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Updated: 17:53 EST

Baby born with her heart growing outside of her chest

Vanellope Hope Wilkins was due to be delivered on Christmas Eve before a rare condition meant she had to be born prematurely by caesarean section on November 22 at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. The condition, ectopia cordis, which was discovered during a scan after nine weeks’ pregnancy, showed the baby’s heart and part of her stomach were growing on the outside of her body. Her parents, Naomi Findlay and Dean Wilkins, of Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, said the first scans led doctors to tell them that 'termination' was the only option. And experts, including the consultant cardiologist, have said that they do not know of a case in the UK where a baby has survived such a condition.

Dr Ford Vox, a brain specialist at Atlanta's Shepherd Center, has broken down moments in Donald Trump's presidency which he believes to show symptoms of predementia.

Diet soda - in reasonable amounts - has been linked to elevated risks for dementia, heart disease, diabetes, disrupted gut flora and more, so drinking 12 cans of Diet Coke a day could really wreak havoc.

Booze Traveler host Jack Maxwell has blood cancer

The 54-year-old TV star - who travels the world sampling alcohol from different cultures - revealed his diagnosis on Tuesday by tweeting: 'I have cancer. 3 little words, one big sentence.' Maxwell revealed that his only symptom was exhaustion, which he assumed was from traveling. But a biopsy in April 2016 confirmed his diagnosis. He only missed two days of filming the fourth season in Tahiti, Costa Rica and Scandinavia. Pictured: Maxwell (left) during his biopsy in April 2016; (top right) with Stephen Colbert in January 2016 shortly before his diagnosis; (bottom right) in Cuba on the show in the third season.

As a developmental scientist, Kristen Dunfield of Concordia University spends most of her time researching children's trust, how trust develops and what happens when it's broken.

Max Lowery – a 27-year-old former competitive sprinter from London – gives his tips. He has shared a video of exercises that you can fit in over the festive period to stay in shape.

The FDA has sent a warning letter to the makers of Coco Loko, a snort-able chocolate powder that the administration says encourages drug abuse and poses health risks.

A study from Northwestern University revealed that 92 percent of physicians would prescribe marijuana to children with cancer, but those who were certified to do so were reluctant.

Cases of meningitis W have rocketed by 922% in eight years

Shirali Patel (right), who achieved A* grades at Harrow, was forced to restart her medicine degree at Cambridge University after spending three months in hospital (left) with meningitis W. Her symptoms began with a sore throat before quickly escalating. Miss Patel (pictured inset with her mother Alvina, father Dee and brother Kelan) is now barely able to remember her ordeal, which left her critically ill. Her story follows Public Health England data which shows meningitis W has struck 225 people since July last year - despite there still being six months left to run before the final amount is calculated. In contrast, the strain infected just 22 people in 2009/10.

A global survey has found that men and women want sex to last for just over 25 minutes. But the reality is rather different. Houston sex therapist Mary Jo Rapini explains why sex drive can take a dip.

Doctors at Leeds General Infirmary, who treated the unidentified patient and reported the strange case in a medical journal, said the shigella flexneri bacteria caused his reactive arthritis. (stock)

Researchers from the University of Wollongong in Australia found that improvements in palliative care have made death more comfortable. But not everyone who needs the care, receives it.

Researchers from Binghamton University in New York found young adults' mental health is boosted when they exercise and eat meat regularly. Mature adults should have vegetables.

Dr Siobhan Banks and Crystal Grant, a PhD student, who are both based at the University of South Australia, claim that getting a good sleep can be 'tough'.

Boy's letter to Santa asking him to help cancer-struck pal

Luke Bedford says all he wants for Christmas is for Orla Hermitage to live (the youngsters, both from Hertfordshire pictured top right). Orla (left and with her family bottom right) has been battling inoperable cancer since she was 10 months old. She has endured gruelling chemotherapy for two-and-a-half years. But her tumour has grown and her mother says this Christmas maybe their last with Orla. Luke is raising money for The Sick Children's Trust and Keech Hospice Care.

Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota found emoticons are just as reliable as lengthy questionnaires in assessing cancer sufferers' moods but in a 'universal' language.

Fiza Channa, from Karachi, Pakistan, has an umbilical hernia, which weighs more than 1kg (2.2lbs). She cannot walk or run like children her age or fit in clothes properly.

Half of non-smoking, middle-aged people with a healthy weight have clogged arteries, found researchers from the Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research.

Mick Jagger (pictured, aged 29) had the same mischievous twinkle, toothy grin and cheeky dimples as his daughter Jade, now 46, and it is clear that she doesn't take after mother Bianca.

Bullied Birmingham teenager lost over 2 stone in 18 months

University student Olivia Pearsall, 18, from Birmingham, said she was constantly targeted by classmates who teased her for being overweight. The teenager (left, before and right and inset today), who lives in Brisbane, Australia, said she 'wasn't happy with herself' and 'hated' looking at her reflection. The turning point came when she started following fitness bloggers on Instagram and she decided to start exercising. She has lost 2.5st in the last 18 months and said she feels 'happier and healthier' than ever.

Researchers at University of California and University of Rome studied people aged between 91 and 101 and found their mental health was better than their younger family members.

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Emelle Lewis, 22, from Huddersfield, started losing weight at 15 after thinking she was too 'fat' to get a boyfriend. Her spiral into anorexia saw her hospitalised seven times.

Dr Catherine Bell said the series is encouraging patients to use surgeries inappropriately because character, Dr Brown Bear, pictured, is often seen prescribing medicines for minor ailments.

Skin cancer survivor compared to Angelina Jolie

Kentucky-born nurse Tawny Willoughby (left), who now lives in Alabama, went viral when she shared a photo of her face covered in scars and blisters (right) in 2015. Her selfie lead to a surge in public engagement with skin cancer prevention, similar to Angelina Jolie's (center) impact on breast cancer testing in 2013 after she revealed she had undergone a double mastectomy because she was diagnosed with the BRCA1 gene, now known as the 'Jolie gene'.

A traditional symphony may be performed by brass, woodwinds, percussion and strings, but one scientist believes she’s found another unlikely instrument: heartbeats.

The Health Secretary urged the public to overcome a ‘fatal reluctance’ to discuss the issue and back the idea of having to opt out if they do not want to donate organs.

Emily Heap's parents, Emma and Roger, both 50, from Northampton, receive judgmental looks from strangers when they eat in public with their severely overweight daughter, despite her illness.

The secret behind Jesinta Franklin's glowing skin

Jesinta Franklin (nee Campbell), 26, (pictured left, right and inset) has some of the most enviable skin in the game – dewy, flawless and downright Instagram worthy. The Sydney-sider has recently spilled the secret on what gives her the enviably glowing skin she is known for. 'The first time I tried this method my skin was incredibly silky smooth for days afterwards; it was brighter and everyone would comment on my complexion,' Jesinta wrote.

The evidence is presented in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), in a report by Dr Kyle Sue, a clinical assistant professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada.

Martyn Lloyd-Kelly prided himself on his clean driving record, with not even a minor scrape during the 11 years that he’d held his licence. So he was devastated when his licence was revoked.

Sherri Coleman recently spent a week paralysed, imprisoned in her upstairs bedroom, because her doctors say they can’t give her the drug she needs.

Dark under-eye circles, acne with excess facial hair, thinning eyebrows and blotchy cheeks could be indicative of a health problem, Dr Susan Taylor explains on the Megyn Kelly TODAY show.

Dermatologist reveals how a Christmas binge affects skin

Alcohol is a diuretic, forcing water out of body and making it harder to rehydrate. It can cause skin to look sallow and make fine lines and pores more pronounced. Alcohol also increases the opening of blood vessels in the skin, which can cause redness and rosacea. The sugar in alcohol leads to increased inflammation, while salt causes puffy eyes and under-eye bags.

