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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg works out with his daughter

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg debuted his new workout routine today, featuring his new personal trainer and favorite weight vest — his daughter Maxima. In a pair of videos posted on his personal Facebook page, Zuckerberg can be seen, presumably in his Palo Alto, California home's gym, doing a set of pull ups and push ups with his 16-month-old daughter strapped to his back. Zuckerberg notes that his toddler encourages him to do 'more' and called her 'easily the most demanding trainer I've ever had.'

Developed by researchers with the University of Virginia School of Medicine and University of Florida, the new tool is designed to help patients make lifestyle changes to prevent problems later.

One of the reasons we might anthropomorphize an object -  ascribe human form or attributes to an animal, plant, material or object, is because of our unique ability to recognize and find faces everywhere.

The way we text, and even the emojis we use, can say a lot about our mental health. The Crisis Text Line says certain phrases can indicate if a person is feeling stressed, anxious or even suicidal.

Philip Morris has applied for pre-market approval of its heated tobacco device with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The smokeless cigarette contains 90 per cent less toxins than ordinary ones.

Mama June Shannon reveals pain of turkey neck surgery

Behind every beautiful thing there's some kind of pain, Bob Dylan once sang. And no one knows that more than Mama June Shannon, after having her turkey neck removed. A new clip from her upcoming docu-series From Not To Hot has revealed the moment she awoke from the painful cosmetic surgery.

WARNING: Graphic content. In her new book, Curvy Girl Sex, body acceptance activist Elle Chase from LA reveals the best sex positions for plus-sized women.

EXCLUSIVE: The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare has warned the morning after pill could be less effective for women over 11 stone or with a BMI over 26.

When YouTube vlogger Chris Balmert in Ohio lost a bet to his heavily pregnant wife Lindsay she made him try on labor simulator to see if he could stand the pain.

Researchers from Purdue University believe that the nuts can moderate blood sugar levels. These are known to drop in the hours after eating, affecting the cognitive function.

Melbourne woman looks a DIFFERENT PERSON after weight loss

When Daniela Beris, 35, from Melbourne, was refused IVF on account of being overweight (left), she decided to take drastic action. Here, Ms Beris shares her story of having gastric sleeve surgery, which saw her drop from 136 kilograms to 75 kilos (centre, right and inset). 'Finally, I can walk into a shop and try on whatever I want feeling good,' she told FEMAIL.

Nick O'Halloran (pictured), 29, from Edinburgh, has a rare neurological condition that makes him feel as though from three inches below his right hip, his leg is not part of him, and he wants it removed.

Chinese researchers found those who struggled to stay asleep had an 11 per cent greater risk of a deadly cardiovascular event, such as a heart attack or stroke.

A new study, from the Universitat Rovrira Virgli in Tarragona, Spain, has found that eating legumes every day can cut down on your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35 percent.

Researchers have begun the second phase of testing of a Zika vaccine developed by U.S. government scientists in a trial that could yield preliminary results as early as the end of 2017.

Wearing contacts for 10 years makes you six times more likely to suffer a serious eye infection - such as parasitic amoeba bugs that burrow into the cornea - compared to having laser eye surgery.

University of Gothenberg researchers conducted a trial of Equazen on 154 children. Those given the capsules, which cost just 13p each, showed a 64 per cent improvement in their comprehension.

Toddler died after urgent operation was repeatedly delayed

Kayden Bancroft (pictured left and right), aged 20 months, was admitted to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital after being diagnosed with a hernia following a fall. But his anguished family claim he was ‘basically put in a room and left’ despite suffering intense pain while they were told he couldn’t have an operation as there were no beds or a car crash victim had taken priority. They say Kayden (shown inset, with his mother Shannon) went into cardiac arrest but because an emergency phone line was down, and it took nearly 30 minutes to resuscitate him. Finally he had surgery to repair the hernia, but tragically he had suffered severe brain injury through being starved of oxygen and died two days later. Surgeons from the hospital claimed emergency cases were not being given sufficient priority and warned there could be more tragedies if there wasn’t a rethink.

Researchers from Rice University in Houston found that feeling lonely put people at a 25 per cent higher risk of an early death and generally poorer health.

Pre-eclampsia is one of the biggest threats to pregnant women and unborn babies, a leading cause of stillbirth and Britain’s second biggest cause of maternal death.

A new report from the CDC has found that one in four children are being exposed to secondhand smoke from e-cigarettes. About 68 percent of those exposed don't even smoke the product.

