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How to tell if YOU have situs inversus? The rare lifelong condition Catherine O'Hara, 71 suffered from before her death

How to tell if YOU have situs inversus, the rare lifelong condition Catherine O'Hara, 71

Following the death of Catherine O'Hara, searches for situs inversus, a rare congenital condition the actress was diagnosed with, have skyrocketed. The condition causes the major organs in the chest and abdomen to be in mirror-opposite positions from normal anatomy. The Home Alone actress rarely spoke about her condition but said in an interview that she had to get a tuberculosis test when her son was in nursery. While doing preliminary tests, she received a chest X-ray, which revealed her situs inversus.

'Nightmare' health battle behind Cher's chaotic Grammy's appearance... Daily Mail's test can reveal if YOU have the condition, too

'Nightmare' health battle behind Cher's chaotic Grammy's appearance... Daily Mail's test

Cher has been open about her life-long struggle with the learning disability that affects how the brain processes written language and causes difficulties with reading and writing.

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'Think about what you want your legacy to be after you've gone': One woman explains why she chose to fund the science that future generations will depend upon

What mark would you like to leave on the world after you're gone? It's a question Dr Frances Rawle faced when deciding which charities to include in her Will.

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A radical new theory has emerged about what REALLY causes back pain for millions of sufferers - and it could be bizarrely linked to acne. Now this game-changing injection could end that misery for good

Back pain is one of the most common of all health complaints and, for nearly six million people, the pain is constant and long-lasting, affecting their quality of life and ability to work.

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Experts warn of a psychosis explosion - rising cases of the mental condition linked to murders and violent attacks linked to cannabis

Experts warn of a psychosis explosion - rising cases of the mental condition linked to

A new study has noted a concerning surge in young people being diagnosed with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia. Research carried out by Canadian researchers looked at hospital data associated with 12.2 million people born between 1960 and 2009 who live in the province of Ontario. Of this cohort, about 152,000 were diagnosed with a psychotic disorder - classed as either schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) or psychosis 'not otherwise specified' (psychosis NOS) - and of these, there was a distinct increase in cases seen in people born from 1980 onwards.

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Kidney cancer warning: 'Notoriously vague symptoms' means fifth of patients do not receive diagnosis until it's too late

The UK's leading kidney cancer charity has warned that 'highly restrictive' health guidelines mean a fifth of patients are getting diagnosed at the most advanced stage of the disease.

Don't dismiss your sudden urge to go to the loo as just an irritable bowel. It could be a major sign something much more sinister is at play: DR MARTIN SCURR

My wife is 86 and has been experiencing constant stomach pain and an urge to go to the loo- especially at night- even though very little happens when she does.

Pancreatic cancer breakthrough as scientists develop blood test which identifies killer disease early and 'at its most treatable'

Pancreatic cancer breakthrough as scientists develop blood test which identifies killer

Scientists have developed a new blood test which may help spot pancreatic cancer earlier - and potentially save thousands of lives. Around 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year - but the disease is notoriously hard to treat, and just as hard to diagnose. Because it's often caught very late, when treatment options are limited, only 10 per cent of sufferers live longer than five years after diagnosis with more than half dying within three months of diagnosis.

Not just lettuce! Six nutritionist-approved winter salads ideal for work packed lunches and nutritious dinners

When it's cold, damp and dreary outside, a salad is often the last thing we want to tuck into - but it is possible to dish up a hearty twist on the summer staple.

Woman, 43, who gorged on 6,000 calories a day reveals how she dropped from size 18 to an 8 WITHOUT fat jabs

A hardworking mother who was eating up to 6,000 calories a day has dropped five dress sizes and can now lift her own bodyweight - all without the help of weight loss jabs.

