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DailyMail.com analysis reveals which fast food chains have the highest number of chemicals lurking in them - is YOURS a worst-offender?

It isn't news that fast food is bad for you. With its deep-fried, highly caloric and oily menu items associated with obesity, diabetes and even depression. And while some chains advertise 'slow' fast food, with fewer processed ingredients or healthier options, Americans are still - most of the time unknowingly - consuming dozens of ingredients, some of which have dangerous impacts on their health. Fast food classics like cheeseburgers, fried chicken, cheesy bread and mac and cheese often contain several dozen ingredients, with some items made from more than 60 components.

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EXCLUSIVENurse who made shock comments about Trump shooting is 'no longer employed' - as wave of investigations are launched

Janiece Binns, who works at New York Presbyterian, a medical center used by Columbia and Cornell universities, said in an online post just hours after the attack occurred: 'Like, bro. Work on your skills.' Binns, who is pictured on social media wearing an LGBT face mask and has shared pro Palestine content, shared a post on her Instagram Story that called Trump's would-be assassin 'the most hated c*** on the planet' for missing. A spokesman for New York Presbyterian told DailyMail.com Binns had been suspended while the hospital launches an investigation. Her comments sparked a furious backlash online by people who said it violated healthcare workers' oath to 'do no harm.'

EXCLUSIVEI'm a pharmacist - here's why 8 drugs that people take every day could be deadly this summer

As another heat wave hits the US, several drugs in your medicine cabinet could make the high temperatures even more unbearable, pharmacists and emergency physicians told DailyMail.com.

Zero-alcohol beer, wine and cocktails could act as a gateway to the real thing for young people, research suggests

Australian experts, who surveyed more than 600 teens, found over half thought zero alcohol products were appealing, and more than one in three had tried them

The eight important ways to reduce your cancer risk: Top experts' advice as half of tumors are linked to six factors and cases soar among young people

Young people don't need to worry about getting cancer, or do they? The number of under-50s diagnosed with cancer increased by nearly 80 per cent between 1990 and 2019, research has found

EXCLUSIVEExposed: The sexual assault epidemic in hospitals with 33 rapes and assaults every WEEK. Here, women tell their harrowing stories...

Figures show there are thousands of sexual attacks and violations - so called 'sexual safety incidents'- in UK healthcare settings every year. The vast majority of victims are female.

Could you have ADHD and not know it? These are the 15 overlooked signs... as 75% of women are never diagnosed

Though diagnoses of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have skyrocketed , some experts are sounding the alarm that one demographic is still being overlooked: women. Much of what scientists know about ADHD comes from studies that focused on men, and the disorder actually looks a lot different in women, Dr Janina Maschke, a cognitive psychologist and ADHD coach said. Women with ADHD are often dismissed for their symptoms - which might include shyness, sensitivity to noise and emotional volatility. Men by contrast, tend to deal with impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness more often than women with the disorder.

Wearable fitness trackers almost as good as hospital check-up for heart health data, study finds

Researchers at the University of Birmingham who examined if a fitness tracker and smartphone could continuously monitor the response to heart medications.

A dose of 'female Viagra' could be a solution for MEN who find it difficult to climax, experts claim

American doctors who treated the patient, who wasn't named, said it showed the drug, called flibanserin, could potentially be used to treat such rare cases.

EXCLUSIVEMy son was left brain damaged after catching whooping cough as a baby... which is why I'm urging ALL pregnant women to get vaccinated

Spike Ray, from Henfield, in West Sussex, was left brain-damaged after catching whooping cough at just 11 days old. He was too young to receive a vaccine.

Father of three, 35, reveals his shock as three-month 'tickly cough' turns out to be terminal lung cancer... having never smoked a day in his life

Lewis Daines, from Crawley in West Sussex in the UK, suffered the persistent cough for three months before visiting his GP in February.

