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Health warning issued as incurable rat disease kills four people in two US states

Hantavirus - which is fatal in 36 percent of cases - typically causes about 30 cases per year in the US, mostly in western and southwestern areas. But some states are now recording a surge in the disease. In infection hotspot Arizona , officials have issued a warning after recording seven cases and three deaths this year - compared to 11 cases in the six years from 2016 to 2022. There have also been two cases and one death in California , including in a county that hasn't detected the virus for two decades.

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I'm a white woman born into a biracial family due to an IVF mix-up - my childhood was a lie

Hadeya Okeafor in Canada [shown] detailed the effects of an IVF mixup in the '90s that distinguished her from her black brothers and sisters. Her mother is white, and her father is black. But rather than her father's sperm being used to fertilize an embryo, Dr Firouz Khamsi fertilized the egg with sperm from a white brunette man.

The body types that raise your risk of Alzheimer's, according to major study

Researchers in China found that adults with more belly and arm fat were up to 20 percent more likely to develop cognitive illnesses like dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Carry weight around your middle? It means you're at greater risk of dementia and Parkinson's, experts discover... but being muscular could offer protection against the diseases

People with high levels of belly fat were 13 per cent more likely to develop these diseases than people with low levels of belly fat.

Is long Covid a myth? Another study debunks main symptoms

Testing positive for Covid is no more likely to cause symptoms like fatigue than other illnesses, according to a study from University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), which was funded by the CDC.

Surprise pregnancy? Anatomy expert reveals sex acts that aren't as conception-proof as people might believe...

Women have conceived children in some surprising ways that seem to defy the laws of biology. One factor that unites them all is the resilience of the human reproductive system to perform against the odds.

Grotesque rise of extreme eating influencers in America - after death of live streamer

How the death of 24yo Pan Xiaoting in China added to the grotesque rise of extreme eating

In addition to drastically raising one's risk of obesity and, therefore, heart disease and diabetes, mukebang, or consuming that much food in a single sitting, can cause the stomach to become distended and rupture, sending food into the abdomen.

Man, 68, has to have part of his penis amputated after it turned gangrenous due to using a sex aid 'for too long'

Medics, who treated the 68-year-old in California, were forced to peel away layers of dead tissue in the horrific case but found the tip couldn't be saved and had to be removed.

Are YOU battling a never-ending cough? It could be hidden lung disease, say experts - as study shows thousands of patients with tell-tale chest symptoms are 'fobbed off' by doctors for more than a decade

Diana Muirhead, 60, from the UK is desperate to begin treatment, having been on the waiting list for a spirometry test to confirm that she has COPD for months.

Shocking new study reveals how common mental health issue can raise risk of Alzheimer's by SEVEN-FOLD

Living with anxiety could increase your risk of dementia, a first-of-its-kind study from researchers in Australia found. But treating anxiety in a timely manner reduced this risk factor.

A cure for autism? As researchers announce they have discovered a way to reverse condition, experts slam claims as 'bad science' and 'deeply insulting'

The research claimed two girls' symptoms were drastically reduced after a two-year programme of interventions, but experts say it was poorly devised and amounts to no more than an 'anecdote'.

EXCLUSIVETragic baby is born with four legs, four arms and two faces - in one-of-a-kind phenomenon

WARNING: EXTREMELY GRAPHIC CONTENT. A child in India has died after being born with four arms, four legs, and two faces. This week, the baby's mother, 38-year-old Rama Devi, was rushed to a rural hospital when she started experiencing labor pains. However, hospital staff and villagers were shocked to find that the child was conjoined with another body that had not fully developed. This had caused the child to come out with two sets of faces, legs, and arms. It appears that the underdeveloped legs and arms were protrouding out from the child's chest. The child died several hours after birth.

Do women smell different when they're most fertile? Scientists have finally found the answer...

Women smell more 'attractive' to men at times when they are most likely to conceive a baby. But the aroma of 'femme fertile' is a myth, according to a new study, by researchers at Leipzig University.

Take the 24-question quiz that reveals your REAL biological age - and your risk of disease

Longevity experts in New York City made the AI-powered tool which estimates biological age - or the age of cells - with just 24 questions.

Why you're better off if your doctor is a woman, according to science

When it comes to your health, you're better off with a female doctor, according to a new study from researchers in four US states and published in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Gel for erectile dysfunction that's effective 'in ten minutes' works for most men, new research shows... but could effect be all the mind?