Researchers from the National Institute on Aging found that mice on intermittent fasting regimens grew more new brain cells, improving learning, memory and cognition.

'Every couple of years since 2002 I would have constant bowel pain. It was a dull ache, with waves of sharp spasms, says David Calver, who benefited from new kidney stone treatment.

Cara Pressman,15, of New York, was denied insurance coverage for a simple procedure to stop the teen's frequent seizures, even though it is safe, minimally invasive and cheap.

Strictly's Ola and James Jordan shed two stone on SlimFast

Polish-born Ola lost 15lbs while her husband James shed 17lbs – in just two months (her pictured before, left, him previously, centre and after their transformation, right). After leaving Strictly the pair fell into the habit of gorging on takeaways, chocolate and wine. Now they have shown off their new trim figures and revealed how they lost their excess weight – and it's nothing new.

While 86 percent of Americans work at a desk, few of us know how to offset the damage, experts warn. We spoke to a cardiologist, optometrist and a personal trainer about how to gain control.

When little Zed Merrick scolded himself with a boiling cup of tea, his mother Nicky thought he would be left permanently scarred. But pioneering 'spray on' skin has left the boy with no lasting marks.

DR MARTIN SCURR answers readers' health questions, including on the possibility of a link between aluminium and Alzheimer’s which has been the subject of debate for years.

Vegans who do not get enough protein and vitamin B12, which are nutrients found in animal products, have lower energy and acne. New York dietitians weigh in on how to properly diet.

Good Health analyses 12 lunchtime options

Good Health analysed 12 lunchtime options found on the high street revealing how some are loaded with sugar, fat and as many as 900 calories. Common pitfalls include ‘healthy’ veggie options that are anything but, and ‘grab bag’ crisps that are bigger than ones you’d put in a packed lunch. ANGELA DOWDEN shopped for lunch deals and asked Helen for her verdict. We then gave them a health rating.

Dr Milad Shadrooh, aka The Singing Dentist and owner of Chequers Dental in Basingstoke, created his own version of Big Shaq's 'Man's Not Hot' - dubbed the most popular tune of 2017.

The unnamed girl, from United Arab Emirates, was born without any bones in her thumb, doctors at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain revealed in a public statement.

Forty years after a series of sad flukes suggested Antabuse might fight cancer, Danish and Czech researchers have discovered how it works and linked it to 34 percent lower cancer death rates.

The new study of 10,000 new mothers, undertaken by researchers at Sheffield and Dundee universities, may help encourage more mothers in the UK to breastfeed.

Mother issues anxious bronchiolitis warning to parents

A desperate mother has issued an anxious warning to parents after her six-week-old baby's cold landed her in hospital in a terrifying ordeal. Beth Foster's daughter Myah (right) had the symptoms of a common cold, but as a responsible mother she kept a close eye on them. A week ago they went to the doctor and Myah was prescribed eye drops. But on Saturday, the young mother's nightmare began when she noticed her baby's breathing had become irregular and it transpired she has bronchiolitis. Beth (left), 21, from Stourbridge in the West Midlands, posted a gut-wrenching photo of her baby girl on Facebook along with a strong message to other parents.

Children are also three times as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis in later life if their mother had the agonising condition, claim researchers at Odense University Hospital in Denmark

A good, hard workout several times a week can slow down the progression of Parkinson's disease for at least six months, according to a new study from Northwestern University.

Tulsi Adivasi, 18, from India, began suffering with a leg infection at 11 years old. He says he is depressed because he is dependent on his widowed mother, who earns just £12 a month.

Mississippi mother's sore throat turned out to be cancer

Kristin Freeze, 35, from Mississippi, underwent a complete neck dissection to remove a tumor and 18 lymph nodes just weeks after giving birth to her only son (right). She was diagnosed with stage 4 medullary thyroid cancer, one of the rarest forms of the disease that does not respond to chemotherapy. Cancerous cells still live in her body and she hopes new treatment will be available for when it starts to spread.

University College London scientists gave 46 patients an experimental drug. They discovered the pill lowered their levels of toxic proteins in the brain - which is responsible for the disease.

