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Doctors' warning over killer antibiotic taken by millions that causes organ failure

Doctors are sounding the alarm about a common antibiotic taken by millions that is linked to a number of deaths and extreme reactions. Taken by about 3million Americans, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, or brand name Bactrim, is usually used to treat mild chest infections, bacteria, and acne. Emmie Bellucci, 12, from Texas, was prescribed two courses of the antibiotic for cystic acne - a severe form that causes painful lumps deep in the skin - last year. A severe reaction caused her lungs to become severely injured and shut down.

First Aid Beauty's extremely popular face cream mysteriously recalled nationwide due to

An urgent recall has been issued for a viral face cream, which was distributed by accident and could cause 'severe health consequences'. First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream, which is priced at $50 for a 14oz pot, has a cult following on TikTok, with thousands of beauty experts singing its praises for its hydrating benefits. But the FDA says that close to 3,000 'unfit' pots have been accidentally distributed and consumers have been warned to check which batches they have.

A twisted horror game challenges users to play for 18 minutes without screaming or they lose. The format was inspired by the 1999 'The Blair Witch Project' which played psychological games.

Latest figures suggest in the month alone there has been almost 100 confirmed cases, bringing the total annual figure to almost 3,000.

Susie Masterson, a relationship coach and psychotherapist from Manchester, has revealed her top tips on how to spot a liar and also gave her opinion on what the faithfuls need to do to win.

Horrified doctors find creatures breeding in little girl's ear after parenting mistake

A camera revealed the infestation in her ear, with hundreds of ticks the size of a grain of sand with their heads buried in the skin of her ear - sucking blood. Doctors were shocked, and quickly removed the ticks - which may have been done using specialist forceps. The case was reported in Malaysia.

Latest figures suggest Viagra is now the UK's biggest counterfeit drug, with more than £6.2million worth of dodgy little blue pills seized by UK regulators last year.

The FDA revealed the recall , and said it was its highest risk level - or a Class I - meaning there is a 'reasonable probability' of death for anyone who eats the salmon.

Among the changes highlighted are blurred vision and eye irritation that doesn't respond to standard treatments, which many people put down to staring at screens for too long.

Rutgers professor slammed for forcing students to wear Covid face masks in his lectures

An ethics professor at a top New Jersey university has implemented a 'non-negotiable' mask mandate for his lectures over the 'threat' of Covid. Dr Jerry Piven, who is listed as an assistant teaching professor at Rutgers University sent an email to students the day before class was scheduled to begin that included a class masking policy. It was published, in part, on X without his knowledge.

Some healthcare professionals are unaware of the link between the menopause and the potentially-deadly condition, which affects 7.2million people in the UK.

Entitled the 'Contraception Begins at Erection Act', the bill introduced on Monday would make it unlawful for 'a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo.'

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Trump's radical $500billion plan to end cancer with a VACCINE

President Donald Trump announced a $500billion investment for private companies to develop artificial intelligence tools to support medical advancements, including a cancer vaccine. Tech mogul Larry Ellison said a cancer vaccine made using artificial intelligence is 'the promise of the future.' Mr Ellison, chief technology officer at computer software company Oracle, was speaking Tuesday at a White House gathering and said one of the most exciting things [Oracle is] working on [using AI]... is a cancer vaccine.'

Mom spots daughter's cancer before doctors after noticing subtle symptom

A mom has told how she spotted her daughter's brain cancer before doctors did after noticing several subtle symptoms. Catherine Owens, 29, from Louisiana, kept noticing that her two-year-old Gracelyn Stiffler felt extremely tired and she also suffered from severe headaches. However, the mom-of-two said that doctors kept on dismissing the symptoms as a 'crick in the neck' and said that there was nothing wrong with her.

Dutch scientists believe that administering a dose of the vaccine to women with high risk pre-cancerous cells, known as CIN3, could stop them coming back.

Dr Sam Ghali, an urgent care doctor from the University of Florida, took to social media to share an image of a patient with telltale signs of a parasitic infection called cysticercosis.

