Advisers to the Department of Health will be publishing an eminent study recommending a reduction to the amount of sugar allowed in a healthy diet.

Taking omega-3 fish oil supplements daily can improve cardiovascular health in older adults, scientists have found. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases with age because the arteries become stiffer. Arterial stiffness affects how blood...

After diamonds, high heels are a woman's best friend. They add flair, charm and elegance to both your attire and your personality. But according to a new study, high heels could also turn out to be your biggest enemy.

A new technology developed by an Indian-origin scientist, which uses a laser device may be able to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels and eliminate the need for daily finger pricking for diabetics.

The next time you find your stomach grumbling between meals, it's worth knowing that there are many healthy snacks that naturally stave off hunger. Options like edamame beans or avocado can stop us grazing on foods laden with fat and calories...

The latest Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report published by NHS Blood and Transplant reveals that three out of ten patients on the UK’s active kidney transplant waiting list at the end of March 2015 were from Black, Asian or Minority...

The medical director for the NHS has said that one in seven hospital procedures are not necessary and the “over treatment” of patients wastes a large amount of money each year.