It's claimed Eroxon MED3000 gel works in less than ten minutes by creating a cooling and warming sensation while relaxing the smooth muscle tissue inside the penis.

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Swallow your chewing gum? Experts warn it raises risk of a gruesome medical condition... which also hits girls who chew their hair

Bezoars are collections of indigestible matter that accumulate in parts of our digestive system such as the stomach, intestines, and windpipe and that can remain hidden for years. While bezoars in humans are rare, cases do crop up. Just this month a 24-year-old woman in Ecuador had a colossal 16in mass of hair, roughly the size of beach ball, removed from her stomach. And in the UK a seven-year-old girl from Newcastle had a cricket-ball sized mass of hair removed from her stomach, according to Dr Dan Baumgardt an expert pharmacology and neuroscience at the University of Bristol. Writing for the website, The Conversation , Dr Baumgardt said it wasn't just hair that could form the basis of a bezoar.

FDA recalls herbal supplement sold on Amazon after finding 'serious and life-threatening' ingredients

Infla-650 is a $55 'blend of ancient Indian herbs' sold nationwide that claims to help soothe the joints of users and maintain healthy bones. But routine FDA testing revealed the 'supplements' were tainted with three drugs not listed on the label - including Phenylbutazone, which was also banned in the US in the 1980s after it was linked to a spate of deaths.

Japan invents 'forbidden liquid jelly' drink claimed to be a drug-free alternative to Ozempic - but is it safe?

Called In Tansan the Japanese sparkling canned beverage looks like any ordinary soft drink you'd find on a supermarket shelf but it also contains a hidden secret.

EXCLUSIVEI drank too much and had catastrophic relationships with an emotionally abusive, controlling narcissist, a liar and an alcoholic cocaine user - it made me a better psychologist

One boyfriend was an alcoholic; another a liar and fantasist; and one was a narcissist. Their behaviour made me doubt my instincts.

DR SCURR: How to stop teeth grinding... without wearing a mouth guard

My dentist says I grind my teeth. Is there anything else that might help and does it cause long-term problems?

Sing in the bath, watch TV comedies, and always floss your teeth: These are 50 simple lifestyle tweaks recommended by leading experts to help prevent dementia

You might not think that flossing your teeth or singing in the shower could have an impact on your brain. But these are just two of the simple lifestyle tweaks proven to help prevent dementia.

How soon until you feel sick after catching someone else's illness? From measles to colds, flu and Covid, our expert guide to when the symptoms will hit...

Amid Covid infections still circling, and news of measles outbreaks, many of us will be feeling nervous about getting ill with at least one of them.

The end of men? The woman growing testicles in a test tube - and how her research could save the human race from the male fertility crisis

People always ask me if the aim of my work is one day to get rid of men,' says biologist Nitzan Gonen. It doesn't seem an unreasonable query.

Startling graphs show how deadly it is when you don't sleep enough... or get too MUCH shut-eye

Startling graphs show not getting enough sleep, or getting too much, can be DEADLY

While many like to snooze longer on weekends or pull all-nighters for an arduous work project, getting too much or too little of it can raise one's risk of developing heart attack , stroke, obesity , and death. Graphs depicting the harms of unhealthy sleep show a J or U-shaped curve, with risk starting high on the left with fewer hours of sleep, dipping in the middle with optimal sleep, and rising high toward the right with more sleep than is recommended.

Horror as extreme eater, 24, DIES during livestream of 10-hour food binge on chocolate cake and chicken and seafood after her stomach ripped open

Pan Xiaoting [left], a 24-year-old binge-eating live-streamer died while broadcasting a 10-hour food binge to thousands of her followers. Autopsy results revealed a severely deformed stomach.

US suffering record levels of little-known illness 'Teflon flu' that spreads from common household appliance

Researchers say that a flu-like illness caused by fumes from burning nonstick pans hit its highest levels in decades in 2023.

How ditching hybrid working could give you a big boost in the bedroom

Therapists warned that working from home can lead to a couple becoming stuck in a 'monotonous' routine, sapping desire, while bringing the desk to the home can also blur the lines between work and play - leading to more stress.

How a revolutionary back pain jab may be better than painkillers - and it's made from your own blood

Jabs of a patient's own blood could ease the agony of back pain. The treatment uses injections of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP.

Test that checks your risk of getting motor neurone disease, cancer and 65 other serious conditions... from a single drop of blood

Researchers say they are 'extremely excited' about findings which indicate that thousands of proteins in a drop of blood can onset of many different conditions.