Store loyalty cards to spot your cancer: Changes in shopping habits could be used to diagnose ten forms of disease earlier

Store loyalty cards to spot your cancer: Changes in shopping habits could be used to

Supermarket loyalty schemes could help diagnose ten types of cancer earlier by flagging tell-tale changes in the shopping habits of customers, researchers say. Increased purchasing of particular over-the-counter drugs and subtle shifts in dietary preferences are thought to precede a medical diagnosis by months. Now experts at Imperial College London are working with Tesco and Boots to see whether data from their Clubcard and Advantage programmes can save lives.

Are you suffering from 'emotional exhaustion'? Top psychologist reveals easy-to-dismiss signs of condition that could take years off your life

A world-leading psychologist has revealed signs you may be suffering from emotional exhaustion - and this can include being unable to decide on an outfit in the morning.

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I have a low heartbeat. I exercise regularly and this has never happened before... should I be worried? DR ELLIE reveals what's going on - and the troubling link to alcohol

Smart watches are notoriously unreliable during sleep. However, excessive alcohol consumption can also be the cause of a low pulse.

I was able to reverse my osteoporosis thanks to this simple treatment. It's given me my life back... but this is the profoundly unfair reason it isn't being offered to other sufferers: RUTH SUNDERLAND

I was able to reverse my osteoporosis thanks to this simple treatment. It's given me my

When I was diagnosed with osteoporosis two years ago, I was fortunate enough to be offered a gold-standard treatment: romosozumab - a relatively new drug that helps rebuild bone. I gave myself monthly injections for a year, and they were easy, painless and side-effect free.

How to get the best care and live well with a dementia diagnosis - the drugs and therapies that can ease symptoms

Every three minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with dementia. It is not an easy diagnosis to receive for the patient or their loved ones.

Treating dementia patients at home would be boost to patients and save NHS millions

Keeping dementia sufferers out of hospital could save the NHS millions of pounds and prevent patients deteriorating, leading experts claim.

Weight-loss jabs 'causing surge in gallbladder removal surgery'

Weight-loss jabs 'causing surge in gallbladder removal surgery'

Weight-loss jabs may be behind a rise in gallbladder removals, doctors suggest. The NHS in England carried out 80,196 gallbladder operations in 2024-25 - the highest number in the past decade and a 15 per cent increase on the previous year. Surgeon Ahmed Ahmed, president of the British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society, said 'more and more' of his patients having these operations tell him they have taken weight loss jabs.

How to defeat dementia: It's not just your brain you need to look after, it's your eyes, ears - and even your TEETH

The fact is that the health of your heart, the quality of your sleep and even the state of your gums can all affect your risk of developing dementia - now the UK's biggest killer.

The brain diet that's proven to cut your risk of dementia - and how common vaccines and even VIAGRA may help protect you

A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in seafood, olive oil, nuts, wholegrains, fruit and vegetables can reap a host of health benefits - including cutting your dementia risk.

The new addiction on the rise in Britain... and how it has the same dopamine effect as cocaine: These are the signs you have a problem - and the steps you should take to tackle it

The new addiction on the rise in Britain... and how it has the same dopamine effect as

For Hannah Blass, it all began aged 23 and at university... today Hannah, now 30, can put a name to her problem

Tomatoes and fruit could be stripped from pasta sauces and yoghurt under Labour's sugar crackdown, food bosses warn

Government plans to label thousands of products containing sugar as 'unhealthy' would encourage manufacturers to replace natural ingredients with artificial sweeteners.

GP pinpoints five types of pain you should never dismiss - as they could be a sign of something sinister

Headaches, chest pain and back aches are common problems that are typically nothing more than minor nuisances.

Experts list the eight drinks that are terrible for your gut health... from trendy juice shots to oat milk and coffee

Experts list the eight drinks that are terrible for your gut health... from trendy juice

'Gut-friendly food' has become a health buzzword - but experts say many people overlook one key factor: what they drink can make or break their gut health, too. And while some beverages can support the gut microbiome, others may quietly sabotage it - triggering bloating, discomfort and fatigue, and potentially contribute to longer-term health problems.

