Health

A senior Royal Navy admiral has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin hastily decided to attack Ukraine because he is allegedly ill. The now-retired Falklands veteran Rear Admiral Chris Parry made the claims during an interaction with children at a school last week.

A study conducted by scientists in the UK has revealed that Covid-19 infection changes the human brain. The findings which have now been published in the journal Nature are based on the health data of 401 people who have had Covid and 384 healthy persons.

The "Harry Potter" actor said he is on the "road to recovery" following a health scare ahead of the Ryder Cup.

TransPennine Express has issued an apology over an erroneous announcement that the Duke of Edinburgh has died from his illness.

Simon Cowell met with a tragic bike accident in August and suffered multiple severe injuries that kept him away from television for months.

PM Boris Johnson approved the release of 50,000 Fix Your Bike Vouchers worth £50 as part of his anti-obesity drive.

Prince Charles is out of self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

The quality of evidence linking processed meat with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes was "very low."

Stephen Fry announced he underwent surgery for prostate cancer.

Around 527,000 people aged 12 or older reported using inhalants in 2015.

Twitter users divided into several factions over the topic.

The top prize went to a remarkable image of a single, floating atom captured by an Oxford University student using a basic DSLR camera.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide: these three words could hold the secret to age-defying medicine

A new study suggests that chemicals found on the lining of pans could affect how the body metabolises food.

On 14 February, it's worth remembering that being single has its plus sides, too.

Symptoms of the condition initially appear similar to those of a heart attack, making it difficult to diagnose.

Story of stylist Callista Jane Wilson who suffered for years from painful sex condition has been made into a play.

The research, which involved more than 34,000 people, is the first to examine the environmental impacts of both diet and farm production systems.

A new study highlighted that dentists play a key role in preventing mouth cancer spread by HPV.

Research may explain why genetically identical viruses are often found in very different environments around the globe.

A spokesperson for Prostate Cancer UK demystifies the common myths and what to expect during an examination.

Unlike traditional acupuncture, acudetox, is the practice of inserting five needles in specific points in the ear.

Dietitians caution weight should not be the main focus when it comes to health.

Two glasses of antioxidant-rich red wine helps spinal fluid clear brain of toxins associated with types of dementia.

Sales of almond milk have spiked in the past decade - but is it the healthiest option?

Revolutionary treatment completely cured 87 out of 90 mice with multiple lymphoma tumours, according to scientists.

Hospitals in Northern Ireland apologise for failing patients as one mother calls for "Raychel's Law" to demand medical honesty.

While anxiety is a useful emotion in some contexts, many find it hard to manage their worries, which can result in crippling anxiety disorders.

Everyone dies - but how do we know if a person is dead? A doctor explains the complex process at the end of life.

What swearing off animal products and becoming vegan for a month teaches you about food, yourself and society.