Health

Updated: 11:49 EST

Newlywed discovers her 'heavy period’ was terminal cancer

Talitha Sargeant (pictured on her wedding day right and top left), of West Sussex, assumed her regular period had started. But just 2 months after marrying her soulmate Mathew, she was told the devastating news – she had ovarian cancer. After gruelling chemotherapy (bottom left), she was told her tumour had gone. But shadowing was found on her chest and abdomen – the cancer had spread.

Acid reflux was linked to a 2-3% greater chance of developing the potentially deadly diseases, researchers from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, discovered.

Between 2006 and 2011, 25 percent more children had to be transferred to another hospital because the original facility was unable to treat them, according to a new Harvard study.

Government figures show 1,887 people have been struck down with norovirus since July in England, compared to 1,649 last week - a 14 per cent jump.

A four-year trial on the gel will be carried out in April. The method, devised by Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute, has already been shown to be effective in an initial 6-month study.

The anatomy of Davina McCall revealed

Davina McCall, 50, has been showcasing her enviable age-defying figure for the better part of a decade, ever since turning her attention from TV presenting to what is now her wildly successful fitness empire. And earlier this week she shared perhaps the most attention-grabbing snap of her rippling six-pack, toned arms and pert bottom yet - posing in a skimpy bikini and trainers in Australia, where she and her three children are visiting her sister. Here, FEMAIL breaks down exactly what goes into maintaining those honed muscles at 50.

Researchers from the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, Italy, found pregnancy scans reveal foetuses show a dominance for their right or left hand in the womb.

Researchers from Emory University found stress can cause women's hearts to forcibly pump out blood, which increases their risk of suffering a cardiovascular-related event or early death.

London-based Emma Hammett says that with simple tweaks, families can avoid injuries from falling Christmas trees, broken glass baubles and too many glasses of Champagne this season.

Chinese baby is at risk of losing his blackened toe

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: The infant's digit became black (right) and swollen after the hair, which may have belonged to his mother, cut off the blood supply. It is believed that the strand of hair was trapped around his toe (left) for more than 10 hours before his father, surnamed Fan, spotted it. Doctors in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan Province, said necrosis has set in and the toe on the boy's left foot may need to be amputated. Local reports state flesh on the boy's toe had already grown around the strand of hair when he was brought in.

Natural decline in lung function over 10 years was slower among former smokers with a diet high in tomatoes and apples, found Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health scientists.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found children who consume fish at least once a week score 4.8 points higher on IQ tests compared to those who never eat it.

A global study found a rise in sex-related Google searches over the festive period. These peaks broadly corresponded to an increase in births nine months later, according to Indiana University.

Dr Nikki Goldstein says couples should have sex for 'healthier reasons' than gifting, and recommends they make time in the bedroom to instead 'reconnect' during the holiday season.

The recipe for a guilt-free Christmas dinner

Experts from King's College London have recommended the healthiest treats to enjoy on Christmas Day. They delve into the festive favourites – such as red wine and dark chocolate – that can provide a host of health benefits.

Dr Rozalyn Anderson, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, claimed that people are often unaware of the ‘amazing fact’ that wrinkles aren’t inevitable.

The World Health Organisation will include ‘gaming disorder’ in its list of illnesses for the first time next year. It has decided to classify excess gaming as a mental health condition.

Researchers from St Michael's Hospital in Toronto suggested substituting animal-based protein with soy, nuts and pulses. Adding high-fibre oats, barley and psyllium brings extra benefits.

Deadly workplace incidents were up across the board, but overdoses drove the rising numbers, killing 217 Americans in 2016, according to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report released on Tuesday.

Myths and misconceptions pop up every holiday season. Here's what science says about some of our most burning questions, from hair of the dog to seasonal blues.

Eating at least one serving of salad or leafy greens every day may delay brain aging in older people, helping them to retain better memories and cognition, according to a new Rush University study.

