Fall in number of people smoking and improvements in diet slash number of middle-aged victims, Oxford University study shows.
Rickets is on the rise and children face serious health problems because they are not getting enough vitamin D, research reveals.
Cynthia Lee, from Michigan, posted a suicide letter on Facebook hours before killing herself.
Scientists from Advanced Cell Technology Inc. in Marlborough and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have found a way to cure blindness with the help of stem cells.
Sink taps confirmed as source of infection which killed three babies at a Belfast hospital
Sir Richard Branson has told MPs they need to change the way they deal with drug use.
Greater Manchester Police said that the deaths occurred at Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital.
Hallucinogenic psilocybin in magic mushrooms could be used to treat people with depression.
A new study has found that women feel more intense pain than men in virtually every disease category.
39 percent of lung cancer patients and 14 percent of colorectal cancer patients were smoking at time of diagnosis, a new study has found.
Dante Autullo continued with his day as usual. He felt uneasy while waking up the next day and went to the doctor realising something went wrong.
A huge controversy has erupted after a group of scientists created an incredibly lethal, hyper-contagious bird flu virus so they can come up with a vaccine to prevent it. The airborne version of the strain may easily spread among humans.
Evidence shows that the Pill relieves symptoms of painful menstrual periods, a study has found.
Thailand: The grief-striken man made the ultimate gesture of love to his deceased girlfriend.
Children with higher levels of vitamin D have a 10 percent lower risk of developing the mental health problem.
Radio 1 DJ joins Caroline Flack, Miquita Oliver and Jane Sheperdson at Oxfam’s Get Together fundraiser launch.
Vitamin D supplements could improve age-related problems with eyesight, study finds.
US sleep scientists study finds bad mood worsened by hitting pillow too soon after traumatic event.
A Californian town has claimed that the world's most popular dish was made by accident in it's kitchen in the late 1920s.
Paula Deen, the "Queen of Southern cuisine", confirmed rumors that she has type 2 diabetes during NBC's Today show Tuesday when she announced a deal to promote a diabetes drug.
The study can help detect Autism at an early stage
Former ex-striker for Hull, Dean Windass, opens up about suicide bid and says he has cried every day for two years.
The creation super soldier ants helped us to understand more about the evolution of species says Dr Ehab Abouheif
Royal College of Midwives' Prof Cathy Warwick speaks out against foetus parties.
The new film Shame, starring Michael Fassbender as a sex addict, is rapidly acquiring critical acclaim, as well as prompting discussion about its controversial subject matter among the chattering classes.
South African female gang of HIV positive women are accused of intentionally infecting men in viral email
Processed meat can increase risk of cancer by up to 57 per cent, scientists claim.
“Internet addiction disorder” can cause brain damage like forms of substance abuse.
Tighter regulation of cosmetic surgery industry in Britain on cards after experts reconvene review panel
Researchers have created a spray that can stop bleeding instantly.
