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I'm a pharmacist - here's the common cold and flu meds that should be avoided this winter

With cold and flu season in full swing, a pharmacist has revealed which 'dud' medications to avoid. Dr Grant Harting, a licensed pharmacist and founder of CrushCost, enters a Walgreen to show which popular over-the-counter medications are a 'waste of money'. First on his 'chopping block' is a Theraflu severe cold relief and chest congestion syrup, which is priced at $11.99.

Top doctor develops 'scientific sandwich' said to instantly cure your hangover

Dr Zoe Williams has devised the perfect sandwich to fix your hangover woes and instantly make you feel better. The NHS GP and TV personality says a bacon, egg and avocado sandwich, while it isn't the healthiest of breakfasts, can perk you up when you are feeling a little worse for wear.

UK Parliament seeks to ban marriage between cousins due to concerns about the risk of birth defects in children. The US does not have a federal ban, leaving the legality of incest up to the states.

Cradling her newborn daughter just hours after giving birth, Somayya Gefuri suddenly felt a burning heat surge inside her body and rise to her skin, leaving her sweating and her face flushed.

To many of the 50,000 people in the UK each year fitted with a pacemaker, they are literally a life saver. But pacemakers aren't all good news - they can increase the risk of heart failure.

Norwich has been named as the UK's hotspot for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) chlamydia, gonorrhea and genital warts, a new analysis shows

Doctors told me my unborn baby wouldn't survive unless I terminated his twin... but I

When Abigail Whitlock and her husband, Stuart, found out they were expecting twins , they were overwhelmed with joy. But sadly, that was only short-lived. The pair, aged 27 and 28 from Utah , were told that their tots had developed twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) while in the womb - and they were showing late signs of organ failure.

My granddaughter, who's three, was diagnosed with hypermobility from birth. It affected her progress to walking but she caught up.

While vapes are illegal to sell to youngsters an increasing number of children and teens are landing in hospital due to vaping-related complications.

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EXCLUSIVE: NHS England's 2023 Cancer Services report recorded Devon as having just over 9,000 new cancer cases, giving a rate of 716 cases of the disease per 100,000 people.

Experts pinpoint exact number of weekly sweet treats that's 'safe' for your heart - as

A survey on the diet and heart health of almost 70,000 Swedes found those who ate more than a certain number of treats each week had better heart health outcomes than those that didn't. Medics have long warned that diets high in sugar can increase the risk of heart disease due to the calorie-dense sweet stuff raising the chances of becoming overweight or obese. This is why the NHS advises British adults to only have 30g of sugar, equivalent to about seven sugar cubes, per day with children recommended to have even less.

Researchers at the University of Miami have discovered the phenomenon - dubbed accelerated ageing - may increase the risk of developing the disease.

Dr Zachary Rubin, pediatric allergist based in Chicago, told his 487,000 followers on Instagram that forcefully blowing your nose can lead to nose bleeds and even ear infections.

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I cured my own asthma and allergies and de-aged myself by several years... here's my

Nicknamed The Man Who Doesn't Breathe, Stig Severinsen has multiple breath-holding world records under his diving belt, including one for lasting 22 minutes without coming up for air. And now after decades after fine tuning his breath-holding technique - which he calls Breathology - the 51-year-old Dane believes that it it could be the key for living longer . He told DailyMail.com: 'There are many obvious reasons why breath holding can help increase longevity - and a more healthy life in general.'

Mystery Disease X outbreak in Congo kills more children as health officials reveal risk

Local officials say the disease has now sickened 416 people - up 10 percent or 37 infections from the 376 cases reported last week. There have also been 135 deaths, they add. A World Health Organization (WHO) team in the area says there have been 31 deaths in the hospital, up from the previous tally of 27 deaths given last week. The figure does not include patients who have died at home. Patients are mostly children under 14 years old, officials say, and are suffering from a range of flu-like symptoms including a fever, cough, fatigue and a runny nose.

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Tristan Stanley still remembers being in his swimming trunks ready to jump in the pool at his friend's house when one of the parents stepped in. He will never forget what they said to him that day.

A UK study found certain people complaining of fatigue to their GP were twice as likely to have the disease, compared to those seeing their family doctor for another reason.