The deadly pancreatic cancer risk factors no one should ignore: Just one drink a day, weight loss jabs... and bacon sandwiches

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of the disease, and just one in four patients live more than a year.

James was told his years of foot pain was 'all in his head'. Now he's broken 30 bones, had 16 operations and shrunk by 6.5in: How millions of men are living with an undiagnosed disease dismissed as 'women's issue'

Millions of men are living with undiagnosed bone disease, putting them at risk of life-threatening fractures, experts have warned.

Huge blow for peanut allergy sufferers as only drug to prevent deadly attacks is withdrawn

Huge blow for peanut allergy sufferers as only drug to prevent deadly attacks is withdrawn

Stallergenes Greer, the manufacturer of the immune system treatment Palforzia, insisted the decision was not related to safety concerns.

I shrugged off night sweats and fatigue as perimenopause... they were actually symptoms of deadly cancer

A mother who assumed her night sweats, weight lossand fatigue were linked to menopausehas warned others not to be complacent after it turned out she had deadly cancer.

I suffered with agonising lower back pain for years and physiotherapy made it worse. Doctors had no clue what to do with me - until a scan revealed the shockingly common cause

From as early as she can remember, Melanie Ramsay couldn't sit still. Aches and pains meant she would constantly rearrange her legs in a desperate attempt to get comfortable.

Consumer watchdog claims Boots and Superdrug have misled customers with hundreds of loyalty card 'deals'

Consumer watchdog claims Boots and Superdrug have misled customers with hundreds of

Two major high street pharmacies have been misleading customers with hundreds of 'deals' which are not what they seem, a consumer watchdog has warned. Boots and Superdrug have both been offering loyalty scheme prices on products that were cheaper to regular customers just days before, research by Which? has revealed. They are now calling for the regulator, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), to investigate.

Taking aspirin in your 70s won't prevent cancer - and could increase your risk of dying from the disease

A daily low dose of aspirin will not prevent cancer in later life, and could even increase your risk of dying from the disease, landmark new research has found.

I'm an ADHD expert whose two children also have the learning disorder - here are the signs your loved ones have it too

ADHD may be one of the most talked-about medical conditions in recent years. But, there's an awful lot of confusion and misinformation about it.

Dementia surge warning: Experts predict 2 MILLION Britons will be living with feared brain disease by 2050

Dementia surge warning: Experts predict 2 MILLION Britons will be living with feared brain

By 2050, two million people will be living with dementia in the UK, experts have predicted following a surge in cases. The latest report, carried out by Alzheimer Europe, found the number of people living with dementia across Europe will increase by almost two thirds in just 25 years, underling the growing pressure on health services and efforts to find a cure.

New Nipah virus warning as countries ramp up screening measures ahead of Chinese New Year passenger surge

Experts have warned that millions of people travelling to and from Asia for Chinese New Year could potentially trigger a spike in Nipah virus cases.

Huge pancreatic cancer breakthrough as scientists achieve 'permanent disappearance' of disease with new triple-threat approach tested in lab

Scientists have come one step closer to curing pancreatic cancer after a new drug trial showed evidence of reversing the disease.

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Streeting says he wants NHS to screen men for prostate cancer after charities tell him it will save thousands of lives - but health secretary vows to be 'guided by the evidence'

Streeting says he wants NHS to screen men for prostate cancer after charities tell him it

Wes Streeting yesterday said he wants to introduce prostate cancer screening on the NHS after meeting charities who told him it would save thousands of lives.The health secretary and Professor Chris Whitty, the UK's chief medical officer, invited experts to the roundtable event in London to gather a range of views on the issue.He thanked attendees for their 'frank conversation' and stressed he is 'determined to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer', raising hopes he will press ahead with the routine checks.It comes after the UK National Screening Committee said in November that prostate cancer screening should not be made routinely available for the vast majority of men in the UK.Mr Streeting has the power to overrule the committee, which is tasked with advising ministers and will issue its final recommendation in March.