A vibrating plastic boot could help to clear clogged arteries in the leg — initial research shows the boot boosts blood flow to the lower leg and foot by more than 40 per cent

New York man diagnosed with largest heart tumor ever

Jake Cohen, 32, had suffered burning chest pains for years and doctors dismissed his concerns. An MRI at Columbia University Medical Center revealed a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the New Yorker's heart. Now the husband, pictured with his wife Jessica, says he feels lucky to be alive.

Authorities said 26 infants in France have become sick since early December. The recall covers products marketed under Milumel, Picot and Celi brands and affects customers from countries around the world.

The revelation comes little more than a week after the death of a Canadian vaginal mesh campaigner, Christina Brjacic, who reportedly died from sepsis triggered by her implant.

Over 50s with fewer than 20 of their own teeth are more likely to experience frailty in their joints and muscles according to new research from King's College London.

The findings will form part of the upcoming Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, being given Sophie Scott, professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London (stock).

Cancer father needs to raise funds for proton beam therapy

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Dons, originally from Norwich, was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year. He struggled to explain his prognosis to daughter Jessica, 4 and son Edward, 8. The teacher had immunotherapy which has 'bought him time' and shrunk his tumours by half. Now he is appealing for help to raise another £30,000 for proton beam therapy.

One in ten GPs said they had already closed surgery lists to new patients temporarily within the past 12 months. A further 28 per cent – nearly a third – admitted they were considering doing so.

Professor Lesley Regan, who is President of The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), said women should be able to take the drug at home.

David Lancy from Utah State University has warned that mothers and fathers praise their children too readily in the West, which does not adequately prepare them for modern life.

Lia can be disposed of discreetly, avoiding the need to hide the white stick. Said to be 99% accurate, it is made from paper not plastic and repels water for long enough to take the test.

British gran is first to get new breast cancer treatment

Anna Jones is a 65-year-old British woman who has become the first in the world to be given a revolutionary breast cancer treatment through a combination of immunotherapy drugs. Experts at The Christie cancer hospital in Manchester believe the treatment – which operates in a twin attack against tumour cells – could help women, pictured, for whom no other drugs work. The grandmother of two from Rochdale has been fighting the disease for more than a decade. She has previously tried ten different treatments, including several rounds of chemotherapy. But each drug has failed and she is now pinning her hopes on the therapy – a combination of established immunotherapy drug Herceptin and a second drug so new it is only known by the code name R06874281.

A single 500ml energy drink can be cheaper than a bottle of water and contains 160mg of caffeine which is the same as two shots of espresso coffee.

Lord Kerslake has resigned as the boss of London's King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust today and in a statement blamed budget cuts to the health service.

A new study establishes for the first time that the proposed gun control changes following the Sandy Hook shooting led three million more gun purchases and 60 additional deaths in the US.

Fitness blogger reveals her Christmas day exercise regime

Fitness blogger and mum-of-five, Simone Gately, (left and right, with her children) 34, from Halifax, North Yorkshire has her own Christmas day fitness regime to get her guests running around and burning off the calories. One of her tips is to wear a tight fitted outfit to make people more aware of their bloated tummies from too much food.

The life-changing treatment, taken as an injection every three weeks, offers a last chance for women with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) who have exhausted other options.

Many people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s – the most common form of dementia – suffer from psychotic episodes and terrifying hallucinations that leave them permanently traumatised.

Researchers have found it is not only plastic in the ocean which can harm your health, but polyester released by a garment during a washing machine cycle can produce 1,900 plastic fibres.

Man sunburned so badly he poked a dent in his forehead

Cade Huckabay mowed a lawn in Texas after shaving his head for the first time and got a severe sunburn on his forehead. The burn swelled up with so much fluid that he could poke a dent in it with his finger. He posted photos of his burn and dent to Twitter on December 4, and commenters replied with their own beastly burn photos.

As a scientist, a neurosurgeon and an academic who taught brain science at Harvard Medical School, I am fascinated to know how we all perceived these versions of the hereafter.

