Health

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says the middle class should stop lecturing the poor about obesity because they will put food on the table at all costs.

The 10 worst areas in Britain in terms of overweight or obese children are also among the worst 10 for child poverty.

Stephen Fry announced he underwent surgery for prostate cancer.

Around 527,000 people aged 12 or older reported using inhalants in 2015.

Twitter users divided into several factions over the topic.

The top prize went to a remarkable image of a single, floating atom captured by an Oxford University student using a basic DSLR camera.

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.

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

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

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'.