EXCLUSIVEDementia discharge delays costing NHS £328million and wasted 500,000 bed days last year

Chronic 'bed-blocking' is fuelling long waits in A&E and hampering efforts to tackle waiting lists as the lack of free space on wards prevents doctors from admitting new patients.

UK ranked near bottom of global league for patient safety - NHS trails Spain, Italy and Japan in damning report

The UK ranked in 21st place in a chart of the safest places to receive care from 38 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

New dementia warning as researchers link cases of feared condition with nitrates found in tap water and processed meats

New dementia warning as researchers link cases of feared condition with nitrates found in

Scientists have linked nitrates found in tap water and processed meats with an increased risk of dementia. Nitrates, which are essential for a string of bodily functions, are found naturally in plants and vegetables, and are also used in the production and preservation of some foods, namely bacon and ham. Some of the most nitrate-rich vegetables include spinach, broccoli, cabbage, kale, lettuce and beetroot.

Hidden symptoms of pancreatic cancer that killed Alan Rickman as his widow opens up about his difficult final months

Alan Rickman's widow has spoken out about the actor's final months before he died from pancreatic cancer - these are the common, subtle symptoms of the disease.

What bread's really doing to your body: ROSAMUND DEAN gave it up for a month and tested her health before and after. From blood pressure, to cholesterol and her weight, the results are truly shocking...

Eating brunch with my husband and two children, I watch with envy as they bite into delicious chunks of buttery bread with their eggs. A lifelong bread-lover, I've gone cold turkey this month

Chicken or beef... or crocodile? These are the BEST meats for your health, according to a nutrition expert

Chicken or beef... or crocodile? These are the BEST meats for your health, according to a

From budget hot-dog sausages costing pennies to dry-aged fillet of beef that can set diners back hundreds of pounds, meat - in all its forms - takes pride of place in the diet of millions of people in Britain. And with research showing consumption of meat in the UK is on the rise, one question is increasingly important: what are the healthiest choices? For although experts agree fresh meat can be a valuable source of proteins, healthy fats and essential micronutrients, some processed meat products are considered such a cancer risk that the World Health Organisation believes they should be slapped with a health warning.

Which one are YOU? Scientists uncover four entirely-new personality types that all ChatGPT users fall into

According to experts from the University of Oxfordand the BerlinUniversity Alliance, every chatbot user has a unique personality type, each with their own motivations.

Natural Ozempic: Chia seeds can reduce appetite and protect against harmful inflammation, study shows

Eating chia seeds could be the key to protecting the brain and body against the harmful effects of eating ultra-processed foods, new research has suggested.

EXCLUSIVEI was barely eating but kept gaining weight. Then I discovered the 'taboo' cancer doctors NEVER talk about. Now sex will never be the same... don't ignore these signs

I was barely eating but kept gaining weight. Then I discovered the 'taboo' cancer doctors

For more than a decade, Daniel Garza had been urging others to keep an eye on their health. The actor had no idea he was at significantly greater risk of developing a life-threatening cancer...

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Super-fit father-of-three reveals how subtle hand weakness was first sign of deadly motor neuron disease: 'I thought I had a trapped nerve'

A hardworking father-of-three has revealed the warning sign that he had developed motor neurone disease at the age of just 39.

Deadly bat-borne virus sparks pandemic fears in Asia as countries bring back Covid-era border controls

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, a rare bat-borne pathogen, in India has sparked concern as officials introduce pandemic-like screening measures at a number of airports.

Sporting head injuries formally recognised a cause of dementia in major new report

Sporting head injuries formally recognised a cause of dementia in major new report

Repeated blows to the head, resulting in progressive brain damage should be recognised as a new cause of dementia, a major report suggested today. The findings come following legal action against football authorities over what affected players and families say are brain injuries caused by repeated impacts between head and ball.

I spend thousands on these health supplements for myself and my kids. This is why my doctor husband thinks I'm crazy... and what he says they REALLY do to you: CLARE FOGES

'Open your beak!' I command my four young children, standing at the kitchen counter with an array of bottles and jars around me.

