Health

Around 1.5m women in the UK, including Carla Cressy, are currently living with the little-understood condition

The low-carb ketogenic diet has come last in a list of regimes recommended by many top health experts.

What could possibly be bringing in over 100 men a month to a clinic in Thailand? It's a new popular procedure known as penis whitening.

News broke this morning that the NHS were facing an unprecedented 'crisis'. We spoke to staff who said that others like them have been "leaving on their knees".

A plant-based diet has been linked to health benefits - but it can be just as high in sugar, salt and saturated fat if followed incorrectly

The term 'Australian flu' is making the rounds but why is it different to standard flu? It's supposedly led to a number of deaths so here's everything you need to know.

76-year-old Florence Myerscough from Bolton was found by neighbours after being left in the freezing rain and unable to get into her home.

Dr Sanjiv Patankar allegedly used the instruments on at least five patients

A Welsh grandmother has hailed the positive effect cannabis has had on her battle with the constant pain of Multiple Sclerosis.

Water fasting has been gaining traction online s people pledge to lose weight quickly in the new year

New research shows that more women are using marijuana while pregnant to treat symptoms including morning sickness

Prostate orgasms are much more powerful and pleasurable than penile orgasms according to new research.

The new rub-on gel lowers the production of sperm and is being trialled next year. It's been referred to as a 'less-invasive' form of birth control.

Part of the patient's shinbone was removed after road accident eight months ago, and has now been regrown in a radical new procedure by Israeli doctors.

Research into online activities suggests human sex cycles driven by cultural not biological factors.

A new study shows that more dogs are poisoned by chocolate during the festive period than any other time of the year

Facebook site for sharing breastmilk has increased hugely in numbers. Experts fear that without NHS supervision, it could lead to infections and viruses.

Reindeer antlers are covered in velvet – a type of fuzzy, hairy skin – which has the ability to "almost perfectly" regenerate.

During the pregnancy, doctors informed the mother that it was extremely unlikely the child would survive

Health officials have said medical professionals must adopt an early warning system to prevent conditions like sepsis.

Deep brain stimulation could be used to treat certain neurological disorders, according to researchers.

Being mindful of someone struggling with mental health is important at the best of times, but Christmas can bring its own extra layer of pressure. Here's what not to do.

Essex police came under fire today for sharing what was seen as an 'offensive' and 'dangerous' campaign on domestic abuse where people stay in the relationships.

Doctors found an 'unusually large' 77cm-long sex toy that a patient had 'lost control' of, because he was intoxicated, according to a BMJ Case Report.

UN body cites controversial drug as an effective treatment for epilepsy and says it has no addictive properties.

In England, alcohol consumption - and wine drinking in particular - has increased significantly in recent decades. But is the growth in glass sizes responsible for this rise?

Toxic pollutants are particularly harmful to developing brains because they can damage brain structure and neural networks, researchers say.

Computer algorithms have the potential to improve the accuracy and efficiency of pathologists when diagnosing diseases, which could save lives in the long-term.

'Man flu' is the much-debated phenomenon where a man suffering from cold, flu or other minor ailment is regarded as exaggerating his symptoms.

The genetic mutation which causes the deadly disease has been corrected for the first time, scientists say.