Grandmother believes cannabis is the secret to her health

Carol Francey (right), 70, from Vancouver, credits her marijuana habit for helping her to manage her arthritis, sciatica and insomnia, saying her medication used to slur her speech and affect her balance. Ms Francey, a former drugs and alcohol counselor, began campaigning for cannabis legislation (left) in Canada with the group 'Grannies for Green' after her son was held back a year at school for smoking marijuana and is encouraging other weed users to 'come out of the closet'.

A rise in the UK birth rate due to migration coupled with a shortage in midwives, an increase in overweight mothers and women having children later in life all contributed, doctors said.

Our routine is thrown out of sync during the holiday period. Loughborough University psychologist Kevin Morgan explains how this wrecks havoc on our sleep, and how to offset it.

Florida has reported 56 cases of mumps in 2017. In 2016 there were 16 infections and in 2015 there were 10. Health officials estimate there are 5,000 cases across the US.

Researchers from Emory University also found married heart disease patients have a 24 percent reduced risk of dying prematurely from any cause. Heart disease causes one in four deaths.

Conjoined Nigerian twins can now live 'independent lives'

John and James, whose surname is unknown, were fused together at the upper part of their abdomen (left) before Indian doctors gave them a new lease of life. The pair made the 4,600-mile (7,500km) journey to a specialist hospital in Bangalore for the marathon operation that involved 22 specialists. Medics now claim the twins are ready to live 'independent lives' (right, with their unnamed parents) - despite spending the first six months of life attached to each other. The infants, who already defied medical expectations by surviving for so long, were classed as omphalopagus twins due to where they were attached.

The new treatment, pioneered by Harvard University researchers, used a technique called Crispr CAS-9, which modifies DNA in living cells. Deafness is genetic in over 50 percent of cases.

Scientists from the University of California, Davis, believe it is important to identify the cause of persistent bad breath as it could be gum disease or, in more serious cases, liver cirrhosis.

Mother donates her breast milk to dozens of families

Mother-of-one Harriet Tutton (pictured right and inset), 28, from Barry, Wales, started expressing her milk when her 23-month-old daughter Luna (pictured right and inset) struggled to latch on as a newborn, but soon produced enough to fill three freezers (left). She has even made a lifelong friend in breast-milk recipient Kay Elliot, 32, from Cardiff Bay, who suffered 'horrendous' pain while trying to breastfeed her son Ollie.

Dr Nerina Ramlakhan, an award-winning British author, claims parents should 'throw tradition out the window' and serve up the big meal on Christmas Eve to 'induce sleepiness' in their children.

Concerned health officials in Fuerteventura, off the coast of Africa, have discovered the mosquito responsible for the two killer infections. Scores of homes on the island are now being fumigated.

Women are told they should urinate before and after sex to reduce the risk UTIs. But New York City urologist David Kaufman explained this is wrong – in part. He explains what you should do.

A study from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota revealed that childhood cancer survivors have a 30 percent lower life expectancy than the general population.

Model Lauren Wasser says she will lose second leg to TSS

 Los Angeles-based model Lauren Wasser, 29, lost her right leg and toes on her left foot in 2012 after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon, leading to gangrene in her feet (inset). She revealed she will 'inevitably' lose her other leg in the coming months because bone grows where her toes once were making it unbearable to walk. She now sports a golden prosthetic leg (right) as her modeling career has flourished and is an advocate, raising awareness about the dangers of tampons to women and young girls.

The NHS Blood and Transplant are now urging people to donate their blood - despite thousands having already been put off due to the cold temperatures.

Tricks have been revealed by the US YouTube channel SciShow Psych who say that you're so hard-wired to fall for them that you may well keep doing so, even after you've become aware.

The most popular health-related searches worldwide have been revealed by Google Trends. Searches for the ketogenic diet – which Kim Kardashian is a fan of – quadrupled.