EXCLUSIVENow pharmacy worker in Texas is FIRED after saying she was disappointed Donald Trump survived assassination attempt: 'Damn, they missed'

Christine DeShazo, from Arlington, shared a Facebook post just hours after the attack with the caption: 'Damn, they missed'. In another post that she tagged 'half of America right now', she shared a cartoon of a dragon riding a rocket from the hit Disney movie Mulan. She worked for Guardian Pharmacy of Texas. Their center in Arlington specializes in supplying nursing homes and assisted living locations.

Does stress REALLY cause cancer? As research reveals half of cases are down to lifestyle, we ask world's leading experts whether trauma could be trigger

For years, doctors treating patients have often observed that severe life events - bereavements, divorce and serious trauma - often occur in the years immediately before the onset of the disease.

Dr Philippa Kaye: 'Gaslight, dismissed and fobbed off' why the medical establishment needs to stop ignoring women's pain

There seems to be an accepted idea that to be a woman is to live with pain and to simply accept that pain, whether it is period pain or childbirth, will happen to you, Dr Philippa Kaye writes.

Milestone in malaria battle as $3 vaccine is rolled out across Africa which could eradicate killer, mosquito-borne illness within 10 years

African babies are set to receive the R21 jab, a £3 malaria vaccine developed by a team at the University of Oxford that could potentially eradicate the disease within a decade.

EXCLUSIVETreva was sent home from the hospital after being told he had stomach bug. Days later, he was dead. This is his mom and dad's warning to all parents

Treva was sent home from the hospital, told he likely had a stomach bug. Days later, he was dead. Here is his parents' urgent warning to all parents.

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EXCLUSIVEWoman's heartbreaking condition means she can only see in 2-D - and can't recognize her husband or relatives

Woman's heartbreaking condition means that she can only see in 2-D - and can't recognize

Sadie Dingfelder (pictured) from West Virginia, is one of 10million Americans who suffer from prosopagnosia, also known as face blindness, which prevents her from recognizing people's faces. Ms Dingfelder, a journalist, documented the lengthy investigation in a new memoir, Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination. In her book, she writes: 'I've always known that I'm a little quirky, but for forty-odd years I didn't realize I was having trouble with tasks that other people find trivially easy. From where I sit, if you're like 98 percent of the population, you're a face-recognition virtuoso.'

EXCLUSIVEEnd-of-life carer reveals how Trump's near-death experience could radically change him

End-of-life chaplain reveals how Trump's near-death experience could radically change him

NEW Had he not shifted his head just a few inches to the right, former President Trump likely would not have survived the attempt on his life on Saturday. In his own words , he shouldn’t be here. How such an event might change the former President remains to be seen, but the 78-year-old has already pivoted his messaging ahead of the RNC this week, toning down his typical lambasts of the Democrats and highlighting calls for unity and civility. Reverend Catherine Duncan is an ordained minister in Minnesota and chaplain at hospice and trauma centers. She has helped hundreds patients pass to the other side. Based on her vast experience, Rev Duncan predicts a spiritual awakening in Trump that leads him to become more centrist in his political views.

EXCLUSIVEI took a weight-loss shot to get beach-body ready. After one dose I realized I'd made a terrible mistake...

On a Wednesday evening a couple of weeks ago, a friend and I stifled giggles as we sat on her bed. The door was firmly shut, in case our children tried to barge in.

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

Chris Boettcher is a physical therapist in South Carolina specializing in helping people lose weight and fight off the 'dad bod'. He revealed the list on social media.

EXCLUSIVEThe disabled woman battling euthanasia in Canada after nurses said she was 'selfish' for living

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.

Now Gen Z start eating huge spoonfuls of sea moss: While our reporter agrees it tastes disgusting, is it the natural replacement for vitamin supplements?

Sea moss has exploded in popularity among Gen Z women under 25 and it is essentially billed as the ultimate vitamin supplement, but there have also been reports of users falling unwell.

