Feeding babies eggs boosts their brain development and function, new research suggests.

The overuse of antibiotics may not be solely to blame for the growing crisis of drug-resistant bugs, researchers claim.

Exercise slows the progression of a harmful protein in the brain believed to contribute to the degenerative disease Parkinson's, a new study revealed.

It is the spice that lends a festive flavour to many dishes at this time of year, from mulled wine to a range of puddings and sauces. But nutmeg could also help to leave your mouth feeling fresher for longer in the mornings.

Scientists have succeeded in developing an effective method to treat the often lethal airway infections with nanoparticles that transport the antibiotics more efficiently to their destination.

Patients should be offered the chance to listen to music during procedures to reduce pain and anxiety, says a leading surgeon.

Children who routinely eat their meals together with their family are healthier than those who don't, a new study shows. Canadian researchers tracked hundreds of children from five months old to 10 years old.

Nine million adults suffer from damaging loneliness that is as harmful to their health as smoking or obesity, a report said yesterday. It labelled loneliness a ‘social epidemic’ and called for a series of new Government initiatives to lessen...

Energy drinks and junk food damage teenagers' mental health, according to new research. The rate of young people diagnosed with anxiety and depression has rocketed in the last few years, with many pointing to cyber-bullying and media.