Dr Paul Harrison from the Deakin University Business School in Victoria, Australia reveals the secrets behind how we are forced to spend more than we want to. (stock)

Violinist Anthony Hyatt leads dancers through MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington on Oct. 11, 2017. Musicians and dancers are part of the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center's arts and humanities program. (AP Photo/Tom Sampson)

Musicians, therapists and neuroscientists are collaborating on a new US National Institutes of Health study to discover just what music does to the brain, and how sound might be harnessed for healing.

Parents share photographs cuddling stillborn daughter

Maria Grennan, 37, was almost a week over her due date with her first child when she noticed her baby was not moving. Doctors told the mother-to-be and her paramedic husband Stuart (pictured together left), 36, that their baby had died due to an unknown condition. Mrs Grennan gave birth to Maggie (pictured right and inset) on December 5 at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and the couple spent several days with their daughter in a special bereavement suite. But they claim their experience was made much more difficult because they could hear women giving birth to healthy babies in an adjourning room.

A study from Harvard University revealed that children who regularly drink juice are 79 percent more likely to develop asthma than those who do not.

The UK is becoming increasingly reliant on foreign-trained doctors particularly from Greece, Portugal, Spain and Italy, according a report issued by the General Medical Council.

The U.S. government has lifted the 2014 ban on funding research involving the flu and other pathogens in which scientists deliberately make them more transmissible or more deadly.

Lingering stigma and isolation leave gay, lesbian, bisexual and queer teens are far greater risk of suicide than their peers, according to a new University of Pennsylvania study.

Techy Christmas gifts could raise children's CANCER risks

Popular holiday gifts like cell phones and smart toys emit radio energy that may increase brain cancer risks, according to today's warnings from experts including a former NIH toxicologist. Potentially dangerous gifts include VR headsets (top left), Apple Watches (top right)the Nintendo Switch (bottom left), the Jitterbug smartphone (bottom right) and the Hello Barbie (center).

US Census figures reveal a clear correlation between premature death and those who took retirement before 65, according to an analysis by Cornell University.

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth, whose A&E; department has previously been described as 'chaotic', experienced an 'exceptionally difficult weekend' after a backlog of patients turned up.

Here, writers from the British lifestyle website Healthista have rounded up their 14 favourite supplements of the year. They range from pills, powders and potions.

Researchers from Baptist Health South Florida carried out a review of 26 previous studies. They suggest that impaired blood flow may explain the association between the two conditions.

Fitness star Emily Skye gives birth to baby girl

She's the global fitness star who was named at number three in the Fitness Influencer category by Forbes earlier this year. And now, having documented her entire pregnancy on social media to her millions of followers, Emily Skye (pictured with her daughter) has given birth. The Gold Coast-based fitness personality gave birth to a baby girl on December 18, and she and her partner Declan Redmond (left and right) gave their bundle of joy a sweetly feminine name: Mia Elise.

Jez Rose, an award-winning British author and renowned speaker, has also recommended drinking a cup of tea if you misplace your keys to help you relax - which will allow you to think straight.

Overeating is risky for those with coronary heart disease or are at risk for it, said Professor Marvin Lipman from New York Medical College. A single act of overeating could quadruple a heart attack patient's chance.

Sandhurst woman 'like Popeye' after muscles eat themselves

Amelia Burns (pictured right with her children, left, and after workout, left) returned home from her daily session at the gym but didn't feel right. Her arms swelled (as shown inset) and she felt drained and eventually passed out. The 30-year-old, from Berkshire, was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis. The potentially life-threatening condition can be caused by over-exercising.

Researchers from the Vancouver School of Economics used data from two UK surveys to analyse whether being married affects your happiness (stock image)

Mary Derr, 93, picks-up her robot cat (Stephan Savoia/AP/PA)

Researchers at Brown University in Rhode Island are developing a robo-cat that purrs and meows. It is designed to help the elderly stem feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety.

Tongwynlais Primary in Cardiff has seen 30 of its 230 students struck down with norovirus, which can be life-threatening if it causes severe dehydration, with its headmistress saying she had 'no choice'.