Britain's measles vaccine blackspots revealed - as the UK is stripped of measles-free status amid sustained resurgence of virus

The UK has officially lost its measles elimination status after a sharp rise in cases and deaths from the disease, the World Health Organisation has announced.

Eating porridge for just two days could slash bad cholesterol for SIX WEEKS and protect heart health, clinical trial proves

Eating porridge for just two days could slash bad cholesterol and protect heart health for

Eating only porridge for just two days could help tackle sky-high cholesterol levels and protect against heart disease for weeks, new research has shown. Until now it was assumed that an adult would have to eat a bowl of porridge - every day to lower cholesterol levels.

Scientists discover the therapies that help two-thirds of autistic children speak their first words

Researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia have discovered the therapies that help most autistic children say their first words.

A bump to the head COULD trigger bipolar disorder, research shows - as Kanye West claims brain injury led to his antisemitic outbursts

The 48-year-old rapper claims injury in 2002 led to him becoming 'detached from my true self' and, at times, 'unrecognisable' to people who loved him.

Booze-free Britain: Quarter of adults don't drink AT ALL new figures show - with men driving trend

Booze-free Britain: Quarter of adults don't drink AT ALL new figures reveal - with men

Data from the Government-backed Health Survey for England found 24 per cent of adults had not had a single alcoholic drink in the last 12 months - up from 19 per cent in 2022.

New mother, 35, dismissed bowel cancer symptom as common pregnancy complication: 'I thought I had piles'

A mother-of-two dismissed a tell-tale sign of her cancer whilst pregnant because she felt her story 'was the opposite of someone who got bowel cancer.'

Alert as health watchdog warns patients weight loss jabs can trigger life-threatening side effect: 'It's important to know the symptoms'

Health chiefs have warned that GLP-1 medication increases risk of developing severe inflammation of the pancreas - which can be fatal.

EXCLUSIVEThe blueprint for a longer life, looking younger and reducing your biological age, by world's top longevity scientists who reveal drugs, cheap supplements, tests and strategies they're using themselves

The blueprint for a longer life, looking younger and reducing your biological age, by

You can't hold back time, but scientists believe they may finally be able to slow down ageing. In a revolutionary new field, geroscience, they are testing drugs designed to prevent age-related diseases, helping people live healthier - for longer.

The essential rules to eat salt safely: Why flakey is better for you, vital nutrient that you need and the best types to choose to keep yourself healthy revealed by DR EMILY LEEMING

Pink Himalayan rock salt is at the luxury end of the market, often costing three times more than regular table salt But can salt ever be good for you?

Kiwi - unpeeled: How two a day may be key to fresher skin and better sleep... and whether or not you really need to eat the skin

Tart, green and fuzzy, they may not always seem the most appealing snack. But experts say the humble kiwi comes with a whole host of benefits...

Being a grandparent is good for your brain and may stave off a decline in thinking skills and memory, study suggests

Being a grandparent is good for your brain and may stave off a decline in thinking skills

Being a grandparent is good for your brain and may stave off a decline in thinking skills and memory, research suggests.A new study on adults in England found grandparents who provided care for their grandchildren tended to show better cognitive functioning than those who did not.Grandmothers in particular, who typically provide more care than grandfathers, showed a slowing in cognitive decline.The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (Elsa) is examining the health, social, well-being and economic circumstances of people aged 50 and older.Researchers used Elsa data from 2,887 grandparents, who all answered a survey and completed cognitive tests three times between 2016 and 2022.

How to stop piling on pounds after fat jabs, by DR ANDREW JENKINSON. Forget pure willpower, you have to reset your body's weight thermostat... this is the guide you'll wish your GP had shown you

Why does the weight pile back on when people come off weight-loss jabs? A study reported that they regain weight up to four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising.