Researchers led by Stanford University discovered the answer by accident after knocking out neurons in mouse brains which control breathing.

Chinese doctors grow a new ear on a man's ARM

Leading plastic surgeon Dr Guo Shuzhong (top right), who works at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, performed the complex surgery during a seven hour procedure (bottom right) this week. He announced that blood was successfully flowing into patient Mr Ji's new right ear, which had spent months growing on his arm (left). According to reports, Mr Ji, whose age and first name are unknown, sustained serious injuries in the right side of his face in a traffic accident in 2015.

Supermarket products can contain ominous-sounding ingredients such as 'disodium diphosphate', with sausages containing as many as 30. Nutritionist Fiona Hunter said the findings were 'shocking'.

The odds of the disease more than doubled for those who jobs may have led to frequent dealings with the toxins, which are also known as biocides, researchers from Yale University discovered.

Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, made the remark after announcing a series of cost-cutting measures designed to save the health service £1 billion over the next two years.

By injecting patients with the vitamin, usually found in oranges, they were able to get up to 1,000 times the amount than they would through eating, according to researchers from the University of Iowa.

The woman whose urine turns BLACK when she goes to the gym

Gemma Holtby, from Harlow, Essex, only discovered she was battling an enzyme disorder when her urine 'turned black' and she was unable to move her body. It can be aggravated by both exercise and stress - meaning a visit to the gym or a brisk walk can leave her body attacking itself. Even getting upset when her grandfather died caused her urine to blacken. The married mother-of-two had to quit her job because of the agonising pain caused by her body which, unable to break down fat, breaks down her muscles instead.

The Delays to Improve Snack Choices (DISC) technology, developed at Rush University Medical Center, employs a 'delay' bar that separates the healthier snacks from the less nutritious options.

MPs found that councils are telling private providers to increase costs for pensioners who have to pay the fees themselves.

Patients in England and Wales will be made to wait longer for routine operations under radical plans to prioritise cancer care, A&E; departments and GP surgeries, according to NHS chiefs.

In a post for Sheer Luxe Carla Griscti has revealed 13 foods you can safely eat past their use by date, including those that will last for years after, including tinned goods, pickles and alcohol.

Gorham's disease sufferer has jaw re-built with her TOE

Hayley Dix, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was diagnosed with Gorham's disease at 11 years old. The rare bone disease has caused her jaw to snap in half, leaving her face severely disfigured. The 30-year-old has had her second largest toe amputated to rebuild her jaw. Thanks to the operation, she has gained confidence, found love and is set to marry in five months.

The sedentary lifestyle of many Britons has been laid bare by NHS figures showing a quarter of adults fail to manage even 30 minutes’ exercise a week.

Researchers from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris combined mathematical modelling and psychology to explore how attitudes change.

A new study, from the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, has discovered how cancer cells spread. They switch off their genes so they can infect different tissues.

Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have generated an 'on-off switch' into a weakened form of HIV, potentially creating a new vaccine for the deadly virus.

Heart-warming moment disabled boy, six, gets out of his wheelchair and CRAWLS across the finish line in a sports day race as his whole school cheers him on

Six-year-old Alfie Jones is unable to walk or sit unaided and can’t get around without his wheelchair. But the brave boy took to the sports field to join his classmates and take part in sports day at Tyldesley Primary School - and battled all the way to the end.

Sir Muir Gray claims that type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable but costs the NHS billions of pounds a year to treat, should be renamed because it is caused by the 'modern environment'.

Climate change-induced severe weather has the most immediate effects on mental health in the form of the trauma and shock - and when these subside, they can be replaced by post-traumatic stress disorder.

The industry’s responses so far suggest this anti-sugar drive could well end up having the opposite effect — and put our health at even greater risk.

66 per cent of 'short nappers' said they were happy compared to long nappers. Napping for up to 30 mins can increase focus, performance and creativity. Churchill was known for taking naps.

Chandra Wilson opens up about daughter's mystery illness 

Actress Chandra Wilson, of Grey's Anatomy fame (left), has opened about the struggle to get a diagnosis for her daughter's mysterious illness. Sarina McFarlane, then-16 (pictured right with Wilson), came down with bouts of nausea that were originally attributed to food poisoning. After 10 months without a diagnosis, doctors determined she has cyclic vomiting syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by episodes of severe nausea and vomiting with no apparent cause. Wilson opened about the fear of not knowing what was wrong and is working to raise more awareness of the debilitating disease.

A new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) has revealed the global scale of premature death linked to air pollution from international trade (stock image).

