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A pensioner has died after catching a rare disease from the family's pet bird.

The secret to a life fulfilled is devouring seven portions of fresh fruit and vegetables every day, it seems.

School of Basic Medical Science academic claims to have developed herbal cure for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Devoted brothers in Antwerp chose to die by lethal injection after being told they were also going blind.

It used to be a straightforward choice between tea or coffee, but now you can have both in the same mug.

Essex marketing executive spends £10,000 on cosmetic surgery to keep looking good for Anna, 33.

NBC weatherman had to go commando after the embarrassing mishap caused by his gastric bypass surgery.

Poverty in the United States is set to hit its highest level in nearly half a century, with suburban families, underemployed workers and children the hardest hit.

Populations exploding, health, corruption, religion and war are all in The State of the World Atlas by Dan Smith, which throws up some surprising and often worrying statistics.

Rosie McLoughlin, the 14-year-old sister of Wayne Rooney's wife, died at her home in Liverpool in the early hours of Saturday morning surrounded by her family.

A UK medic chalks up a place in the record books as the first person to devour an entire plate of the world's spiciest curry.

Research reveals that popular fashion trend may trigger meralgia paresthetica.

Deputy health minister Asad Ramlawi says hundreds infected by virus that triggered global panic in 2009.

Food dare ends in tragedy for 20-year-old who collapses with severe stomach pains.

Hollywood actress went public with diagnosis but says she is tired of constant questions.

TV doctor reveals that overexposure to the sun and sunbeds has caused him to develop melanoma.

British Diatetic Association says Dukan encourages extreme dieting behaviour.

Former Liberty X singer opts for surgery to beat cancer gene diagnosis.

Troubled body modification enthusiast, best known for transforming his body to resemble a cat, was found dead on 5 November at his home of Tonopah, Nevada.

Teenage girl posing provocatively in a skimpy school uniform in the breadmaker's new TV advert prompts a barrage of complaints from furious parents.

Scientist claim that Blackberry users prone to getting allergies should opt for the iPhone instead.

The unique beauty product apparently releases a lingering sweet scent through the pores of your skin.

South Carolina mother caught on tape smoking pot with her toddler on her lap before letting the kid smoke the drug too.

Cancer Research UK launches interactive website that enables public to analyse research data.

Broadcaster apologises to viewers after fake CEO Dan Richards appears on programme to discuss Fame Daddy as 'first celebrity sperm donor service'.

Twin girls joined at the abdomen recovering well after doctors' success in separation operation at London hospital.

Fame Daddy claims it will provide women with anonymous celebrity sperm donors such as rock stars and athletes in 'major evolutionary leap'.

Two-year-old served 40-per-cent-proof spirit instead of fruit juice by staff at Swansea branch.

Oil giant to face charges at The Hague of polluting villages in the Niger Delta region.