The coffee bean that's best for your health, which one will stain your teeth and exactly how much to drink each day to enjoy the benefits, revealed by top doctors

Coffee is now the UK's favourite drink, with 63 per cent of us regularly imbibing compared with 59 per cent for tea, according to a 2023 survey.

Horror of accidental paracetamol overdoses: It's surprisingly common and destroys the liver. In our special report PAT HAGAN reveals what goes wrong, the warning signs - and what patients must know

Horror of accidental paracetamol overdoses: It's surprisingly common and destroys the

Like most new parents, Ahad and Hira Ul Hassan keep a close eye out for signs that their one-year-old son Zohan is developing just as he should. But the couple, from Ayr in Scotland, have more reason than most to feel anxious about their child. In March last year, little Zohan - then just eight weeks old - underwent surgery for a hernia on the right side of his abdomen. His parents weren't unduly worried; weeks earlier, he'd undergone the same operation - with no complications - for a hernia on his left side.

Are you always itchy and have no idea why? DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals the serious organ problem that could be to blame - and the extra symptoms that mean you MUST see a doctor

Known medically as pruritis, severe itching can disrupt sleep and lead to skin damage due to scratching.

Officials reinstate Covid-era monitoring and quarantines after outbreak of deadly virus that has no cure

Health officials and airports have reinstated Covid-era restrictions and quarantines amid an outbreak of a deadly virus causes respiratory failure and brain swelling. It has no vaccine or no cure.

Nutritionists reveal the benefits of drinking milk - and why when it comes to our health, the creamier the better

Nutritionists reveal the benefits of drinking milk - and why when it comes to our health,

Britons used to be powered by milk, sinking five pints a week back in 1974 - more than double the current average intake of around two pints. Milk has been a staple in the human diet for over 9000 years, but recent decades there has been a switch to alternatives made from nuts and grains in line with an explosion in people opting for vegan diets or discovering they struggle to digest lactose, the protein found naturally in milk. But experts warn that as a result of people turning away from good old fashioned dairy milk means they are missing out on key nutrients.

Suffer from debilitating diarrhoea, cramps and bloating? This is the new pill that could banish your symptoms for good, why scientists are so hopeful and what happened to the patients who took it

IBS affects one in five UK adults - around 12 million. It can cause stomach cramps, bloating, nausea, wind, faecal incontinence, fatigue, diarrhoea and constipation, which can last for months

Which supplements do you actually need, and which are a waste of money? Get our expert guide for FREE when you sign up to Your Health newsletter

Do you struggle to work out what supplements or vitamins you actually need? With an overwhelming number of options out there, it's easy to waste money on tablets that don't work.

Why the age you start smoking matters more than how much you smoke - and can make you more susceptible to strokes even decades after quitting

Why the age you start smoking matters more than how much you smoke - and can increase your

Starting to smoke before the age of 20 can have serious repercussions for your health later in life - even if you haven't sparked up a cigarette for decades. Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital in Korea looked at data from over 9.2 million adults to establish a link between the age that someone first sparks up and their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke later in life. The link between smoking and cardiovascular disease is already well established, but there has been little research into the risks associated with the age that someone starts smoking.

My painful and stiff joints are getting worse and even my fingers hurt. How can I fix them? DR SCURR reveals what's really going on, the supplement that will give you a relief... and the mistake you must resist

Why does damp weather worsen my joint pain? Even my fingers hurt. What eases the stiffness and pain? Dr Martin Scurr replies...

Experts pinpoint exact amount of exercise you need to ward off fatty liver disease

The benefits of exercise are well known, but now researchers have determined how many weekly minutes of movement can help protect against a common form of liver disease.