Dr David Levy, author of Love and Sex with Robots is set to reveal his predictions at the International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots at Goldsmith's University in London tomorrow.

Girl cleared her acne with health food store products

Brianna Lopez, a model from Los Angeles, uses a six-step regimen that includes household pantry items that can be found at a local health food store, including raw honey and spices such as cinnamon and turmeric. She says that she began seeing her blemish-covered skin clear up in just a week and said she 'felt comfortable' in her own skin within two and a half months. She happily documented her complexion transformation in a series of before and after images, with one post earning more than 10,000 likes.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge found after just eight mindfulness sessions once a week, students feel significantly less distressed, with their wellbeing also improving.

Tom, 15, from Thetford, Norfolk, has had his life transformed since he started taking daily drops of CBD, a legal form of cannabis. Before, he told his mother he 'didn't want to live any more'.

Mothers are donating their excess breast milk online

Bex Poole (pictured right), from Wolverhampton, appealed for help on the the Facebook site 'Human Milk 4 Human Babies', which has nearly 17,000 followers, when she struggled to breastfeed her son Theo (pictured right and inset), who was not gaining weight as he should. Sarah McHugh (pictured left with her daughter Harriet), from Kidderminster, has since donated Ms Poole a freezer full of her breast milk after overexpressing for her daughter Harriet.

EXCLUSIVE Psychologists from Loughborough University advise parents hide tempting foods, praise children for trying something new and eat together as a family to combat fussy eating.

Researchers from the universities of Exeter, Puerto Rico and Pennsylvania found some rhesus macaques choose to be lonely for most of their lives.

University of Liege researchers in Belgium have found that the levels of ageism in children varies depending on the type of relationship they have with their grandparents. (stock)

Britain’s most inspiring health worker

When we asked readers to nominate their unsung champions of the NHS, we were overwhelmed by moving stories about staff from all parts of the health service. Last week our five finalists received their awards from the Prime Minister at Downing Street — here we tell the inspiring story of our overall winner, as well as some of the UK's most caring health worker's including (from left): Shehan Hettiaratchy — or ‘Mr H’, Dr Gabriel Hendow, Mrs May, Professor Hindmarsh, Professor Mike Dixon and Anita Ruckledge.

Mother discovered Christmas party hangover was cancer

Elizabeth Graham, 33, of of Paisley, Scotland, felt like she'd downed 20 drinks next morning but had consumed only five. When the lethargic and achy feeling still hadn't shifted a day later, she visited her doctor. A blood test revealed that she had leukaemia, which needed urgent treatment. Just a week before December 25, Mrs Graham, started gruelling chemotherapy. After five months of treatment, the administrative supervisor got the all-clear.

Researchers from Nanjing University in China found ginkgo bilboa improves stroke sufferers' attention, reflexes and language skills in as little as 12 weeks when taken with aspirin, which thins the blood.

No one wants to be a diet Scrooge at Christmas, turning down every mince pie that crosses their path. Yet we all know how easy it is to overdo it.

Men who live alone almost double their chances of getting type 2 diabetes. Socially isolated people miss out on the emotional and practical support which could help them live healthier lives.

Preparing for Christmas takes so much time and energy that the last thing you want is to fall ill. Unfortunately, a whirlwind of festive meals only increases our chances of picking up a bug

Cancer patient marries his fiancee in hospital chapel

Darren Smith and his fiancée Ashlee (pictured left and right) wed at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital last Wednesday. They decided to tie the knot because doctors couldn't give Darren a prognosis. They planned the wedding in four days, getting a dress, rings, and a celebrant. Ashlee wore a special camo ribbon to honour Darren's 10 years in the army.

Chronic heartburn, caused by stomach acid splashing up into the gullet, also known as acid reflux, affects around seven million people in the UK.

Dana Scatton, 17, was diagnosed with DIPG, on December 10 and told Daily Mail Online she has been given three to nine months to live. The Pennsylvania teen is 31 weeks pregnant.