A study of 55,000 post-menopausal women found those who had a history of gum disease were 12 per cent more likely to die over the next seven years, according to researchers from Buffalo University.

Consuming three ounces of the nuts alongside a meal helped to suppress levels of a harmful type of blood fat, scientists from Pennsylvania State University found.

A new study, from the University of Oxford, has found that the viruses hepatitis B and C may be associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

The health service lost 445 full-time doctors in the three months from September to December, figures revealed, with experts saying it exposed the 'deepening crisis' in surgeries.

Workers exposed to electromagnetic fields in their jobs could be at risk of developing motor neurone disease, research suggests.

Taiwan toddler bitten by horse has finger sewed to stomach

The unnamed Taiwanese one-year-old was lifted over the barriers to give hay to one of the animals at a ranch by his mother - ignoring all safety guidelines. But when he was dangled over the two wooden fences, the large black horse snapped at the food in his hand and bit part of his index finger off. His mother, Liu Ching-wen, 41 (pictured left together), panicked and 'didn't dare look', but managed to pick up her son's severed finger. An ambulance was immediately called to the Weichuan Pushin Ranch (inset) in Taoyuan City to rush him away for emergency treatment where they sewed his finger to his stomach (right).

The actress's recipes overlook risk of salmonella and campylobacter, experts say. Her roast chicken has been criticised for not giving an end temperature the dish should reach.

The fashion guru promotes chromium drops, which can become carcinogenic. The NHS recommends 25cmg a day and says it can be harmful. Ms Woodall said it helped curb her carb cravings.

New guidelines have been issued setting the maximum number of calories for sugary items to try to reduce the proportion of overweight children by a fifth in ten years.

Mother Gemma Lilley from Hull, Yorkshire, has begged for help to cure her two-year-old boy Ashton of a 'hot and angry' mystery rash that has left him in agony for over a year

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have designed tiny cancer-fighting microcapsules that can navigate themselves towards cancerous tumors in the body.

A new study, from the University of Michigan, claims that people in open relationships are happier than those in monogamous ones and have high levels of trust and low levels of jealousy.

Brit's 'insect bite' turns out to be FLESH-EATING MAGGOTS

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. A 46-year-old British woman visited A&E; with a painful 'insect bite'. After being sent away with antibiotics, she returned the next day when doctors discovered something 'wiggling' in the sore. They discovered she had been infested with tumbu flies which feast on human flesh.

The University of Toronto has found that people who believe in 'sexual destiny' see a lack of chemistry in the bedroom as a sign of incompatibility and instead of resolving the issues, they end the relationship.

A new study, from the US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, found that the rate of baby boomer women binge drinking is increasing by four percent every year.

At least 50 per cent of NHS patients in England and Wales would have access to out-of-hours’ appointments by 2018, rising to 100 per cent by 2019 under the new blueprint unveiled today.

Curvy model Cassandra Starr, 27, massaged a paste made up of nothing more than baking soda, honey, and water onto the back of her thighs before slapping the area with the back of her hands.

World's heaviest man Juan Franco to have gastric bypass

Juan Pedro Franco,32, (inset) from Aguascalientes in Mexico, who weighed over 1,100 pounds, will have a gastric bypass. He has shed 385 pounds on a three-month diet for the operation which aims to reduce his weight by 50%. He has remained confined to a bed (main) for more than six years.

The latest University of Pennsylvania study is believed to be the first to focus on the role of childhood adversity in the onset of depression during the menopause (stock image)

A new study, from Columbia University in New York, has found that the number of US white adults using heroin has increased five-fold over the course of a decade.

Bristol University researchers assessed every single hip fracture that occurred, slightly less than 250,000, in England and Wales between 2011 and 2014. Around 12.5% happened on Sundays.

All new parents in Hackney will receive the cardboard box traditionally provided by the state in Finland. To be used as a bed, it is said to help reduce mortality rates.

Peterborough autistic girl's year of selfies video

Lucy Harris (inset), from Peterborough, who also has Down's syndrome, started insisting on a daily selfie with her family before bedtime – or she refused to go to sleep. And the adorable girl shows needing a routine doesn't have to be stifling, as she laughs and smiles with her father Terry (pictured together main) and mother Karen in this cute video of all the selfies she and her family took over a year.

The FDA has approved the first drug ever, Ocrevus, to treat the most severe form of multiple sclerosis after 40 years. The disease disrupts the flow of information within the brain.

A new report, from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has found that premature deaths in the US are rising largely due to the spike in drug overdoses in American suburbs.

