HEALTH

The truth behind the saying 'we have 10 times more bacteria in our body than cells' has been revealed...as false.

MIT Technology Review confirms 20 pregnancies of human-animal hybrids in last 12 months.

Prime minister has attempted to stop the strikes by urging the BMA to get around the table.

Nurses and midwives went on marches across the UK in protest over changes to student bursaries.

Is endurance exercise, HIIT or regular moderate exercise the best way to lose weight?

Branding your product as a 'superfood' is the easiest marketing trick but we're still falling for it

Scientists have invented the first portable, touchless device that can monitor a patient's blood flow.

Researchers used their own experience and WHO reports to make new protocols for treating children with Ebola.

Using cannabis in adolescence does not appear to affect intelligence, study finds.

The recommended weekly intake for men has been slashed from 21 to 14 units, the same as women.

Researchers will explore whether drugs like LSD and psilocybin can effectively treat mental problems.

Despite being hygienic, Romans spread parasites across the empire via unclean baths and fermented fish sauce.

Behaviour in training can be altered to protect player's heads, reducing the number of injuries.

MIND diet lowers Alzheimer's risk by 50% and ranks as easiest to follow in report.

The move could also stop 300,000 cases of diabetes in the UK.

Experts claim that the benefits of cancer screening are exaggerated.

A study showed men over 60 were less likely to use protection.

Review suggests paroxetine can increase the risk of congenital and cardiac malformations.

Children and young adults with epilepsy saw a reduction in seizures with Epidiolex.

First successful creation of human insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells using cellular reprogramming.

Lauded as the best new addition to your baking and breakfast, is 2016 the year of the goldenberry?

The device needs to go through two more stages of clinical trials before the US FDA considers it for release.

Scientists dismiss study suggesting electronic cigarettes are just as bad for your health as ordinary cigarettes.

Researchers say moderate sugar consumption is critical to avoid any sort of health hazards.

People in West Africa, Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa are at risk of disease transferred from bats.

Many patients have died 'before their time' due to a lack of awareness.

Briton Rhian Lewis can finally tell what her children look like after eight years.

BMA says it regrets the disruption it will cause but claims the medics have been left with no option.

Minor strains of influenza spread quicker than previously believed, as they avoid vaccines and jump between hosts.