As the days get colder, an ‘al desko’ bowl of soup seems all the more appealing. But eating at your desk could put your physical and mental health at risk.

The treatment uses a hormone called resistin, found in human fat cells. Tests at the University of California found mice with sepsis had a 100 per cent survival rate when given the hormone.

Smoking one month before or after a boob job can cause the blood to stop flowing to your nipples causing them to fall off. A Michigan doctor uses medical leeches to save them.

The British Dental Association (BDA) warned recently about a ghastly new affliction called the ‘prosecco smile’, seen in women whose front teeth have been rotted.

Presents to make them sparkle like Meghan Markle!

From the ingenious ‘facialist’ tool that might help you look a little like Meghan to the super-smart skipping rope that tells you exactly how hard you’ve been working out, these are the gifts to guarantee a merry Christmas and a happy New Year...

Diary of brave mother paralysed in catastrophic crash

On the morning of August 9, 2015, my life changed for ever when I broke my back in a horrific cycling accident in West Sussex, writes Amanda Newton for the Mail on Sunday. But despite the horrific accident, the mother has been determined not to let it affect her life. From skydiving (main) to horse riding and sailing (inset), Mrs Newton has thrown herself into recovery.

The Countess of Chester Hospital, in Cheshire, has more than 4,000 infrared sensors above beds and doorways that reads data chips on patients' and staff's wristbands to record where they are.

HBO documentary exposes the agony of suicide victims

As suicide rates continue to climb in the US, artists are attempting to provide awareness and perspective through media like Hope Litoff's (pictured) documentary about her sister's suicide and living in the aftermath. The film, 32 Pills: My Sister's Suicide, chronicles Hope's life after her sister, Ruth (pictured, left in inset photo) committed suicide in 2008 and gives an intimate look into mental illness through Ruth's artwork and photography.

Researchers from Goldsmiths University of London also identified substance use, genetics, physical illness, personality, sleep disorders and psychiatric illnesses as factors.

Rick Hay, an Australian nutritional therapist and lecturer in weight management at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, says eating liquorice can help promote sleep.

Researchers from Duke University found that of the top-grossing children's films released in recent years, 87 percent feature unhealthy food, while all include 'obesity-promoting behavior'.

This year less than half of US firms will offer an open bar and most are doing away with the mistletoe, according to a new poll. For those that do have one, nutritionists offer tips to keep control.

Northern Irish family has cost the NHS £170,000

EXCLUSIVE: Marie Jones (top left), a mother-of-three, from Belfast, took an online test to determine how expensive her family was to the NHS. The six-figure sum, which is only an estimate, is from her two elderly parents (top right and bottom left) and 14-year-old daughter (bottom right). Despite sounding relatively expensive, the amount the Northern Irish family have cost the cash-strapped health service is nowhere near spectacular. Figures suggest that NHS England will spend in excess of £123 billion looking after the population over the course of this financial year.

Researchers from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, build on previous studies linking estrogen stored in fat tissue to an increased breast cancer risk.

The 27-year-old, whose identity is unknown, was threatened with being sent back to South Sudan, the war-torn nation in Africa. He was treated at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport.

Ollie Dennan's a real life Christmas miracle

Ollie Dennan (left and inset), now 14 months, wasn't able to move or breathe when he was born and lived in hospital for the first four months of his life. He was born 10 weeks prematurely through an emergency caesarean section, which saw his mother Sarah Dowd, 29, (right, with her partner Lewis Dennan) lose a lot of a blood. Doctors managed to stabilise Ollie, who was then transferred to a specialist neonatal intensive care unit where he was diagnosed with congenital myotonic dystrophy. The rare condition causes a combination of muscle stiffness, wasting and weakness as well as respiratory and neurological problems. As a result, he had to spend his first Christmas in hospital, accidentally dislodging his breathing tube on December 25, leading to his heart rate dropping dramatically. Medics managed to save Ollie using chest compressions, but he continued to suffer worrying palpitations – which only lessened once his parents arrived for a visit.