Running is a great workout for boosting cardiovascular fitness, but without preparing properly, it could be dangerous in cold weather and lead to muscle cramps, injuries and even frostbite.

Sticking to a more 'primitive' diet that doesn't include dairy, beef or wheat can slash the risk of chronic disease and help you lose weight , according to a new study.

Kelly Heather, 38, first noticed a small mark on her nail in 2017. Despite being told the disease was unlikely to spread, it ended up in her lymph nodes and her brain.

An unnamed man in Florida went to doctors with a bizarre change to his body eight months after starting a diet consisting of massive amounts of cheese, butter, meat, and other fats

I've come back from the brink of death four times... what I saw changed everything

A woman has revealed what heaven is really like after being on the brink of death four times, with advice from Jesus and encounters with dead pets being among her life-changing experiences. Sharon Milliman believes it's a 'miracle' that she's still here today. The published author has suffered two life-threatening health complications, being seconds away from drowning and struck by lightning while on the phone with a friend.

One popular position for a good night's kip could leave you straining your neck and back or even struggling to breathe, an expert has said.

Scientists working to cure Alzheimer's disease have found that menstrual blood could play a key role in treating the deadly brain disorder. Menstrual stem cells could be a 'game changer' for medicine.

Dark mornings, disrupted routines, and the sudden absence of owners who were at home all the time during the festive season, can leave dogs out of sorts, new research suggests.

Dermatologists claim an £8 shampoo used for can be used not only for fungal infections, but acne, dandruff is the perfect hair loss remedy that more people need to know about.

Rates of the vomiting bug, which can also cause diarrhea, are up 80 per cent on the same time last year, figures show. Some 784 patients a day were in hospital in England.

Scientists at the University of Virginia have uncovered how different exercise intensifies the impact of the hunger hormone ghrelin in the body.

REVEALED: Photos show how ultra-processed foods can change your face

Their cheeks are chubbier, their eyes slightly sunken and their teeth overcrowded. These are the faces of children who have been raised on ultra-processed foods , which health experts are warning can irreversibly change the shape of your face. Dailymail.com used an AI image generator to see how children's faces would develop differently if they were fed a diet of junk food.

Nearly 8,000 popular whole room heaters have been recalled due to potential for electric shocks and fire hazards, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Around two million people are reported to live with long covid in the UK, suffering with symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog and a cough. But one sex is at a higher risk.

Jade-Marie Clark, from Glasgow, put her twitchy eye down to the stress of juggling caring for a two year-old with college work.

The product concerned is sold across 242 stores in total. The affected states are: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana , Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

The compromised cookies were distributed by D. Coluccio and Sons, which is a family owned Italian specialty food importer and retailer based out of Brooklyn, New York.

Longevity expert reveals intriguing eating habit of people who live to 100 - and why you

If you want to reach your 100th birthday and receive a telegram from the King, one simple lifestyle change could prove key to your success. For switching up your evening meal could be a way to boost your chances, one Italian longevity expert has said. According to Dr Valter Longo, a researcher in ageing and biological science at the University of Southern California, the most common evening meal habit of long-lived centenarians is a 'light dinner'. This is because saving larger meals for the evening can make it harder for the body to metabolize the food putting people at risk of health issues including high blood pressure and cholesterol, he said.

Dr Christine Schneider, a clinical psychologist based in Cambridge , explains that the toxic mindset might be inadvertently harming the mental health of those around you.

The youngster was extremely deficient in a vitamin essential for keeping optical nerves healthy, according to a doctor who revealed the case.

Drinking a glass of water before a meal is a well-known tip for anyone wanting to eat less.

Experts examined health data from over 300,000 Britons for 11 years and found a combination of two factors was needed to maximize a reduction in cancer risk.

Every day we ingest countless thousands of tiny particles of waste plastic from the air and water that surround us, as well from as the food we eat.

Men with ADHD could expect to live to the age of about 73 years and three months on average, while men without the condition reached the age of 80.

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