Brazilian researchers reviewed 12 previous studies and found that the risk of developing ADHD in childhood increased as birth weights and gestation periods decreased.

Every year, surgeons in the UK repair 10,000 ruptured Achilles tendons. Gavin Thow, 33, underwent a new technique with a speedier recovery time, as ADRIAN MONTI reports.

Karlie Wilkinson suffers endometriosis

A 22-year-old woman whose endometriosis was dismissed by doctors as 'bad period' and 'appendicitis', has spoken out about the crippling condition that left her bed bound. Karlie Wilkinson (pictured left, right of her bloated stomach - one of the symptoms and bottom right after surgery) was diagnosed with the debilitating disorder at the aged of 19 after suffering from unbearable chronic pain and intense abdominal cramping. The Australian woman said she came across the condition 'by accident' after she saw a specialist who agreed to perform an appendectomy. But when she woke from surgery she was told she still had her appendix and that she was actually suffering from a far more sinister condition called endometriosis.

Adam Taylor, a lecturer in anatomy at Lancaster University, revealed how a 28-year-old woman was putting up an ornament when the bar stool slipped under her - causing her vaginal trauma.

As the brain ages, it has a harder time producing two, coordinated deep sleep waves, that are key to memory formation, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley.

Unlike supplements, homeopathic pills can say they are intended for specific medical symptoms and conditions, similar to drugs, but they are not supported by modern science.

Popular at-home genetic testing kits have been pushing their products as great gifts this holiday season, but a New York University ethicist warns that your loved one may get unwanted information.

How to get Katie Holmes's enviably slim waist

Actress Katie Holmes looked resplendent in a dress that accentuated her nipped-in waist at a recent event with her boyfriend Jamie The 39-year-old mother of one is a fan of variety in her workouts, but squeezes them into her busy schedule as early as possible. ‘Every day is a little bit different, but I still really try to get my AM workout done,’ she has said.

Wife who nursed husband through cancer developed disease

Jenny Thirlaway, 46, cared for husband Scott, 43, who had Hodgkin lymphoma (the couple pictured together left and inset, Scott having treatment). Scott's illness came as their premature twins fought for their lives in hospital (pictured left with Jenny). The children pulled through but then Jenny's ordeal began in February this year. While Scott is now in remission, doctors say Jenny's bowel cancer is incurable. The couple, from Tyneside, are remaining positive and making the most of their time together.

The rate of young people with depression has rocketed in the last few years, with many pointing to cyber-bullying and media. But new research from Australia shows junk food is also to blame.

The device developed by Stanford University targets the nucleus accumbens brain region, which controls the survivalist urges for food and sex, and works to attack a specific brain signal.

Most people can take a call on their mobile or use their phone to listen to music without a second thought.But for those with severe hearing loss these simple activities can be frustrating and complex.

It may seem like there is a pill to fix everything. But a review by the University of Minnesota shows there is no 'magic bullet' for dementia, and anything which pits itself as such is duping the consumer.

HPV vaccine leaves Cumbria girl, 13, wheelchair-bound

Zara Beattie, from Wigton, Cumbria was once a promising football player (pictured right before having the vaccine) but now struggles to stand up on her own (pictured left). Her parents believe her symptoms started after she had the HPV vaccine. But experts say there is no link between the vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer, and chronic illness.

German scientists used sperm to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancers of the female reproductive system, treating the disease without harming surrounding healthy cells.

Dick Thijssen, a professor of cardiovascular physiology and exercise at Liverpool John Moores University in Canada, said his review shows just one bout of exercise may protect the heart.

I have recently been prescribed Pradaxa to prevent clots and have been told there is a 3 per cent chance of me having a stroke. Is this a high risk, asks Lionel Jenkins, New Zealand

Dhanika Tripura, from Tripura in India, is suffering with acute lymphocytic leukemia. The girl was healthy before she deteriorated after suffering with itchy eyes just 6 weeks ago.

A poll of 2,000 adults reveals that nearly half of Britons admit they will just resort to being quieter in bed rather than skip passionate nights beneath the sheets with their partner.

