rapidly developing, a new UCLA study concludes.

Experts argue America should follow the Netherlands and Australia in dropping the Pap test in favor of HPV tests. And some warn even that is not enough to spot 'silent killer' ovarian cancers.

The i-Con Smart Condom, developed by British Condoms, a Nottingham-based company, is billed as the newest form of wearable technology in the ever-growing market.

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