London-based fitness guru Nicola Addison has trained Daisy Lowe, Elle Macpherson and Erin O'Connor. Here she shares the advice she gives celebs to achieve their enviable figures.

Researchers at Boston Medical Centre are trying to brew their own blood to combat the issue of blood shortages for transfusions.

The analysis by the Health Service Journal (HSJ) looked at the inspection reports of 6,476 GP surgeries - the majority of the 7,700 in England.

Kaleidoscopic images show the brightly-colored, yet deadly, viruses that could be lurking in the body at any time. Up close, the infections are full of bright blues, pinks and yellows.

Paralysed man moves his arm and hand with brain microchip

A cycling accident left Bill Kochevar unable to move from the shoulders down for eight years. But the 56-year-old is now able to feed himself in his wheelchair, using a microchip in his brain that reads his thoughts and translates them into instructions to his muscles. In one test, US scientists revealed last night, he was able to scoop forkfuls of mashed potato from a bowl. In another he raised a mug of coffee to his lips, and he can even scratch his nose. Mr Kochevar, from Cleveland, Ohio, said: ‘For somebody who’s been injured eight years and couldn’t move, being able to move just that little bit is awesome.’ He is the first quadriplegic in the world to have arm and hand movement restored by the system.

Patients are 11 per cent more likely to survive at a specialist unit, the Danish researchers said. The results held true even for patients living 50 miles from their nearest heart unit.

Women desperate to have children are being put under pressure to pay for additional IVF treatment, the fertility watchdog warns today.

The head of the NHS Simon Stevens, pictured, yesterday unveiled a radical crackdown on prescriptions for items which can be bought from supermarkets or chemists.

A new report, from University of Alberta researchers, states that body mass index (BMI) is not an indicator of how healthy you are and that the way obesity is judged needs to be rethought.

There is an increased risk of recurrent Clostridium difficile - which causes diarrhea - with the use of heartburn medications, researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota have found.

A new study, from Concordia University in Canada, has found that teens who start smoking marijuana early have impaired cognitive development and even respiratory diseases.

Rare skin disease allows man to stick cans to his HEAD

Jamie Keeton, aka 'Can Head', has been said to have superhero abilities, but its a rare skin condition that makes his skin pores act like suction cups - letting him stick bottle and cans to his head. Specialists have suggested that the talent stems from his higher than average body temperature, 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeton is also the Guinness World Record holder for 'The most cans stuck to a human head'.

Researchers at the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Montpellier, France analyzed the blood meals of flies to find out what disease they carry.

A new device, created at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, hailed as the world's first 'menstrual cycle on a chip' has been created to develop individualized treatments for women.

Sexual reproduction evolved because of the presence of disease and the need to constantly adapt to resist co-evolving pathogens, researchers at the University of Adelaide have theorized.

Simon Stevens, the head of the health service in England, will roll out a 28-day target next year to speed up diagnosis times.

The study, carried out by three researchers from the London School of Economics, checked on reports of the health, intelligence and social skills of the children up to the age of seven.

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology that inhibits feeding in a fly when it fills its energy stores, which could help experts find the signal in humans to help with weight loss.

Luton boy lives life under blue lights to keep him alive

Ismail Ali, from Luton, Bedfordshire, suffers from an extremely rare liver disease known as Crigler-Najjar syndrome, which affects only 100 people across the world. He is missing a critical enzyme which breaks down high levels of old or worn out red blood cells in his body. Not only does this cause him to occasionally have yellow-tinted eyes, but it can lead to a potentially fatal build-up of toxins in his liver. To break these down, Ismail (main) spends most of his day on a bed powered by phototherapy rays, which he has done since he was just a week old. His family (inset with his mother Shahzia Chaudhari, 43) made the decision to have the specialist bed fitted in a desperate attempt to keep him alive.

Yale University researchers found that 82 per cent of the runners of the 2015 Hartford Marathon that were studied showed stage 1 acute kidney injury after the race.

The FDA has approved the first drug ever to treat cases of moderate and severe eczema. Dupixent binds to a protein to stop skin inflammation and is injected just under the skin.

Research from City, University of London and University College London tested the mental damage of oxygen deprivation, which is a side effect of taking general anaesthetic.

Carys Grant, 23, from Cardiff, was diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum - the same condition that saw the Duchess of Cambridge hospitalised while expecting Prince George.

It has long been thought that having low levels of vitamin D increases the risk of cancer. But the new research, from Creighton University, Nebraska, showed no such link.