If you spray when you pee as if a finger is being held in front of a hose, it could be a condition called urethral stricture caused by sex, childbirth, or sexually transmitted infections.

EXCLUSIVE: MedExpress is the first UK pharmacy to offer the option of paying using Bitcoins which leaves no paper trail due to the increasing popularity of the digital currency.

Muskura Bibi, 23, gave birth naturally at Chittaranjan Deva Sadan Hospital in Kolkata, eastern India. Mermaid syndrome is thought to affect one in every 60,000 to 100,000 births.

Colt Knigge, from Meridian, Idaho, has been riddled with lumps and bumps. He asked a nurse friend if she could pop the cyst on his head. Colt's wife Emily filmed the gruesome footage.

Anorexic student starved to death by NHS care 

Averil Hart (right and left, in hospital with her father Nic), 19, from Sudbury in Suffolk, was let down by every part of the organisation that should have cared for her, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman says. Yet the four NHS bodies refused to take responsibility for the tragedy and instead were ‘defensive and protective of themselves’, the report says. She was found collapsed in her university room after losing 2st – nearly a third of her body weight – in less than three months. Doctors had not properly tracked her weight or her mental health, and after she was rushed to A&E;, two hospitals made basic blunders that accelerated her death.

There are three main types of flu virus — A, B and C — and hundreds of different subtypes, explains John Oxford, professor of virology at Queen Mary University of London.

Researchers from the University of Colorado and the University of Southern California are training hairdressers to recognize melanomas in a move that could reduce deaths in under-served groups.

The temporary 'living tattoos' developed by MIT researchers can twist and stretch with the natural movements of the body, and could one day allow for wearables that sense potential hazards.

Ruth Langsford, the host of ITV's This Morning and Strictly Come Dancing star, has revealed how hormonal changes brought about by the menopause have had ‘a huge effect’ on her weight.

Starbucks unveils new 'Christmas tree' frappuccino

Starbucks unveiled a 'Christmas' ice drink on Thursday, available until Monday. A grande, the medium size, has more calories than a quarter pounder with cheese, clocking in at 420 calories, with double the amount of sugar we should consume in a day and almost all our daily amount of saturated fat. Nutritionists warn that amount of sugar, fat and calories is dangerous in one go.

Daveanah Cowie, 21, from Derby, was stunned when her pleas for help were ignored as she cradled her little boy in her arms and ended up running to find a doctor who resuscitated her son.

A link was found between hearing loss and a decline in executive function – the brain's CEO, according Trinity College Dublin. It was also associated with poorer memory of autobiographical events.

Nia Payne, 26, stared into the sun during this summers solar eclipse for just a few seconds in New York. Scans done at from Mount Sinai in New York reveal crescent-shaped damage.

Women at low risk for breast cancer are getting extra screening while the ones that need it most aren't being screened enough, according to a new University of New Mexico study.

Mum gained weight using FitBit after 'rewarding' herself

Fiona Benbow, from West Sussex, piled on a stone after a month of using the device, reaching 19-and-a-half stone. She admits she had sugary cakes and family-sized chocolate bars if she hit her activity goals. She stopped using the monitor and now 'listens' to her own body. She credits power walking with a friend every lunchtime for getting down to 12 stone nd a size 12.

A new study from New York University finds the fatal flaw in the development of the 'obesity paradox,' showing that being fatter does not improve survival rates for those with heart diseases.

We caught up with nutritionist and personal trainer Julian Gaine of MealKit who provides us with his top tips to ditch that muffin top just in time for Christmas.

London-based Netdoctor pharmacist Rita Ghelani reveals what items she recommends. From colds and bugs to indigestion, diarrhoea and hangovers, she's got everything covered.

In this Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by the Montefiore Health System, Dr. Tova Koenigsberg at The Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care in New York shows an example of a traditional mammogram scan. U.S. health officials are beginning a huge study to compare traditional mammograms with 3-D versions, to see if the newer choice might really improve screening for breast cancer. (Montefiore Health System via AP)

The National Cancer Institute is funding a study to shed light on whether 3D mammograms are actually more effective among other questions about who should be screened and how.