Doctor shares easy hack that soothes migraines in minutes - using two items in your bathroom

Dr Jason Singh, a physician who shares his expert tips and knowledge with his 96,000 followers on TikTok , uses the 'two towel method'.

Teen boy dies from incurable brain virus as authorities race to track down 200 of his contacts

Teen boy in India dies from incurable brain virus as authorities race to track down 200 of

The 14-year-old school-child was diagnosed with Nipah virus in the country's southern state of Kerala, and died after suffering from a cardiac arrest. Officials are now monitoring 214 people for infection, 60 of which are thought to be at high risk of having also caught the virus. Three in four people who catch the virus die from it, data shows — far higher than Covid's current fatality rate of less than one percent.

Could Kamala Harris' inappropriate laughter and 'word salads' be symptoms of a little-known psychological condition?

American behavioural specialist Gregg Levoy said that for people who ramble on and on, speech can become 'a barrier rather than a connector'.

Scientists make 'profound' discovery about food and cancer as they hunt for cause of colon tumor explosion in young people

Researchers in Ireland made the discovery after reviewing six common diets and how they impact the gut microbiome.

Health experts reveal the red flag symptom you should NEVER ignore - because it could be a sign of cancer and diabetes

If you lose weight without cutting down calories or working out more in the gym, it could be a sign of something more sinister. Experts warn to could be caused by diabetes, cancer or stress.

EXCLUSIVEHow to beat the three types of hunger, by a diet expert who's written a smash-hit book on how to cut cravings for ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed food can be hard to resist. Not only is it designed to be quick and convenient to eat, research shows that certain additives can lead to addictive eating behaviours.

The pitfalls of believing love is all down to fate: Relationships deemed 'destined to be' go downhill fastest, academics warn

Researchers have discovered that those who think relationships grow through effort, instead, tend to maintain higher levels of satisfaction over the years.

EXCLUSIVEDaily Mail health reporter goes vegan for a month after tests showed she was at risk for major diseases. What happened next shocked her... but left her miserable

Blood tests showed that I had high cholesterol at just age 28. To lower it and test out if a vegan diet can really live up to its many health claims, I went vegan for three weeks. Here's what happened.

EXCLUSIVEI've never touched a cigarette. So why was I diagnosed with 'death sentence' lung cancer at 43?

A Kentucky woman was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, despite never smoking and being physically active. Leah Phillips was just 43 years old in September 2019 when she came down with a dry, nagging cough. Two weeks later, doctors dismissed it as a 'post-viral cough' from a generic virus. A few days taking corticosteroids eased the cough, though it returned several weeks later, along with shortness of breath. A distance runner, Ms Phillips now had trouble keeping up with her jogging group and suffered a 'heaviness' in her chest. She was eventually diagnosed with stage four non-small cell lung cancer and given six months to live.

DR ELLIE CANNON: Why do I get the smell of bonfires in my nose?

SEVERAL times a year I get a strange bonfire smell in my nostrils. I've read this could be a sign of something really sinister. Is this true?

Women with endometriosis four times more likely to develop ovarian cancer than those without, study finds

Prior research has suggested a link between endometriosis and ovarian cancer, but new findings found particularly severe endometriosis can significantly raise the risk of the disease.

EXCLUSIVEThe expert tricks to cutting down on ultra-processed foods when you do your supermarket shop - without giving up the treats you love: Part two of top dietitian NICHOLA LUDLAM-RAINE's must-read guide

In the second helping of our must-read series, top dietitian NICHOLA LUDLAM-RAINE tells you how to cut back on ultra-processed food as you do the weekly shop - without missing out on treats.

Never-before-seen fungus that mutates at 'hyper' speed is discovered in China as two patients die with it

Two men, in their 60s and 80s, have already died after the fungus - called R. fluvialis - invaded their blood. The disease was detected for the first time in Nanjing, eastern China.

EXCLUSIVEHow to unprocess your diet in 30 days: Just follow these steps to cut back on ultra-processed food - it's much easier than you think, writes top dietician NICHOLA LUDLAM-RAINE

Ready meals, instant noodles, frozen chips, oven-ready pizzas - we all know we shouldn't be so reliant on convenience foods. But who has the time to cook every meal from scratch?

EXCLUSIVEDoctors say antidepressants may have pushed Trump shooter Thomas Crooks over the edge - as concerning new details emerge

With details about former President Trump's would-be assassin now emerging, officials are learning that Thomas Matthew Crooks' violent behavior could have been driven by depression .