A groundbreaking new procedure, led by a New York fertility doctor, will allow women to freeze a slice of ovarian tissue that contains eggs so they can have a natural pregnancy after chemotherapy.

Mother cured of migraines by 'visiting her past life'

Jasmine Charles (left), 27, of Borehamwood, was left feeling anxious, drained and isolated after suffering from the debilitating headaches twice a month for three years. But they suddenly worsened in October when she began to have a recurring dream about the slave trade in the US in the 1700s. Over-the-counter medicines failed to make a dent as it stopped her from leading a normal life, forcing her to resort to unusual means to relieve her pain. The model (right) underwent past life regression therapy – using hypnosis to recover memories of past lives – to clear her headaches in February. Since having the unconventional 'therapy', she claims her migraines have gone and she is a much happier, more confident woman.

EXCLUSIVE: In the latest study, published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the beverage reduced blood sugar levels in adults who were given sucrose-laden drinks.

It is thought to be the first time a treatment has enabled menopausal women to become pregnant using their own eggs.

Birmingham-based gynaecologist Gabrielle Downey addresses a number of myths about Caesarean sections in a piece for Healthista. She says you can breastfeed - contrary to popular belief.

A new study, from the University of Otago in New Zealand and Duke University, has found that being exposed to lead in childhood could be associated with lower IQs in adulthood.

According to fitness instructor Sophie Everard, there is one crucial mistake that many people make after working out.

A West Virginia University School researcher told DailyMail.com why introverts are better workers than extroverts and how they can use their traits to climb the career ladder.

'I was told my baby would die at birth'

At seven months pregnant, Sandra Notman from Kent had been told her daughter was dying from a serious kidney condition. Her parents had already booked a funeral, but baby Rachel pulled through. 'After the delivery, when the midwife said our daughter wasn't dying, it was surreal. I was so thankful I'd not agreed to have the injection that would have ended my baby's life,' Sandra says. 'Rachel was tiny. She looked like a fragile doll. It was very stressful, but it felt like a miracle.'

The little blue pill could be made available without prescription in the UK for the first time. Viagra, launched in 1998, is one of the most successful drugs ever developed and is taken by millions of men.

Due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), tens of thousands have to take drugs for life to escape the pain. Katalin Portik-Szabo, a nanny from London, became one of the first to try the new surgery.

Mothers of children who are obese have revealed why their offspring are overweight, insisting it's more complex than simply allowing them to eat too much junk food.

Measuring a child's brainwaves makes it possible to predict what their reading level will be years in advance, researcher at the University of Binghamton have found.

Water accounts for only a quarter of liquids drunk by five to nine-year-olds, while plain milk makes up only 10 per cent.

Surrey University and Harvard Medical School said artificial light is to blame. Adolescents in hunter-gatherer tribes used to natural light get up at dawn. Screens make teens more tired.

The world's easiest exercise plan

Personal trainer Nicola Addison, of Eqvvs Training in London has devised a unique, low-intensity exercise programme for those who are returning after a long break from working out. These include: the backwards toe tap (top left), standing plank rotations (top middle), twisting exercises (top right), plank presses (bottom right) leg lifts (bottom middle) and side lunges (bottom left).

In a study on young infants, low levels of vitamin B12 - found mainly in meat, dairy and eggs, made them score worse on tests, according to the latest Norwegian research.

Bestselling cookbooks provide readers with little advice about how to reduce food-safety risks, research by North Carolina State University has found.

An unnamed 86-year-old Florida woman, who went to the hospital complaining of chest pain, was found with oil in her lungs from a procedure done 60 years ago to treat tuberculosis.

Doctors have developed a new treatment for men living with an enlarged prostate known as 'UroLift'. The procedure lifts or holds the enlarged prostate tissue so the urethra is not blocked.

Researchers at Queen Mary University, London discovered children who viewed light entertainment programmes scored five per cent worse in mental ability tests as adults (stock image).

Researchers from Indiana University and the University of Hawaii, Mānoa conducted an analysis of 50 studies to better understand the effect of porn on viewers' overall satisfaction.

From aspiring pop star to paralysed in just days

Standing proudly as she clutched a microphone and belted out a tune, 12-year-old Mia Blesky (left) dreamed of being a pop star. However, just days after being videoed she found herself unable to move and just weeks later she was left paralysed from the neck down (right) and in hospital. Mia's family claim she has suffered an alleged reaction to the controversial HPV vaccine, Gardasil (inset). However, doctors claim that her problem is psychological - and the only help they've offered the family is to section her. A harrowing video shows how her health shockingly deteriorated - as she shuffles before lying still in her adapted bed at home and croons softly, unable to move.

