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Speaking following National Epilepsy Week, Jo Scott highlighted how she and others with the disorder have been mistaken for being drunk or high when they've had episodes in the past

Antoinette Carr, who is from Enfield, North London, was diagnosed with myeloma, which develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow, but first thought she had postnatal depression

To mark Cervical Screening Awareness Week, a gynaecologist has urged women to attend these crucial appointments and shared her top advice for those who are anxious about it

Cases of metabolic associated fatty liver disease have more than doubled in 30 years with cutting down on processed meats, pizza, and cakes the only way to battle back

There are over 50 million Americans who have a type of chronic sleep disorder which affects their ability to fall asleep - this easy trick can help sufferers to nod off quickly

Allie Carson-McGeary had been feeling exhausted since she caught Covid-19 and, after watching Love Island's Demi Jones' YouTube clip, she discovered she had cancer

Dr Maurice Duffy, a mindset coach, stresses mental health care does not have to be complicated and can start easily at home with a just few straightforward pointers

Dr Hilary Jones has shared some of the most common health issues men face as part of Men's Health Week, explaining why they're such a worry for males and the risks

More than 160,000 deaths each year - that's an average of 460 deaths each day - are caused by heart and circulatory diseases, but lifestyle changes can help ward these off

Liane Slawson noticed Max Dwyer's lips became blue when he was just four days old and, after a few more episodes, he was rushed to hospital where doctors saved his life

Two women have shared how their incredibly heavy and painful periods cause them stress at work and how they wish paid menstrual leave was recognised in the UK - like in Spain

This Men's Health Week, a charity is urging black men to be more aware of the increased risk of prostate cancer they face after Dark Knight star Colin MacFarlane revealed his diagnosis

Kenzie Kizer was in her garden in doing some weeding in Texas, US, when she suddenly felt like her arms were on fire after coming into contact with poison hemlock

As people head on their holidays abroad, or choose to have a vacation at home, there is an increased chance of catching a virus due to a number of them in circulation

There's lots of fun to be had when the sun's out, but you'll want to make sure your little one is fully protected fom the sun's rays

Neuroscientist Emily McDonald, from Phoenix, Arizona, US, has shared tips on TikTok to prevent symptoms such as brain fog and forgetfulness. However, it means avoiding processed food

As Davina McCall calls for a 'contraceptive pill revolution' in a new documentary on Channel 4, The Mirror hears from a leading sexual health and reproductive expert to learn the truth about risk and side effects

Chelsea Speirs, from Sydney, Australia, is also unable to talk because she has a condition called functional neurological disorder - but she's determined it won't stop her achieve her goals

With a heatwave set to send temperatures soaring in the UK, many will experience the uncomfortable feeling of swollen feet. Here an expert has shared six tips on how to prevent 'trapped fluid'

The warm weather comes with high pollen counts... and hayfever, so if you're a sufferer, keep reading to find out which remedy is best suited to your needs

Data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were more than 1,000 new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) every day in the country and these include syphilis

Katie Holroyd had an everyday test at Specsavers to see if she needed new glasses but an optician there spotted something far more sinister and ensured Katie had it examined further

Around 120 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every day in the UK, amounting to more than 42,000 cases every year - but it can be treated if it is spotted early

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen studied 176 people aged 100 or older, all living in Japan, and found they had a "unique" combination of gut bacteria

A GP has issued a warning for people to be vigilant about subtle changes after a small difference in her toilet habits turned out to be stage 3 colon cancer