Health

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

Ruchira Sharma Jan 16, 2018

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

Aristos Georgiou Jan 16, 2018

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

Aristos Georgiou Jan 15, 2018

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.

Ruchira Sharma Jan 15, 2018

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

Lydia Smith Jan 14, 2018

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

Aristos Georgiou Jan 12, 2018

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

Stephanie Chase Jan 12, 2018

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

Aristos Georgiou Jan 11, 2018

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

Kashmira Gander Jan 10, 2018

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

Jan 09, 2018

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

Aristos Georgiou Jan 09, 2018

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

Neil Murphy Jan 08, 2018

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

Kashmira Gander Jan 08, 2018

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

Kashmira Gander Jan 04, 2018

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.

Ruchira Sharma Jan 04, 2018

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".

Ruchira Sharma Jan 04, 2018

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

Kashmira Gander Jan 02, 2018

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.

Ruchira Sharma Jan 02, 2018

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.

Charlotte Tobitt Jan 02, 2018

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.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 02, 2018

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

Shubham Sharma Jan 01, 2018

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

Dec 31, 2017

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

Staff Reporter Dec 30, 2017

Water fasting has been gaining traction online s people pledge to lose weight quickly in the new year

Kashmira Gander Dec 28, 2017

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

Kashmira Gander Dec 27, 2017

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

Kashmira Gander Dec 22, 2017

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.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 22, 2017

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.

Aristos Georgiou Dec 21, 2017

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

Aristos Georgiou Dec 21, 2017

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

Kashmira Gander Dec 20, 2017