Health

An expanded and more inclusive definition of adolescence is essential for the appropriate framing of laws, social policies, and services, researchers argue.

Scientists said test was aimed at detecting eight common forms of the deadly disease.

Study suggests toxic substance found in east Africa could change way sperm swims and block fertility in men.

The milliDelta is a miniaturised version of Delta robots deployed in many industrial processes.

After waking up from her hernia operation, one woman felt a stabbing like sensation in her stomach and could barely walk.

The new research could lead to the development of new types of cancer treatments, according to scientists

The US president has "excellent" health, according to the White House doctor, despite recent questions about his "mental stability".

The giant fatberg statue installed by Thriva in London is a reminder of our post-Christmas bad health.

Common belief that killer plague was spread mainly by parasites on rats undermined by research that points blame at human fleas and lice.

Researchers examined the effects of a typical Western diet - which is high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in fibre - on mice.

Natasha Coates' scalp erupts into angry burns and blisters when her hair grows. Despite this, she is an award winning gymnast with 22 titles under her belt.

Breakfasts would be limited to 400 calories and lunches and dinners to 600 calories under the proposed rules.

New research could one day lead to the development of an antidote for ricin, according to German scientists.

Stephanie Chase has a brain disorder which means she is not able to recognize her own face, or the faces of others.

Researchers found that blue light from the sun causes the fat cells that lie just beneath our skin to store less fat than usual.

Alyssa Alcaraz's organs shut down just a few hours after she was rushed to the emergency ward in California.

The ingestible sensors offer a potential diagnostic tool for many disorders of the gut from food nutrient malabsorption to colon cancer.

The new research will enable researchers to better understand rare muscle diseases and develop new, personalized, regenerative therapies.

Researchers at University College Hospital, London, have found a new treatment for erectile dysfunction using a compound that forms dynamite.

Around 1.5m women in the UK, including Carla Cressy, are currently living with the little-understood condition

The low-carb ketogenic diet has come last in a list of regimes recommended by many top health experts.

What could possibly be bringing in over 100 men a month to a clinic in Thailand? It's a new popular procedure known as penis whitening.

News broke this morning that the NHS were facing an unprecedented 'crisis'. We spoke to staff who said that others like them have been "leaving on their knees".

A plant-based diet has been linked to health benefits - but it can be just as high in sugar, salt and saturated fat if followed incorrectly

The term 'Australian flu' is making the rounds but why is it different to standard flu? It's supposedly led to a number of deaths so here's everything you need to know.

Public Health England said children are eating too many unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks, and that they should be limited to two 100-calorie snacks a day, plus fruit and veg.

76-year-old Florence Myerscough from Bolton was found by neighbours after being left in the freezing rain and unable to get into her home.

The innovative patch carries hundreds of microneedles and can be made for just $3.50.

Dr Sanjiv Patankar allegedly used the instruments on at least five patients

A Welsh grandmother has hailed the positive effect cannabis has had on her battle with the constant pain of Multiple Sclerosis.