It’s estimated that up to 20 per cent of adults refuse to get vaccinations because they are scared of needles. Scientists at the University of California have come up with a solution: the MucoJet.

Patients are left on the drugs for months or years at a time, fuelling a growing epidemic of addiction to prescription medicines.

A new, interactive graphic from Amrita Nutrition has broken down the minute-by-minute effects that sugar has on your body from causing a leaky gut to brain inflammation.

Doctors warn that reheating leftover foods could make you sick if not done properly. Warming rice, chicken and even potatoes in the microwave could grow 'bad' bacteria in your gut.

In a new map from St Louis University in Missouri, countries along the Mississippi Delta were found to pose the highest risk for Zika transmission as well as some on the Atlantic coast.

A new infographic, created by Fairmont, has broken down the numerous health benefits that some of the most popularly-used herbs have, as well as the best ways to store them and other interesting facts.

Notts smoker still smokes 5 a day after losing his tongue

James Upfield (main), 46, who has been smoking since he was 13 and used to puff as many as 20 a day, was diagnosed with the disease in 2013. During treatment, the former soldier, from Nottingham, died twice - once on the operating table (inset: during his time in hospital) and once after his 'lungs exploded'. He also developed motor neurone disease - a rare condition that progressively damages part of the nervous system - following radiotherapy. Now he has to liquidise all of his food as he is unable to produce any saliva and lost all of his natural teeth to radiation. Despite having tried everything from nicotine patches to going cold turkey, he has never managed to completely stop smoking.

After suffering nausea and constant anxiety for a year, Sharon Munro from Aberdeen dropped to 7st. This turned out to be caused by the block of flats she lived in, which was constantly vibrating.

‘Fungus is a hugely under-recognised area,' says Professor Christopher Thornton of the University of Exeter. New studies have revealed fungi could help treat conditions such as dermatitis and asthma.

Unveiling a major cost-cutting plan in the Daily Mail today, the head of the NHS says patients will also be expected to pay for their own indigestion pills, hayfever remedies and sun cream in the UK.

For 16 years Janet Waterton from Cornwall battled an addiction to tranquilisers. She is not alone - new evidence shows a quarter of a million are are left on them for months or even years.

Doctors remove extra limb from Indian girl with three legs

Srilatha Kanchanapally, 25, delivered her daughter (right) on March 21 at Jangaon district hospital, Telangana. Two days later, they were taken to Niloufer hospital in Hyderabad - 87km (54 miles) away for surgery to remove the extra limb (left). Surgeons successfully conducted the procedure on the girl on Friday at the state-run hospital. She is believed to be in good health.

The 55-year-old, known only as Wang, from Jilin City, China, is now begging for help from strangers as he is unable to afford treatment to remove the growth of fat.

Eating large amounts of protein between the age of 50 and 65 can be bad news for your longevity, says Steve Simpson, a professor of life sciences at the University of Sydney.

The findings, presented at the European Association of Urology conference in London, could pave the way for an effective treatment for men who do not respond to Viagra.

Researchers from University College Dublin measured the cognitive abilities of nearly 8,000 children. They were tested at both age three and five for their cognitive abilities.

Boy dies of cancer after doctors misdiagnosed tumour

Two-year-old Charlie Round, from Measham, Leicestershire, died on Friday after an aggressive battle with neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nerve cells. His parents Rachel, 28, and Ashley, 32, first noticed he had a lump on the side of his head and he was unable to support himself in June last year. The couple were repeatedly told the toddler was healthy before doctors finally realised he had a grapefruit-sized tumour in his stomach and another malignant growth in his head. Charlie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in July and began chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital. On Sunday, it emerged that Charlie had lost his battle against the aggressive cancer on Friday.

A drug marketed by the NHS as a primary medication for urinary incontinence has been linked to dementia. Doctors warned that oxybutynin should no longer be used at all.

Frequently needing the toilet at night is a problem known as nocturia and can lead to stress, irritability and fatigue - but a team of scientists have found that a reduced salt intake can help lessen the problem.

This seated overhead press requires you to keep your abdominal core strong while toning your arms and shoulders and helping your posture, says Nadya Fairweather, founder of u-shape.co.uk.

'There has been a shift in focus,' says Michelle Morrey, group fitness manager at London's high-end Equinox gym. People are realising the importance of a holistic approach to fitness.'

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