Young woman's remarkable bravery after 'heartburn' diagnosis turns out to be advanced pancreatic cancerEXCLUSIVE: Kerry Harvey, 23, from Sussex, (pictured left with boyfriend Matt Biggin, 29) developed abdominal pains in December last year. She was given diagnoses ranging from a suspected miscarriage to a stomach ulcer.
Woman, 28, squeezes infected 'insect bite' on stomach and discovers she is infested with 14 FLESH-EATING MAGGOTS after visiting Africa
EXCLUSIVE: Catherine Stewart, from Liverpool, returned from doing charity work in Africa with what looked like several, harmless bites. But as one turned yellow she thought she should squeeze it to clean it. As she squeezed, she felt something wriggle and retreat inside her body. She later discovered she had become host to the tumbu fly which lays its eggs on damp clothing in the Tropics and once hatched feasts on human flesh. ...read
Teenagers who smoke cannabis damage their brains for LIFE and may be more likely to develop schizophrenia
The researchers, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, said the results highlight the dangers of teenagers smoking cannabis during their formative years.
'Wild swimming' craze and soaring temperatures causes surge in stomach bugs, skin infections and rashes
Research by ChemistDirect has revealed the number of people seeking medical advice for swimming-related illness has doubles since last year. Complaints include hand and leg abrasions and 'swimmer's itch'.
Could cheap tea bags make you ill? Study reveals they contain high fluoride levels that could damage teeth, bones and muscles
A study by the University of Derby analysed fluoride levels in supermarket and branded teabags. Fluoride is essential for bone and dental health but too much - over 4mg per day - can cause joint and tooth disease.
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have children with 'bad behaviour or ADHD'
Leicester University researchers found the children of smoking mothers were more likely to have poor attention spans and show disruptive behaviour.
Father-of-four, 48, dies within minutes from 'incredibly rare' reaction to a horsefly bite
Andy Batty, from Brixham in Devon, was in a field with his daughter when he was bitten by the insect. He immediately went into anaphylactic shock and was pronounced dead when paramedics arrived shortly after.
Allergy experts say that such a reaction is extremely rare and unusual. The bites usually swell into large, red, itchy bumps and can very occasionally become infected if they are not kept clean.
Vaccine against the most deadly form of meningitis should not be offered to children 'because it's not cost effective'
In Britain there are up to 200 deaths a year from meningitis B, half among under fives. As many as 400 children are left with complications such as limb amputations, blindness, deafness and brain damage.
Forget willpower - the easiest way to lose weight is to remove temptation in the first place
Research by Cambridge University has found that the best way to avoid temptation is to not face it in the first place.
Does smoking make you a bad parent? Survey finds smokers feed their children less, buy them smaller birthday presents and raid their money box to fund their habit
EXCLUSIVE: A poll by pharmaceutical company Pfizer has discovered the extraordinary lengths smokers go to get their fix. It found that almost 10 per cent of parents stole from their child's money box to buy cigarettes.
'I was fed up of being treated like a sick person': Cancer survivors pay £2,000 for travel cover that should cost £90
Insurers and number-crunching actuaries who have failed to keep up to speed with survival rates, treatments and medical technology are being blamed for the sky-high prices. Greig Trout (pictured) was quoted £1,400.
Down's syndrome boy, 6, died when doctor exhausted by 12-hour shift mistook him for child who had 'do not resuscitate' order
Jack Adcock, pictured left, died of pneumonia at Leicester Royal Infirmary after a doctor confused him with another boy who had already been discharged, an inquest heard yesterday. Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba told the hearing she interrupted attempts to resuscitate Jack without checking his identity. She admitted that she was 'not on top of things' after working 12 hours straight without any break and having also recently returned from a 13-month maternity leave. Both of Jack's parents Nicky and Victor Adcock, pictured right, attended the inquest into their son's death yesterday.
Generation painkiller: Alarming new figures show that 33% of 18 to 24-year-olds take tablets EVERY DAY
Research carried out by Tiger Balm revealed that 32 per cent of young Britons take a painkiller within 20 minutes of experiencing pain, with headaches being the most common ailment.
Bed-blockers are taking up two wards in each hospital: Nearly 5,000 patients cannot be discharged because of lack of home care
Cuts to council social care have been blamed for restricting care home places and delaying the provision of help for older people in their own homes.
Boy, 6, with Down's syndrome died when doctor exhausted by 12-hour shift mistakes him for child who had 'do not resuscitate' order
Jack Adcock died of pneumonia at Leicester Royal Infirmary after a doctor confused him with another boy who had already been discharged, an inquest heard yesterday.
Pregnant women who use nasal sprays for colds and hayfever increase the risk of rare birth defects
Researchers at Boston University found that some over-the-counter decongestants were linked to rare birth defects of the digestive tract, ear, and heart.
Heartbreaking moment bride in her wedding dress visits hospital to fulfill last wish of dying mother who won't live to see her walk down the aisle
Grandmother Nelly Bullock, 70, from Matson, Glos., had always wanted to see her beloved Lisa, 43, tie the knot with fiance Rob Hoskins so Lisa fulfilled her dream. The couple had been together 27 years but had always put off getting married while they raised their five children. They had planned to wed on September 7 and Nelly had already bought her shoes and outfit ready for the big day. But she was struck down by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD ) - a form of the degenerative brain disorder that had been linked to Mad Cow Disease.
Is staring at a screen all day giving you itchy eyes, dark circles and bags? Then join the Taiwanese EYEBALL massager craze
Sales of the vibrating massagers have risen by 30 per cent in the past year in Taiwan and industry experts say the country's overuse of smartphones is behind the boom.
