Health

Scientists agree that obesity can hasten the onset and progression of brain ageing.

Aristos Georgiou Aug 04, 2016

World Health Organisation says 600 million people around the world are obese.

Aristos Georgiou Aug 03, 2016

Arina Koltsova, 35, from Kiev, tried to go back to work afterwards but collapsed.

William Watkinson Aug 01, 2016

Figures also showed 25% trusts paid £100,000 or more to consultants in 2015, while one Lancashire doctor earned £375,000.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 27, 2016

The health minister is looking to tackle cigarette consumption among France's 13 million smokers.

Mark Piggott Jul 20, 2016

Unicef says at least 134 children will die every day if timely help is not reached.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 19, 2016

The new cabinet is expected to discuss a proposal that includes calling for ban on junk food commercials on TV.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 15, 2016

Kerala imposes surcharge of 14.5% on food served in branded fast food restaurants.

Rachel Middleton Jul 14, 2016

BBC2 documentary investigates a recent science experiment involving 'mental or motor imagery'.

Lucia Binding Jul 12, 2016

Researchers suggest focusing on healthy diet, and only taking folic acid and vitamin D supplements.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 12, 2016

The charity called for a ban on unhealthy food ads before the 9pm watershed.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jul 05, 2016

Kim Jong-un has executed some of his closest allies, calling them 'factionalist filth'.

Fiona Keating Jul 03, 2016

Obesity Health Alliance calls for restriction of television ads and online marketing of junk food.

Ananya Roy Jun 20, 2016

Muslim students in Ahmedabad school say yoga has nothing to do with religion.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 16, 2016

Gogrial local government outlaws practice as it promotes laziness during farming season.

Staff Reporter Jun 10, 2016

Hope for early-warning alert systems after researchers used Bing data to identify pancreatic cancer victims.

James Billington Jun 10, 2016

Married couple are 14% less likely to die from heart attacks and spend two days less in hospital than singles

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 08, 2016

It's unconscionable to treat animals as disposable incubators.

Mimi Bekhechi Jun 07, 2016

High BMI and fatty waistline are associated with 13% higher risk of prostate cancer.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Jun 03, 2016

Your body will thank you for it.

Lydia Smith Jun 01, 2016

A python slithered through plumbing pipes in a domestic toilet and sank its fangs into man's genital.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 27, 2016

Loss of Y chromosome occurs in up to 17% of men and has been found to increase risk of Alzheimer's.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 24, 2016

Obesity epidemic isn't down to wrong dietary advice, it's because we eat too much and refuse to follow advice.

David Derbyshire May 23, 2016

UN report lists adulteration of food produce and the spread of viruses like Zika as major concerns.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 21, 2016

Genetically engineered foods have no harmful effect on humans and the environment, a new study reveals.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 18, 2016

More young mums are getting sacked for being pregnant or denied opportunities at work as compared to older mums.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 17, 2016

Dogs are at risk if allowed to consume a common artificial sweetener

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 17, 2016

Fathers' lifestyle and health may have an impact on future generations, leading to birth defects.

Léa Surugue May 16, 2016

IBTimes UK examines Alzheimer's disease on Dementia Awareness Week.

Lydia Smith May 16, 2016

Maria Sharapova is currently suspended from tennis after failing a doping test.

Arjun Devgan May 13, 2016