Health

New research shows that more women are using marijuana while pregnant to treat symptoms including morning sickness

Prostate orgasms are much more powerful and pleasurable than penile orgasms according to new research.

The new rub-on gel lowers the production of sperm and is being trialled next year. It's been referred to as a 'less-invasive' form of birth control.

Part of the patient's shinbone was removed after road accident eight months ago, and has now been regrown in a radical new procedure by Israeli doctors.

Research into online activities suggests human sex cycles driven by cultural not biological factors.

A new study shows that more dogs are poisoned by chocolate during the festive period than any other time of the year

Facebook site for sharing breastmilk has increased hugely in numbers. Experts fear that without NHS supervision, it could lead to infections and viruses.

Reindeer antlers are covered in velvet – a type of fuzzy, hairy skin – which has the ability to "almost perfectly" regenerate.

During the pregnancy, doctors informed the mother that it was extremely unlikely the child would survive

Health officials have said medical professionals must adopt an early warning system to prevent conditions like sepsis.

Deep brain stimulation could be used to treat certain neurological disorders, according to researchers.

Being mindful of someone struggling with mental health is important at the best of times, but Christmas can bring its own extra layer of pressure. Here's what not to do.

Essex police came under fire today for sharing what was seen as an 'offensive' and 'dangerous' campaign on domestic abuse where people stay in the relationships.

Doctors found an 'unusually large' 77cm-long sex toy that a patient had 'lost control' of, because he was intoxicated, according to a BMJ Case Report.

UN body cites controversial drug as an effective treatment for epilepsy and says it has no addictive properties.

In England, alcohol consumption - and wine drinking in particular - has increased significantly in recent decades. But is the growth in glass sizes responsible for this rise?

Toxic pollutants are particularly harmful to developing brains because they can damage brain structure and neural networks, researchers say.

Computer algorithms have the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of pathologists when diagnosing diseases, which could save lives in the long-term.

'Man flu' is the much-debated phenomenon where a man suffering from cold, flu or other minor ailment is regarded as exaggerating his symptoms.

The genetic mutation which causes the deadly disease has been corrected for the first time, scientists say.

Donald Trump reportedly drinks 12 cans of Diet Coke a day - so what does that do to the body?

Clinical trial looks at effects of extreme weight loss programmes on reversing type 2 Diabetes. 86% of participants who lost 15kg or more were in remission after a year.

Phosphates help kebab meat retain its flavour and moisture even after hours of cooking on a spit. However, some argue the additives could pose a health risk.

Good Morning Britain caused a stir after hosting a debate on whether PMS was real or not. Twitter users were not best pleased and shared their angry responses.

Cardiovascular diseases are world's biggest killers, claiming a death toll of 17.7 million people every year.

Kellogg's decision to axe Ricicles has been met with dismay by fans of the childhood breakfast cereal.

Far more BAME children would access help if it was anonymous instead of approaching traditional places like the NHS. Why is this?

The Egyptian beauty queen wants to share her story from flab-to-fit and "be a role model for little girls".

Researchers found that in some cases, they carried hundreds of different species of bacteria, many of which can be harmful to humans.

Schizophrenia affects 1-in-100 people, often with devastating effect, making it impossible for people to work and sustain relationships.