Health

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide: these three words could hold the secret to age-defying medicine

A new study suggests that chemicals found on the lining of pans could affect how the body metabolises food.

On 14 February, it's worth remembering that being single has its plus sides, too.

Symptoms of the condition initially appear similar to those of a heart attack, making it difficult to diagnose.

Story of stylist Callista Jane Wilson who suffered for years from painful sex condition has been made into a play.

The research, which involved more than 34,000 people, is the first to examine the environmental impacts of both diet and farm production systems.

A new study highlighted that dentists play a key role in preventing mouth cancer spread by HPV.

In 1960, the US had the highest life expectancy in the world, however, it is now 1.5 years shorter than the OECD average.

Research may explain why genetically identical viruses are often found in very different environments around the globe.

A spokesperson for Prostate Cancer UK demystifies the common myths and what to expect during an examination.

Unlike traditional acupuncture, acudetox, is the practice of inserting five needles in specific points in the ear.

Dietitians caution weight should not be the main focus when it comes to health.

Two glasses of antioxidant-rich red wine helps spinal fluid clear brain of toxins associated with types of dementia.

Sales of almond milk have spiked in the past decade - but is it the healthiest option?

Revolutionary treatment completely cured 87 out of 90 mice with multiple lymphoma tumours, according to scientists.

Hospitals in Northern Ireland apologise for failing patients as one mother calls for "Raychel's Law" to demand medical honesty.

While anxiety is a useful emotion in some contexts, many find it hard to manage their worries, which can result in crippling anxiety disorders.

Everyone dies - but how do we know if a person is dead? A doctor explains the complex process at the end of life.

What swearing off animal products and becoming vegan for a month teaches you about food, yourself and society.

A study shows that standing for six hours a day instead of sitting helps burn more calories and could result in a weight loss of 2.5kg per year and 10kg in four years.

Concealing skin imperfections is now being ignored thanks to a new trend all about embracing them.

The children all have a condition known as microtia which impairs the development of the ear and, in the worst cases, can lead to its total absence.

A healthy 23-year-old woman woke up to what she thought was a bad hangover, only to realise she was actually having a stroke.

Turns out our favourite animal can also get a bad bout of the sniffles, here's everything you need to know about 'dog flu'.

The symptoms of potentially deadly necrotizing fasciitis can be mistaken for the flu, however the impacts are much worse.

Pregnant women In third trimester may experience shooting pains in pelvic area. A top midwife suggests ways to ease the discomfort.

From medical IDs to emergency phone calls, Apple continues to make iPhone and Watch emergency-friendly.

New research shows that 85% of people in the UK have experienced anxiety. However, being anxious doesn't always mean an anxiety disorder.

A Canadian health body has warned that Chronic Wasting Disease could spread to humans via meat.

The technique involves sending a digital code to a specialized 3D printer, which can synthesize drugs at the click-of-a-button.