Health

Highways England looking at canopy initiative that could cover busy stretches of road.

James Billington Aug 03, 2017

The 24-year-old was working as a machine operator in Warrington.

Lydia Smith Aug 01, 2017

Poor gut health linked to asthma, obesity, type 1 diabetes, autism and mental health conditions.

Martha Henriques Jul 27, 2017

Consuming less sugar could be beneficial for people's mental health.

Léa Surugue Jul 27, 2017

Obesity causes more than 30,000 deaths and costs the NHS over £6bn a year.

Daniele Palumbo Jul 26, 2017

The US, New Zealand, Greece and Iceland have the biggest problem with abdominal fat.

Martha Henriques Jul 24, 2017

If you think a vegan meal isn't as filling as a steak, you're wrong.

Martha Henriques Jul 21, 2017

The virus was first identified in 2014.

Jul 13, 2017

Fitness head Jay Blahnik reveals how staff are monitored when they run, swim and cycle.

Alistair Charlton Jul 13, 2017

British Pest Control Association names hotspots for rats, wasps, cockroaches and bedbugs.

Staff Reporter Jul 09, 2017

Researchers recommend a strict hygiene regime.

Lydia Smith Jul 06, 2017

It's not just about how much you eat and exercise, how you perceive calories matters for weight loss.

Martha Henriques Jul 06, 2017

Could caffeine be the key to help scientists develop obesity treatments?

Léa Surugue Jun 27, 2017

Futuristic handheld device that 'scans' for disease is edging closer to reality.

Despina Moschou Jun 19, 2017

Tapping into this circuit could reduce the urge to overeat.

Martha Henriques Jun 14, 2017

Tests in Sweden find drones are four times faster than conventional ambulances .

Alistair Charlton Jun 14, 2017

Being overweight may be almost as risky as being obese in terms of risk of death.

Martha Henriques Jun 12, 2017

Babies given an egg a day consumed less sugary foods, offering hope to tackle the child obesity crisis.

Martha Henriques Jun 07, 2017

In 2015, three Cambodians were sentenced to between 10 and 15 years in jail for kidney trafficking.

Karen Noronha May 26, 2017

Californian Jessica Gomez says she did not expect Jelly Belly Sports Beans to contain sugar.

IBT UK Contributor May 25, 2017

More than two million women are living with the condition.

Lydia Smith May 23, 2017

Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and gestational diabetes were observed more frequently in women with sleep apnoea.

Léa Surugue May 22, 2017

Hill's weight went up to 48 stone at her heaviest.

Lucia Binding May 18, 2017

Hospital corridors are lined with sick children and elderly patients, as there aren't enough beds to accommodate them

David Sim May 15, 2017

Kimberly Adie said staff at a Winnipeg salon refused her a pedicure because she was too large.

Divya Kishore May 04, 2017

As sales of energy drinks grow, so are energy drink-associated visits to hospital.

Lydia Smith Apr 28, 2017

Sugar-laden 'diet' products are contributing to weight gain.

Lydia Smith Apr 26, 2017

Whitehaven's local mayor complains the town has 'too many' fast food outlets.

Will Worley Apr 23, 2017

"Yes but people are starving in North Korea, aren't they?"

Lydia Smith Apr 18, 2017

Phalatse suffered from rare genetic disorder that causes rapid ageing but was a 'champion of positivity'.

Elsa Buchanan Apr 12, 2017