As yoga continues to enjoy unprecedented global popularity, its transformation into a multi-billion-dollar wellness industry has sparked an important debate.
Hearing loss is often dismissed as a natural part of ageing, something to be lived with rather than addressed.
For years, dentists have insisted that a traditional scale and polish is an essential part of proper oral hygiene. But the often costly service may be unnecessary for those with good teeth after evidence found it makes ‘no difference’ to dental...
Millions of people are at risk of an early death because they do not eat enough fibre, according to a major study. A review commissioned by the World Health Organisation found that people who get plenty of fibre in their diet cut their risk...
The NHS will not hit its target of hiring thousands of extra GPs next year, the Health Secretary has admitted.
Almost half of people suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been dismissed by doctors who claim their illness is psychological.
Two new species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been discovered in the blood of patients in China.
Herbal teas have a lot of takers nowadays, as more and more people come to know about the potential side effects of caffeinated drinks like regular tea and coffee.
There is little evidence screen use for children is harmful in itself, guidance from leading paediatricians says.
Researchers have identified two biomarkers that could help in the diagnosis of a heart condition that raises the risk of stroke.
Children in the UK exceed the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the time they are 10, according to experts.
It was the news that raised hope for millions of Britons facing age-related blindness – June Brown, the actress who plays Dot Cotton in EastEnders, had been saved from blindness by what was described as a ‘miracle’ eye implant operation. Having...