Feeling bad about not seeing your folks? Guilt-inducing website predicts how many times you'll see them before they DIE
The website, called See Your Folks, is intended to encourage you to spend quality time with your family, before it is too late. The British designers used World Health Organisation data on life expectancy.
How your man can retain his virility: Surprising advice from one of the world's top experts on the male libido
Male virility is a complex business, with implications not just for men's love lives, but their health, too, as a new book reveals.
How eating breakfast can cut a man's risk of a heart attack by a quarter compared to those who don't
Older men who don’t bother eating after they get up are a quarter more likely to have a heart attack or die from coronary disease than those who do, researchers found.
Deaf toddler's adorable reaction to hearing for the first time after surgery when tears suddenly give way to smiles
Little Reyn Schadt, 16 months, from Louisville, KY, was initially overwhelmed by the new sensation of sound when the audiologist turned her cochlear implant on - before breaking into a smile of joy as she heard the world around her. The toddler, whose deafness was caused by the congenital virus CMV, was fitted with a cochlear implant, top right, which the doctor then turned on, bottom right, to hallowe her to hear for the very first time.
He's glad he went to Specsavers: Optician diagnoses grandfather with sky high blood pressure that should have killed him
Derek Day, 72, from Solihull, went to his optician because he was suffering from recurring headaches which he thought were caused by his glasses. The concerned optician sent him to hospital.
How to get Sofia Vergara's waist: Secrets of an A-list body
The Modern Family star works out three times a week with her personal trainer or goes to spinning and Pilates classes.
The best time to have a heart attack? When it's a full moon, new studies show
For thousands of years, people feared the moon could change us into werewolves or even mermaids. These days, alternative health gurus sell calendars that show the 'best' lunar phase for losing weight or using face packs.
The 'safe' painkiller that is turning unsuspecting women into drug addicts
'A few months ago I needed emergency pain relief following surgery to repair my knee after I'd snapped several ligaments,' says Abigail Butcher.
'People think I'm a burns victim': Teenager's agony over rare skin condition that means she can't close her eyes or grow hair
Hunter Steinitz (right and left with her father, Mark), 18, from Pittsburgh, U.S., has harlequin ichthyosis, a genetic condition which causes her skin to thicken and develop dry patches. She is unable to close her eyes, is in constant danger of dehydration, and has to wear a wig because her hair follicles are blocked.
Everyday foods from over-ripe bananas to cheese and beans could be to blame for your heart palpitations
David Price returned from his holiday in Malaysia feeling extremely unwell. 'I kept having attacks where my heart was racing very fast and pounding in my chest,' says the retired economist.
John has been saved TWICE by his family of organ donors: A kidney from his father kept him alive 17 years ago, now his sister has given him one of hers
Arriving home after a triumphant performance in a local 10km race, Jane Batty could have been forgiven if she'd spent the rest of her day crashed out on the sofa.
For those with mental health problems, exercise can be more effective than antidepressants
As a Zumba instructor, Karen Bedford might be expected to rave about what she teaches. But Karen has a more personal motive.
The mini marbles that can repair tooth decay and alleviate sensitive teeth
Tiny glass balls in toothpaste have been developed to repair teeth damaged by decay and may also reduce sensitivity.
Me and my operation: Plastic band that can make a wonky knee as good as new
Every year thousands of Britons tear a knee ligament, increasing their risk of developing arthritis. Carlo Barbieri, 51, a civil servant from Bexleyheath in Kent, was given a new artificial knee ligament.
The 'sting-o-meter' that tells you which insects cause most pain (by researcher who's been stung by just about everything)
Justin Schmidt, from Arizona in the U.S., has created a pain scale that rates insect stings from zero to four - with zero being no pain at all, and four being the worst pain imaginable.
Meet Edward, the super-dog who saves his owner's life nearly every night - and can even load the washing machine
EXCLUSIVE: Wendy Hilling, 64, from North Devon, has a skin condition that means her skin tears and blisters at the slightest knock. The condition affects her throat meaning she could stop breathing at any time. She and her husband, Peter, used to have to take it in turns to sleep so that Mr Hilling could save his wife if she stopped breathing. But thanks to Golden Retriever Edward, that is no longer necessary. He can also undress her, load the washing machine, get cash from a cash machine and pick up anything she drops.
Does exercise make you FAT? Experts say we're deluded about how many calories we burn doing it... and then we over-eat
A study by the University of Washington found that while more people are active in the U.S., it has not significantly reduced the number of people who are considered overweight.
So THAT'S why drinking and smoking go hand in hand: Nicotine dampens feel-good chemicals in the brain, making us crave alcohol
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, in the U.S., found that when people smoke they get less pleasure from alcohol - so they have to drink more to experience alcohol-related elation.
Dementia patient, 76, was given FOUR sedatives 'to keep him quiet' which caused him to him to fall and die of a brain haemorrhage
Peter Ryley was admitted to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham with bowel problems. He was given four powerful sedatives after he became 'agitated'.
Drug companies could be forced to publish secret research to stop them hiding dangerous and unknown side-effects
Drugs companies currently only release a small amount of their research data from clinical trials, with critics claiming that negative results are only half as likely to be published.
Sweeteners are not bad for you: Take the scare stories about diet drinks and sweets with a pinch of salt, experts say
Diabetes, cancer, strokes, seizures, hypertension, vomiting, dizziness – all have been cited as risks from sweetener consumption, yet no links have been proven.
Write your own recovery: How documenting medical issues could help you get better
Skin heal three times faster in people who wrote about traumatic life experiences, compared with those who simply documented daily activities, a study finds.
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