Revealed: How hospitals are using 'underqualified' physician associates to treat the seriously ill and pregnant because there aren't enough real doctors

Hospitals are flouting NHS rules by allowing staff with as little as two years' training to treat expectant mothers and stroke victims in place of doctors, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Study finds women who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop a debilitating autoimmune disease

Women who regularly eat ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have a higher risk of developing a debilitating autoimmune disease, a study has suggested.

Has filler and Botox 'aged' the Love Island stars? Experts guess at the cosmetic tweaks they may have had... and reveal why they are making them look OLDER

This year the youngest man is Ciaran Davies 21, (left inset) and the youngest women on the reality show are 24, including contestant Nicole Samuel centre left). But viewers have been quick to claim cast members look years older blaming fillers and Botox they may have had before the show. But aesthetic practitioner Simon Thorpe from Berkshire, warns unnecessarily getting tweakments in your early 20s can age the skin if it's not done properly.

I'm a doctor - these are the four body parts people forget to apply sunscreen which puts them at risk of skin cancer

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.

Taylor Swift's positive attitude to body image has helped fans recover from eating disorders, study finds

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.

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

Every year, about ten cases of the disease are recorded, with patients suffering from coughing up blood and skin that suddenly turns black.

Whooping cough cases SURGE in outbreak that has claimed the lives of nine babes... as officials renew calls for all pregnant women to get vaccinated

More than 7,500 cases have already been recorded in England in 2024 - almost nine times the level seen across 2023. Nine babies have died since November.

Vape addict teen's '50-a-day' habit burned a hole in her lung... just weeks after her sister almost died from the same problem, father claims

Tazmin Blight, 19, who vaped the equivalent of 50 cigarettes a day, was taken to hospital after suffering 'tightness' in her chest.

Doctors suggest teenage boys who use muscle building supplements should be sent to a psychologist to check whether they have an eating disorder

Mental health experts have told GPs to look out for young adults who consume protein or creatine powders to give their workouts a boost and quickly build muscle mass.

EXCLUSIVEPlastic surgeon reveals which procedures 'The Boys' star Erin Moriarty has had... and why it looks so different

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.

REVEALED: The American cities where residents have the best - and worst - skin- so where does your city land?

Researchers ranked cities based on eight factors, including air pollution, UV levels and working hours - which can indicate stress.

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

Mississippi residents are the most likely in America to die from cancer, according to data published by the National Cancer Institute. West Virginia and Kentucky rounded out the top three.

Scientists find subtle change happens to people's speech before they get dementia - and it's not good news for Biden

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.

Schoolgirl, 15, rushed into hospital and has entire thumbnail surgically removed after $45 acrylics she'd worn for her prom caused a massive infection

Rebecca Scott, from Runcorn, 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.

My over-enthusiastic lovemaking left me with a very embarrassing curve and shrinkage downstairs (and lots of middle-aged men might be in the same position, too afraid to speak up)

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.

An $8 nasal spray helps you recover faster from a cold, a major new study claims... but virus experts say there's a simple method you can follow to get the same result at a fraction of the cost

Scientists compared Vicks First Defense, which claims to 'stop a cold in its tracks' and costs £8 a bottle, with a simple saline nasal spray.

Motorbike holiday horror smash: Thrill seeking banker, 28, had to have his 'dead' leg amputated after life-changing road accident on dream South American trip and says: 'I knew it was high-risk.... something was bound to happen eventually'

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.'

Childbirth left me with life-changing injuries - it took 20 years to get my freedom back

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.

Which chocolate bar is the healthiest? I'm a weight loss expert and this is the one I would choose

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.

Night owls have sharper brain function than so-called morning people, research suggests

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.

EXCLUSIVEDoctors weigh in on Kate Beckinsale's bizarre claims grief 'burned a hole in my food pipe' and reveal what might be behind her extreme weight loss

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.

EXCLUSIVEControversial celebrity parenting styles revealed: From 'permissive mom' Kim Kardashian to 'drill sergeant dad' Arnold Schwarzenegger

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.

Would YOU pass the cognitive test Joe Biden refuses to take? Try it and tell us how you get on - as pressure mounts on President

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?