Wisconsin family to be frozen when they die, brought back

Dennis Kowalski, wife Maria (both pictured top left) and their three sons Jacob, 19, Danny, 17, and James, 16 (shown bottom left), from Wisconsin, want to be preserved when they die. Cryonics preserves the human body at low temperatures after 'legal death'. It's hoped it can be revived and repaired in the future due to medical advances. Cryonics Institute in Michigan already has 160 human bodies and around 100 pets frozen.

Christopher Pokrana, who sought help from doctors at the University of Virginia, was told the barrage of abuse on his feet led to haemolysis - the destruction of red blood cells. (stock)

Nicholas Joyce from the University of South Florida recommends people manage their expectations, either confront relatives or let things go, and prepare in advance how they will respond.

A study from the non-profit RAND Corporation from California suggests that senior citizens who live in rural areas suffer from dementia more than those in cities due to lack of access to healthcare.

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2016 file photo, Anthony Viator, center, and other workers harvest marijuana plants on grower Laura Costa's farm near Garberville, Calif. Marijuana is a crop just like beans and broccoli but while it was in the ground all the pot that was harvested this year didn't get the same level of scrutiny as traditional fruits and veggies. So how can the state ensure it's safe from the pesticides, molds and heavy metals other agricultural products are checked for? (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Recreational marijuana was made legal on January 1, 2017. But tests show scores of crops since then have been contaminated since they were not scrutinized like other herbs and fruits.

Camilla Akerberg reveals the importance of activation

Australian personal trainer and nutrition coach, Camilla Akerberg, is known for her incredible physique and washboard abs. And while she regularly shares her workouts and diet tips online, there is one thing she swears by that few people have heard of or know much about. Taking to her blog recently, Camilla, 27, wrote about this crucial workout addition and spoke about the biggest mistakes people make while working out.

A survey of 1,000 Britons - 500 men and 500 women - found that 27 per cent of the women who moved in with their partners started eating less healthy. They blame men for changing their diet.

Laurie Bronze, 54, says pursuing her passion for blogging helps to maintain her ageless appearance. She also uses a collection of at home gadgets that promote collagen and smooth wrinkles.

For many people, taking the Metformin pill is an essential - yet University of Surrey researchers found 30 per cent of prescribed doses are never taken.

The NHS has introduced a ‘talking cup’ to stop hospital patients becoming dehydrated. But the beaker has renewed fears that technology is robbing patients of human contact with nurses.

Norfolk grandfather died waiting for life-saving operation

A grandfather died waiting for a life-saving brain operation after another patient was prioritised over him, an inquest heard. John Brackenbury, 70, suffered a severe bleed on the brain and needed surgery which usually treats the condition in just 48 hours. But the procedure to place a metal coil in the aneurysm so it cannot fill with blood was postponed and he died after the bleed worsened. Consultant neuro-radiologist Dr Yogish Joshi told the inquest into his death that Mr Brackenbury was likely to have survived had he been operated on earlier.

People with family members who suffer bipolar disorder are up to six times more likely to develop the condition - which affects just one percent of the British population.

Daily pills that halt the spread of ovarian cancer have been licensed for use in the UK, in a step greeted as a ‘critical milestone’ for thousands of women.

The average person consumes 6,000 calories on Christmas Day but there are a few simple tweaks that will transform even healthy food into a festive feast.

DR ELLIE CANNON advises a reader who has suffered from a metallic taste in their mouth that may be linked to their recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Picture posed by models.

Amanda Holden has weighed in on the antibiotics debate, saying she relies on natural ingredients to sort her sniffles. She said: '‘We’re a family who would always go for echinacea.'

JACQUIE BELTRAO on her tamoxifen living hell

Tamoixifen might be a lifesaver for breast cancer patients, but it's irritating side effects, such as late night hot flushes, are absolutely awful. Often, she was getting up for her early morning shift at 3.30am having only managed four hours' sleep, writes Sky News' JACQUIE BELTRAO.

