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Drunk Briton perforated his bowel after 'losing control' of a 77cm bendy sex toy

Doctors found an 'unusually large' 77cm-long sex toy that a patient had 'lost control' of, because he was intoxicated, according to a BMJ Case Report.

Millennials are killing cigarettes: Teenagers prefer vaping and weed

Newly released research from the National Institute of Drug Abuse shows US high schoolers prefer marijuana use and vaping devices over cigarette smoking.

Women are only truly happy after their husbands die, NHS reveals

A survey has uncovered that women are far less happy than men for much of their lives. However, this changes after men start to die off.

Give medical marijuana to cancer sufferers and epileptics, says World Health Organisation

UN body cites controversial drug as an effective treatment for epilepsy and says it has no addictive properties.

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How a viral selfie got the internet talking about skin cancer and its prevention

After evaluating Facebook shares and trends of Google searches, a team of researchers have found that "real stories" could be a powerful tool in delivering public health messages.

What is ectopia cordis? Baby born with heart outside her body first to survive in the UK

Medical experts said they do not know of another case in Britain where a baby has survived such a condition.

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Artificial intelligence detects the spread of cancer better than a real doctor

Computer algorithms have the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of pathologists when diagnosing diseases, which could save lives in the long-term.

How Peppa Pig is putting 'unrealistic' pressure on NHS doctors

A doctor has penned an article for the BMJ suggesting that the popular children's cartoon Peppa Pig could be placing extra pressure on GPs.

Here is why having older brothers increases your chances of being gay

A recent study suggests a biological explanation as to why younger brothers have a higher chance of being homosexual.

What is the secret to a long life? Villagers in a remote corner of Italy may have the answer

Researchers found common personality traits - including positivity, stubbornness and optimism - in citizens of a group of Italian villages where many live well into their 90s.

What is meningitis B? Grieving parents of boy who died within 24 hours of falling ill spread awareness on vaccination

Heartbroken parents, Georgie and Bryan Hall from Halesworth, Suffolk, are now urging all parents to vaccinate their children against the deadly disease.

Man flu may be real: Men aren't exaggerating - their immunity is worse, says study

'Man flu' is the much-debated phenomenon where a man suffering from cold, flu or other minor ailment is regarded as exaggerating his symptoms.

Drug breakthrough could end Huntington's disease death sentence

The genetic mutation which causes the deadly disease has been corrected for the first time, scientists say.

Bloating, gas and irritability: What happens to your body if you drink 12 cans of Diet Coke a day?

Donald Trump reportedly drinks 12 cans of Diet Coke a day - so what does that do to the body?

One in five donor kidneys being thrown away

A research team from Columbia University has found that an unnecessary amount of kidneys are being discarded instead of transplanted.

New eyeball superglue that fully washes off with water can be used to patch up battlefield wounds

The glue could buy a soldier enough time to seek appropriate medical attention in a microsurgical facility.

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What are the early signs of dementia? WH dismisses 'ridiculous' claim about Trump's mental health

The US president's mental health was brought into question by TV host Joe Scarborough who claimed Trump was "completely detached from reality".

Is someone you know at risk of suicide? A simple blood test could reveal if they are

A simple blood test can soon show if women might be in the frame of mind to seriously harm themselves to the point of attempting suicide.

Extreme diet could cure type 2 diabetes for good, researchers claim

Clinical trial looks at effects of extreme weight loss programmes on reversing type 2 Diabetes. 86% of participants who lost 15kg or more were in remission after a year.

Young people rally against the term 'snowflake'

Mental health experts warn against "snowflake" slur against the young as insurance firm Aviva research finds that 72% of 16-24-year-olds think term unfair.

Technology at the heart of NHS efficiency drive

James Slaney, co-founder, Dubber, looks at how innovative cloud call recording and speech recognition can deliver efficiencies and improve the quality of care in the NHS.

Dubai reassures residents that Pepsi doesn't give you HIV

The Dubai municipality was forced to respond to internet rumours about the soft drink by saying that Pepsi could not spreads HIV.

Doctors fired after 'dead' baby found to be alive on way to cremation

Two doctors in Delhi, India were fired on Sunday (3 December) after they wrongly declared a newborn baby dead.

This woman was born without a uterus and she just had a baby

The birth took place at Baylor University Medical Centre — the first birth in the hospital's ongoing uterus transplant clinical trial.

Death of the doner kebab? EU looks to ban key ingredient from post-pub treat

Phosphates help kebab meat retain its flavour and moisture even after hours of cooking on a spit. However, some argue the additives could pose a health risk.

Studying lifehack: You are more likely to remember something if you read it out loud

Researchers say that speaking text aloud helps words to cement themselves in the brain's long-term memory.

Going bald or grey can kill you: Increased risk of male heart disease discovered

Cardiovascular diseases are world's biggest killers, claiming a death toll of 17.7 million people every year.

This wine is made from tofu whey - it tastes like sake and is healthy

The drink contains 7-8% alcohol and has a sweet taste, with fruity and floral notes.

What made prehistoric women stronger than today's female athletes and footballers revealed

Scans of prehistoric women's arms and shin bones show that they were stronger than rowers and athletes of today.

Doctor removed bone from wrong leg during operation - then lied about it when patient woke up

A patient in Sweden had a piece of bone accidentally removed from the wrong leg, only for the doctor to then alter patient records to make it appear as if everything went to plan.

What is scarlet fever? Highest number of cases recorded in England in 50 years

Soaring number of cases baffles doctors with no clue on why numbers are rising.

Why are so many BAME children and young people struggling to access mental health help?

Far more BAME children would access help if it was anonymous instead of approaching traditional places like the NHS. Why is this?

Kim Kardashian is promoting a dangerous glitter trend

While glitter may seem harmless, it can be washed into the seas causing damage to the marine environment.

What are transvaginal mesh implants? Canadian campaigner Chrissy Brajcic dies from sepsis at 42

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has issued a draft guidance calling for the implants to be used only for research purposes and not routine operations.

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