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Interactive map reveals America's cancer hotspots - as study says half of deaths are

Mississippi residents are the most likely in America to die from cancer, federal data suggests. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) collected cancer death rates from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The researchers found that Mississippi had the highest cancer mortality rate in the US for all forms of the disease, topping the list with 985.6 deaths per 100,000 people. West Virginia came in second place, with 966.4 deaths per 100,000 residents, which could be due to high obesity rates. Southern states rounded out the top five, including Kentucky with 947.2 cases per 100,000, Alabama with 941.7, and Tennessee with 916.2.

Man, 35, shocks the world by transforming into a 'black alien' and throwing away his good

Anthony Loffredo, 35, who currently lives in Mexico , says he has now had more surgeries than he can remember to change his appearance. He has had his nose amputated, ears cut off, eyeballs and skin tattooed black and has two of his fingers removed. He also has demonic symbols burned into his flesh and horns implanted underneath his skin. Mr Loffredo, who is originally from France, says he has now had more surgeries than he can remember. But the online sensation says he is only 65 percent of the way there. He also has plans to cut off one of his legs and replace it with a biomechanical one.

A study from the University of Toronto suggested that changes in speech could be signs of conditions like dementia. The findings come amid concerns over President Joe Biden's cognitive heath.

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It was an odious encounter with a nurse in a remote Alberta hospital that persuaded Heather Hancock how Canada's euthanasia system was coming badly off the rails.

Jo Prance, from Surrey, was diagnosed with a minor perineal tear after welcoming her son in 1998. But the severity of her tear and injury was missed, she claimed.

I'm a health expert - these are the 10 surprising everyday habits that are seriously

Enjoying a coffee first thing, checking the phone before bed and having a soda or fruit juice - these are all seemingly innocuous things that we do every day. But now a doctor has urged people to reconsider, saying the habits cause weight gain , ruin sleep and leave people less energetic. Chris Boettcher is a physical therapist in South Carolina specializing in helping people lose weight and fight off the 'dad bod'. He revealed his list of ten everyday habits people should drop on social media, saying they were undermining people's health.

American researchers claim fans' 'parasocial' relationship with Taylor Swift, combined with her openness and references to eating disorders and body image in her work, helped create this effect.

Biden has repeatedly refused to take a gold-standard cognition test that looks for signs of dementia or Parkinson's , which many doctors suspect he has. How would you do?

The news of the sad and untimely death of Dr Michael Mosley last month prompted an outpouring of grief from around the world. Thousands stepped forward to sing the Mail columnist's praises.

Small business owner Steph Pase took to social media to describe her experience with a nasty case of the flu that put her in hospital.

Rapper Desiigner gives ludicrous dietary excuse for manic episode on plane that saw him

The 27-year-old made the bizarre claim while being interviewed for a podcast, saying the episode was also brought on by low blood sugar. His management has previously blamed exhaustion from his trip to Japan , as well as weed and medications from a Thai hospital. The now 27-year-old also admitted he had recently taken shrooms. Doctors said there was little evidence that a vegan diet could cause his behavior, but pointed out that on a plane substances can be more potent.

Richard was in the middle of a passionate love-making session when he suddenly experienced pain where it was least welcome. He went on to develop Peyronie's disease.

Rebecca Scott, from Runcorn in the UK, paid £45 for a set for her 15-year-old daughter in June. But after knocking two of her fingers days later, her acrylics tore part of her natural nails.

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Psychologists revealed to DailyMail.com which celebrities follow different parenting approaches - and which ones could be setting their children up for a lifetime of emotional issues.

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Is the medieval disease in YOUR state? Map reveals where 'Black Death' still occurs as

Every year, about ten cases of the disease are recorded, with patients suffering from coughing up blood and skin that suddenly turns black. It comes as a case of the bubonic plague in Colorado gains attention due to the fact many assumed the medieval illness was resigned to history. But official US data shows that 18 states have suffered outbreaks in the last 50 years, usually linked to contact with rodents or bites from infected fleas . Overall, nationwide there are about seven cases per year.

