Here's to some good news. South Korean researchers have developed a simple thermometer-like device to diagnose heart attacks that could make detecting whether one has had a heart attack or not a lot easier and cheaper.

The rising price of fruit and vegetables is stoking the obesity crisis, as people struggle to afford a healthy diet, experts have warned.

Swapping to a Mediterranean diet - with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts – may boost ageing brain power better than a low-fat diet.

Children in the UK are the fattest in Europe, risking lifelong health problems. There is a lot parents can do to prevent the problem, starting with the baby in the womb.

A leading psychiatrist has warned that the frequency of sexting and cyber-bullying among the current youth can lead to the prevailing of depression and anxiety when they grow up.

Insomnia is a sleeping disorder characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.

Study suggests replacing soft drinks and sweetened milky drinks with water or unsweetened tea or coffee is practical way to reduce rising incidence of disease.

Walking is the easiest way to remain fit and active.

Turmeric - a familiar yellow spice common in Indian cooking - may help treat oral cancers caused by a virus, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, claim. One of the herb's key active ingredients - an antioxidant called curcumin - appears...

By now you must have heard about probiotics, know that they are healthy and are wondering if you should be taking them.