Just two drinks a night sends bowel cancer risk soaring, major new study finds - as experts pinpoint the amount you CAN drink without increasing danger

Just two drinks a night sends bowel cancer risk soaring, major new study finds - as

Just a couple of alcoholic drinks a night could almost double the risk of developing certain types of bowel cancer, concerning research has revealed. A twenty-year study by the National Cancer Institute in the US, which involved more than 8,000 participants, found people who drank between seven and 13 drinks a week had a lower risk of colorectal cancers. But those who drank 14 or more alcoholic drinks a week - which works out as two drinks a night - had a 25 per cent higher risk of developing colorectal cancer and a 95 per cent increased risk of rectal cancer specifically, compared with light drinkers.

Women are more likely to suffer dementia than men because they lose brain grey matter as they go through the menopause, study suggests

Experts from the University of Cambridge studied 124,780 women to examine the effects of the menopause on the brain and whether HRT plays a role in preventing cognitive decline.

Surrogate mother opens up on the 'loneliness' of carrying someone else's baby

A surrogate mother has revealed being pregnant with someone else's child left her feeling 'invisible and lonely' - but handing over the baby was 'easy'.

Improved screening programme for bowel cancer could spot extra 600 cases early per year

Improved screening programme for bowel cancer could spot extra 600 cases early per year

Around 600 more cases of bowel cancer could be detected early each year under an improved screening programme that could save the NHS millions. NHS England said it will lower the detection threshold for its home-screening kit from next month, making thousands more adults eligible for further investigation. Some 2,000 more patients with high-risk polyps in their bowel, which are growths that can go on to become bowel cancer, are also expected to be picked up by the change. As a result, the NHS is expected to carry out 35 per cent more colonoscopies - about 34,000 extra - each year to help diagnose or rule out bowel cancer.

Why do I suffer from terrible acid reflux every morning and what can I do about it? DR ELLIE has the answer

Acid reflux, commonly known as heartburn, occurs when stomach acid rises into the oesophagus.

Why contraceptive coil fittings supposed to be 'no worse than a pinch' leave many women in excruciating agony

For thousands of women, getting a coil fitted is not just uncomfortable, it is agonising.

Why that daily aspirin you take could be a fatal mistake: Millions believe it protects the heart. Now science has shifted dramatically - and doctors say too few know the risks. Special report by ETHAN ENNALS

Why that daily aspirin you take could be a fatal mistake: Millions believe it protects the

It is better known as a painkiller - yet more than two million people in the UK swallow a low-dose aspirin every day in the belief it protects their heart. For decades, the 125-year-old drug, which reduces the blood's tendency to clot, was widely recommended to middle-aged and older patients to lower their risk of heart attacks and strokes, even if they had never suffered heart disease.

Cruel female hair loss and balding is rising - particularly after middle-age. Now experts reveal the ultimate plan for restoring hair, simple steps to take - and the over-the-counter pills that can help

It is a worrying trend which has had medics and patients alike frantically searching for answers: increasing numbers of women are reporting hair loss.

Wellness experts pinpoint six daily activities which will rapidly improve your health... and they don't cost a penny

Millions of Britons begin the month vowing to get healthier - running, weight lifting or sauna-ing into the New Year. But as February fast approaches, many of these habits will begin to dwindle.

Graham put his pain down to acid reflux then doctors told him it was cancer and he had a year to live. Now thanks to an astonishing new drug his tumour has halved and it's helping breast cancer patients too. His doctor says: 'It's so exciting!'

Graham put his pain down to acid reflux then doctors told him it was cancer and he had a

When Graham Caveney was diagnosed with stage-four oesophageal cancer in 2022, doctors gave him just over a year to live. Doctors suggested he should look at palliative care, but he was also offered a lifeline - an early stage trial for an innovative combination of cancer drugs.

Are YOU a victim of self-sabotage? Psychologist reveals why so many of us make plans with the best intentions... then give up

No one is born a master at self-sabotage or a procrastinator. Many of us will set goals or make plans with every intention of following them up.

Worried about Mounjaro side effects? Top weight-loss pharmacist reveals which claims are fact and fiction and the one thing you should NEVER do on the jabs

A leading dieting pharmacist has warning slimmers to know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to home weight-loss treatments.

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