Parkinson's experts reveal how bad Joe Biden's health could get over the next four years

Several doctors were telling DailyMail.com months ago they suspected Biden, 81, had Parkinson's, though many insisted on remaining anonymous for fear of backlash. Now, they are speaking out about what the next four years could look like if the President does indeed have the condition. They say the public should know what they're signing up for. Dr W. Chris Winter is a neurologist in Virginia who has treated hundreds of patients with Parkinson's. Dr Abhi Kapuria is also a neurologist based at the University of North Carolina. Both did not want to perform an 'online diagnosis' and reiterated that they had not examined him in person.

Two Ivy league-trained dermatologists- from Harvard and Stanford- warn that there are four places people forget to put sunscreen on, leading to skin cancer.

We asked Lucy Diamond, a dietitian at oviva.com - an NHS-approved, online weight and health management resource - to assess ten popular chocolate products, which we then rated.

CDC officials warned of a Wyoming man being infected with leptospirosis, a rare bacterial disease spread through dog urine. It's believed to be the state's first human case in 30 years.

During an episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians , the 43-year-old told her mother Kris Jenner on set, 'I got salmon sperm facial with salmon sperm injected into my face.'

Health service figures show a record 8.7million people in England, about 15 per cent of the total population, are now on the mood-boosting drugs though this rises to one in four in parts of the North.

Plastic surgeon reveals which procedures 'The Boys' star Erin Moriarty has had... and why

Many fans speculate that the 'Starlight' actress, 30, who plays a superhero in the Amazon series 'The Boys', has had tweakments - saying that the continued comments about it were 'very... telling'. Now, DailyMail.com has spoken to three plastic surgeons who agreed that the star was beautiful but had likely had some work done.The surgeons - who did not hear the others comments - all said she had had a nose job, pointing out her smoother nose bridge and more pointed tip. Each also suggested she had had fillers in the cheeks and lips and Botox in the forehead - with two also suggesting she may have had a browlift.

The ordinance, passed last Friday in the northern prefecture of Yamagata, was inspired by research from the local university which found regular laughter can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Knowing who is more likely to see the disease return means doctors can treat them more aggressively, giving them the best chance of stopping the cancer from coming back.

Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from Worcester, Massachusetts, died last September after eating a Paqui chip as part of the manufacturer's 'One Chip Challenge.'

Motorbike holiday horror smash: Thrill seeking banker, 28, had to have his 'dead' leg

Luke Tarrant quit his job in investment banking last September to embark on the voyage of a lifetime, riding from the US to Antarctica. The 28-year-old said he knew motorbiking could be dangerous and felt that 'something was bound to happen eventually'. He said: 'I've always had a passion for motorbikes and this was the dream trip I'd been planning for a while. I left my job for it and was having an amazing time.'

Swedish and German researchers have shown that people who eat more plant-based oils cut their chances of heart attacks and strokes by a third and their risk of developing diabetes by a quarter.

The condition, which is also suffered by Selena Gomez , Lady Gaga and Nick Cannon, sees body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue instead.

Almost nine in 10 patients on blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are quitting them early, a major review from Prime Therapeutics and Magellan Rx Management has found.

A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said they were aware of the deaths of two children who attend Millstead Primary School in Liverpool which is battling an outbreak of a stomach bug.

The make up of our microbiome - the community of bacteria in the gut - affects all aspects of our health, from immune defenses to the likelihood of weight gain.

From itching to problem rashes, dryness and colorful discharge, there are myriad complaints affecting women's genitals. We spoke to the experts about how to fix issues 'down there'.

Psychologists unpack Bill Belichick's 50-year age gap with girlfriend Jordon Hudson and

'Gold digger' describes a young person marrying a wealthy older one not for love but for a lavish lifestyle. They often feel entitled to that lifestyle, which is rooted in deeply felt insecurity. The celebrity world is full of examples - from Al Pacino and Noor Alfalla, 53 years his junior, to Anna Nicole Smith, who was 26 when she married an 89-year-old oil tycoon.

A new study from from Imperial College London suggests that people who are night owls, such as Barack Obama , Winston Churchill and Robbie Williams could be sharper than morning people.

It's a popular theory that in order to last longer in bed, men should distract themselves. This yields some interesting techniques, that sexual health experts might caution against.

Sticking to the Mediterranean diet, deemed superior by nutritionists, could translate to clearer skin, new research suggests. The secret is omega-3 fatty acids.

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Kate Beckinsale, 50, claimed that her grief led her to vomit blood and 'burn a hole' in her throat. Doctors told DailyMail.com that the body can go through extreme changes from grief.

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