Interactive map reveals life expectancy based on region

Using Government data, the map tells users what the average life expectancy is for each region of the UK. However, men from Glasgow should probably look away as the gadget shows they have the shortest life expectancy across the home nations at 73.4 years old. And men living in Kensington and Chelsea are expected to live nearly a decade longer, with data showing they reach 83.7 on average. Camden topped the charts for women. Female residents of the London borough can expect to live until they are 86.4, the Office for National Statistics data reveals. At the other end of the scale, West Dunbartonshire - north-west of Glasgow - had the gloomiest news for women, with their life expectancy being 78.8.

A report published today shows the rate of adults getting vaccinated against influenza this year has dropped 3.7 percent, meaning just a third are protected. Pictured: the uptick in flu diagnoses.

Using the internet, we can prepare for appointments, or follow up on issues. But not everyone is keen on patients using the internet this way. Two psychology experts explain how to get round this.

A luxury aircraft interior specialist in Texas offered his tips and tricks to Daily Mail Online for the most comfortable flight . He said his favorite seats are in the aisle and near the front of the plane.

Researchers from the Charité-Medical University in Berlin believe people's internal body clocks likely act as tumour suppressors. Someone is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes in the UK.

London consultant reveals the sore throat survival guide

EXCLUSIVE: As the dreaded 'Aussie flu' is expected to wreak havoc here after already blighting Australia, it is expected that most of us will succumb to a sore throat before the clocks go forward to signal the start of summer. Alasdair Mace, an ear, nose and throat consultant based at Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals in London, says you should avoid drinking a hot toddy this Christmas (bottom right) as alcohol is dehydrating and can worsen a sore throat. Taking aspirin can dampen your immune response (bottom middle) and vaping provides no beneficial effect to the throat (bottom left), Mr Mace said. He added that using a humidifier (top middle) can counteract the drying effect of central heating while eating oranges (top left) and oysters (top right) may also help.

Researchers from the University of Newcastle found people taking painkillers alongside drugs for heart disease, stroke or diabetes are more likely to have diabetes and a 'high risk' waist circumference.

Researchers from the University of Santa Maria in Brazil believe the bacteria that cause mouth inflammation enter the circulation via the gums where they go into breast tissue and cause tumours.

Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark found people who suffer from rapid eye movement sleep behavioural disorder have inflammation in the brain linked to neurodegeneration.

Sound engineers from San Francisco-based firm Charles M. Salter Associates, explored the mechanism of exploding eggs as part of expert witness testimony (stock image).

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles estimate that by 2060, 15 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer's disease, up from the 6.08 million who have it now.

The London-based Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare was accused of discriminating against Christian doctors who may be pro-life and disagree with such contraceptions.

Jacqueline Gold speaks about her cancer journey

Jacqueline Gold, 57, appeared on ITV's Lorraine (left) to talk about her secret cancer battle and revealed that the 'only time' she cried was when the 'first clump of hair fell out'. Jacqueline, who is married to mortgage broker Dan Cunningham, 40, said she thought it was initially 'too harsh' to tell her daughter, Scarlett, who is only eight, why her mother was ill (pictured together right).

Older adults were asked to either learn how to play the piano or complete quests on Super Mario 64 for half an hour each day in the Université de Montréal study.

A study led by the University of Aberdeen found the combined pill and progestogen-only pill have same risk, as do non-oral products such as the hormone-intrauterine system (IUS).

Tammy Peel, 39, from Essex, was rushed to hospital in January where doctors discovered she was suffering from sepsis along with a fatal bacterial infection, known as necrotising fasciitis.

The NHS was "not where it would want to be" heading into winter, experts said (Peter Byrne/PA)

Two anonymous hospital chief executives told NHS Providers, which represents trusts across the country, that their beds were already 98 per cent and 99 per cent occupied.

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