Health

Research revealed half of parents – including 59 per cent of those under 25 - feel the so-called ‘anti-vaxx’ movement is becoming more influential.

People should gargle with antiseptic mouthwash to stop the spread of the disease, say scientists

A new study suggests that meals that include fresh avocado as a substitute for refined carbohydrates can "significantly suppress" hunger and increase meal satisfaction in overweight adults

The largest ever study of the relationship between the gut and the debilitating nervous system disorder involved the analysis of more than 62 million patients records

Active ingredient curcumin suppress cancer cells and induce apoptosis, or "cell death".

Flickering light boosts neurons and immune cells by destroying rogue proteins that cause the devastating symptoms of memory loss and confusion

Relentless negative reporting on economic downturns is impacting on people’s emotions and contributing to the suicide rate, according to new research.Carried out by Professor Alan Collins from Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University and Dr Adam Cox, University of Portsmouth, the project built on existing work which shows that suicide rates increase in times of economic strife and uncertainty. The study used data from the USA and took into account the 2007 financial crash and global financial crisis to explore...

An increased risk of circulatory diseases has been linked to nuclear workers for years- even though it has not been proven biologically

Vital bits of DNA that turn on genes in blood vessels and arteries are lower in those who don't get enough shut eye