Health

Obesity epidemic isn't down to wrong dietary advice, it's because we eat too much and refuse to follow advice.

David Derbyshire May 23, 2016

UN report lists adulteration of food produce and the spread of viruses like Zika as major concerns.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 21, 2016

Genetically engineered foods have no harmful effect on humans and the environment, a new study reveals.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 18, 2016

More young mums are getting sacked for being pregnant or denied opportunities at work as compared to older mums.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 17, 2016

Dogs are at risk if allowed to consume a common artificial sweetener

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 17, 2016

Fathers' lifestyle and health may have an impact on future generations, leading to birth defects.

Léa Surugue May 16, 2016

IBTimes UK examines Alzheimer's disease on Dementia Awareness Week.

Lydia Smith May 16, 2016

Maria Sharapova is currently suspended from tennis after failing a doping test.

Arjun Devgan May 13, 2016

800 troops serving between April 2014 and March 2016 had type 2 diabetes.

Staff Reporter May 09, 2016

One in 10 adults in UK struggle to get sufficient food and nearly half of them have gone an entire day without a meal.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 07, 2016

Researchers have found that virtual reality simulation could be used to alleviate the symptoms of severe paranoia.

Hyacinth Mascarenhas May 05, 2016

IBTimes UK looks back to a different era, when cigarettes were actually advertised as being good for us.

David Sim May 04, 2016

The ruling also upheld rules prohibiting e-cigarette companies from advertising.

James Tennent May 04, 2016

Scientists pinpoint a genetic mutation that may explain breed's obesity issues.

Léa Surugue May 03, 2016

Scientists explain why feeling bored may have us reaching for the bag of crisps.

Léa Surugue Apr 29, 2016

In 1985, less than 1% of Chinese children were obese. Now, 17% of boys and 9% of girls have an obese BMI.

Matt Atherton Apr 27, 2016

A British Army captain died after collapsing just three miles from the London Marathon finish line.

Adam Justice Apr 26, 2016

Researchers say that people need to focus more on eating healthy food than avoiding fatty food.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Apr 25, 2016

Swedish scientists record surprising findings in major study teenaged smokers.

Apr 24, 2016

To avoid awkwardness and ordering sugary drinks, tap water must be provided.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Apr 23, 2016

A chemical found in plastic leads to an accumulation of lipids in the cells, and potential obesity.

Léa Surugue Apr 21, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK grilled the Mayor of London front-runner ahead of the historic walkout.

Ian Silvera Apr 19, 2016

The council just spent £55,000 of public money resurfacing the car park and £60,000 is looming for new paths.

Andy West Apr 14, 2016

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy will include more than 40 laboratories and 300 researchers.

Adam Justice Apr 14, 2016

Unicef estimates that nearly 10,0000 kids under the age of five may have died in the past year from preventable diseases.

Alex Wheeler Apr 12, 2016

Having a high waist circumference is closely associated to a risk of left ventricular dysfunction.

Léa Surugue Apr 04, 2016

Study predicts one third of adults in UK will be obese by 2025 with zero chance of meeting UN's obesity goals.

Maria Khan Apr 01, 2016

The UK is predicted to become the fattest nation in Europe by 2025, with almost 40% of adults obese.

Paul Wright Apr 01, 2016

Cardiac patients are getting younger and fatter, prompting worries that prevention is not working.

Léa Surugue Mar 24, 2016

A gene responsible for the interaction between sleep deprivation and metabolic disorder has been identified.

Léa Surugue Mar 24, 2016