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Most Americans agree with Robert F Kennedy Jr that US food is loaded with too many chemicals, though they're still 'very comfortable' with vaccines, a DailyMail.com poll suggests.

Scientists are running trials with endometriosis patients exploring how probiotics, prebiotics and dietary changes might reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.

King of the Jungle Danny Jones struck a chord with the nation with his heartfelt confession about his mental health struggles. But he's not the only band member to experience emotional difficulties.

As the FDA signals it could ban cancer-causing Red 3 in foods within weeks, a DailyMail.com graphic shows which popular foods and drinks could look or taste different as a result.

How to have a merry Christmas on Mounjaro: Experts reveal what really happens when you

So much of the joy of Christmas is eating and drinking with wild abandon and dealing with the consequences for your waistline in January, but this year a growing number of people are experience a serious obstacle to their festive feasting.

Tis the season to be hungover. But, of course, they aren't exclusive to Christmas - the average Briton spends more than a year of their life nursing a hangover, according to research by MacMillan.

Chinese experts have identified that levels of 13 proteins linked to brain aging spike at 57, 70 and 78 which could make these ages crucial for brain health interventions.

The FDA announced that more than 233,003 bottles of duloxetine were recalled on November 19 after finding the capsules contained high levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine.

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The social media stars - many of who have taken the injections themselves - entice their TikTok fans with discount codes and special offers to cut the price of potent medications like Mounjaro.

Conservative MP Richard Holden, will set out plans for his Bill that states how such unions result in a higher rate of birth defects, meaning their legal status should be reconsidered.

Joe Faratzis first began suffering problems in 2019, including 'a dull, mild ache' in the lower right of his abdomen from time to time that 'was easy to ignore and forget about'.

I tried a cutting-edge 'robot massage'... it was good until the machine pinned me down and

In the run-up to my robot massage I was filled with a vague feeling of fear. Visions of the robot malfunctioning and pummeling me to death kept surfacing but I tried to suppress these and put my faith in Aescape - the company behind the innovative knot-busting machine - instead. There are currently 10 Aescape massage machines in New York and company founder, Eric Litman, received $80 million in funding for his idea to make massage more affordable and completely controlled by the user.

Some people fake it to please a partner, to stop having sex or because they feel pressured to conform to societal norms, a study published in The Journal of Sex Research revealed.

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Two researchers who contributed to Canada's controversial two-drink recommendation in 2023 have been quietly advising the US on its new alcohol policies set to be unveiled next year.

It's one of the most difficult parts of losing weight. Even after months of dieting and exercise, slipping back into bad habits for just a few days or weeks can see the scales start to tip back.

The West Midlands Ambulance Service, which said it was under 'severe pressure', confirmed its 999 call handlers are now told to suggest patients get themselves to hospital at peak times.

Five years ago, I felt like I was living in a body decades older than my age. Now my bio age is 10 years younger than I am. Here's how I did it...

Marathon runner with 'perfect' blood test results diagnosed with terminal pancreatic

Lee Rawlinson, 51, from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex in the UK, was told his blood and urine tests were clear before his only symptom worsened months later. Doctors told him the cancer was inoperable, as it had spread to his liver, and he had 'months to live'. He is now focusing on making memories with his family and raising awareness of the disease.

From a blender that makes clean ice cream at push of a button to goggles that show how far you've swum, here's your ultimate 2024 healthy gift guide...

Proton pump inhibitors a type of medication that helps reduce stomach acid, are one of Britain's most commonly taken medications but it just one of multiple linked to depression.

My husband died in August after a long illness. I've suffered since with an earache, swollen face, flu-like symptoms and dizziness. Could grief be making me sick? DR ELLIE replies...

Dubbed 'forever chemicals' because they can linger in the environment for hundreds of years, they have been linked to everything from cancer to infertility.

As celebrity endorsements go, it's perhaps slightly unexpected. In a one-minute video clip, former boyband star Duncan James speaks earnestly to the camera.

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Built with over 30 festive staples, it lets you choose how many servings of spuds, Brussels sprouts and pigs in blankets you'll inevitably pile onto your plate.

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