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Can getting enough exercise moderate alcohol's lethal effects?
Scientists compared how physical activity affected association between alcohol intake and death from all causes.
Migraine: What is the debilitating condition affecting 8 million people in the UK?
Neurological condition is still poorly understood and the exact cause of migraines is unknown.
Could your carbohydrate cravings be down to a 'sixth taste'?
New research suggests the reason we love complex carbs may be on our tongues.
Obese patients in York to be refused routine surgery to save NHS money
The York health authority's year-long ban will also target smokers.
Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov rushed to hospital in mysterious circumstances
Officials in the central Asian nation are not publicly commenting on their ruler's health.
Clinton accuses Trump of living in 'alternative reality' over attacks on her health
The former Secretary of State dismissed the increasingly regular attacks on her health.
Tories have 'secret plan' to privatise the NHS claims Labour leadership challenger Owen Smith
Smith will make a major speech on the NHS after visiting the Trafford General Hospital today.
NHS data reveals hundreds of successful organ donations by cancer patients
NHS blood and transplant services revealed hundreds of successful organ donations by cancer patients.
Parents in Italy could face jail if they impose a vegan diet on their children
A newly proposed law could see parents of malnourished children on vegan diets get four years prison time.
Policewoman dies from tuberculosis after thug spat in her face during arrest
Arina Koltsova, 35, from Kiev, tried to go back to work afterwards but collapsed.
NHS consultants in UK earn £1,000 for working 4 hours overtime, Freedom of Information request finds
Figures also showed 25% trusts paid £100,000 or more to consultants in 2015, while one Lancashire doctor earned £375,000.
France mulls banning cigarette brands because they are 'too cool'
The health minister is looking to tackle cigarette consumption among France's 13 million smokers.
Hundreds of children in Nigeria's Boko Haram-hit Borno starving, says Unicef
Unicef says at least 134 children will die every day if timely help is not reached.
Fight against child obesity faces hurdles as ministers succumb to pressure – report
The new cabinet is expected to discuss a proposal that includes calling for ban on junk food commercials on TV.
Trust Me, I'm a Doctor: How to get fit and gain strength without exercising
BBC2 documentary investigates a recent science experiment involving 'mental or motor imagery'.
No evidence to prove pregnancy multivitamins benefit mother and baby
Researchers suggest focusing on healthy diet, and only taking folic acid and vitamin D supplements.
Islamic school students in India practise yoga to stay healthy during Ramadan fasting
Muslim students in Ahmedabad school say yoga has nothing to do with religion.
Can Microsoft's Bing predict cancer by analysing your search history?
Hope for early-warning alert systems after researchers used Bing data to identify pancreatic cancer victims.
Married people may have higher chances of surviving heart attack
Married couple are 14% less likely to die from heart attacks and spend two days less in hospital than singles
Growing human organs in animals is cruel Frankenscience
It's unconscionable to treat animals as disposable incubators.
High BMI and waist circumference linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
High BMI and fatty waistline are associated with 13% higher risk of prostate cancer.
Five scientific reasons to lace up your trainers and go for a run
Your body will thank you for it.
10-foot Python bites Thai man's penis
A python slithered through plumbing pipes in a domestic toilet and sank its fangs into man's genital.
Loss of Y chromosome makes men more vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease
Loss of Y chromosome occurs in up to 17% of men and has been found to increase risk of Alzheimer's.
UN warns of growing environmental threat from animal diseases spreading to humans
UN report lists adulteration of food produce and the spread of viruses like Zika as major concerns.
National Academies of Science: No evidence GMO is dangerous to eat
Genetically engineered foods have no harmful effect on humans and the environment, a new study reveals.
Young mothers in UK under pressure to quit jobs
More young mums are getting sacked for being pregnant or denied opportunities at work as compared to older mums.
Artificial sweetener in chewing gums poses deadly threats to dogs, FDA warns
Dogs are at risk if allowed to consume a common artificial sweetener
Dementia Awareness Week 2016: What is Alzheimer's disease and what causes it?
IBTimes UK examines Alzheimer's disease on Dementia Awareness Week.
India home to 4 out of 5 most polluted cities in the world reveals WHO survey
India has the worst air pollution in the world