An inquiry into suicide published a few years ago showed that fewer than 10 per cent of people who killed themselves had been referred to mental health services in the previous 12 months.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - Big names in hospitality, from Disney to Hilton and Hyatt, have a little-known sideline: They rent space to physicians who train on cadavers and body parts.

Researchers at the National Institutes for Health identified genetic combinations in fruit flies that determined whether they needed as little as three or as much as 10 hours of sleep a night.

Patients should be offered the chance to listen to music during procedures to reduce pain and anxiety, says a leading surgeon, Bhaskar Somani who said it was 'harmless'.

Photos reveal days-old Alabama SEXTUPLETS

Courtney and Eric Waldrop, 35, became parents of nine on Monday after delivering sextuplets at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. Photos reveal the premature newborns.

Binghampton University in New York has found that human memory is better when we are thinking about raising our children, new research suggests (stock)

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Hemendra Gupta Arya, 65, from Uttar Pradesh, found it difficult to breathe and suffered from chest pains before he was diagnosed with the hamartoma in his chest.

Frank T McAndrew is a professor of psychology at Knox College in Illinois. He explains why you can love a place like a person, and how those feelings are triggered by the holiday season.

A study from Columbia University in New York found that ketamine rapidly diminished suicidal thoughts. There is currently no rapid relief drug to quell suicidal thoughts and behavior.

The CDC warns that 30 more people have been diagnosed with Campylobacter, an infection linked to puppies. This brings the total number of cases to 97 in 17 states.

The CDC has tracked the progress of 19 babies with Zika-related microcephaly since birth and reports that as they approach their second birthdays, most face significant developmental delays.

Robbery victim, 23, has bullet pulled out of his nostril

EXCLUSIVE: Tanveer Ahmed Ansari (left), 23, from Gorakhpur, India, was shot in the face earlier this month when he was the victim of a robbery, but incredibly it didn't kill him. He was blinded in his left eye and the 3cm-long bullet became lodged, but various doctors refused to treat him due to the risks of the operation. Surgeons in Mumbai eventually agreed to remove the bullet - and were able to pull it out without making a single incision (top right). Pictures given exclusively to MailOnline show Mr Ansari's unsightly wound and the gruesome procedure at JJ Hospital in full-flow. X-ray scans (bottom right) also reveal exactly where the bullet became stuck in the man's face - which allowed surgeons to consider their options for removing it.

London-born Diane Kendal, a make-up artist and product consultant for Marc Jacobs Beauty, said that you should avoid heavy lip liner, always apply lip balm and don't go too defined.

Researchers from the University College London found the family's inability to feel pain lets certain relatives tolerate dangerously high temperatures and eat copious amounts of chillies.

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London found one drinks contains 20 teaspoons of sugar, which is more than three times the daily recommendation, making them 'inappropriate'.

Dementia gran 'gets spark back' by volunteering at nursery

Joyce Stackhouse, from Somerset, struggles to remember what she has done or people she sees. But the 85-year-old lights up during her weekly two-hour visits at Highdale Day Nursery where the children fondly know her as 'Nanny Joyce'. The visits have had great improvements on her mobility and her mental capacity. Her granddaughter Claire was inspired by Channel 4's 'Old People's Home For Four-Year-Olds' show.

The Nice guidance, which was announced this morning, follows the death of Christina Brajcic, a Canadian campaigner who died from sepsis, reportedly triggered by her controversial implant.

Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University found a mix of dust, sand and non-exhaust tailpipe emissions increases youngsters under 11's risk of the lung condition by 1.3 percent, a study revealed today.

Brain implants could mean machines merge with humans and start to take on human traits, Dr Mikhail Lebedev, an expert at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, claims.

Billed as 'the most high tech oil on the market' due to its blend of 32 natural plant ingredients, Lumity Skin's Nutrient Face Oil shifted 10,000 bottles on its launch and is now completely sold out.

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