A single genetic change that occurred in 2013 may explain how Zika acquired the ability to attack fetal nerve cells, causing a severe birth defect in babies who... read more
With one billion ‘full Englishes’ eaten each year in the UK, the breakfast is a much-loved national staple. But new research into English ancestry h... read more
A teenage girl revealed she hasn’t left her house in years because she is bullied over her giant facial tumours. Rubi Dulari, from India, has neurofibroma... read more
Mexico’s earthquake left the nation reeling in devastation. The 7.1 magnitude quake killed at least 344 people, inflicted $2 billion of damage, and may ha... read more
While the benefits of meditating have been tirelessly proven in recent research, few talk, or even know, about the downsides of the practice. Meditation has bee... read more
Allowing your child to have a TV in their bedroom could be ruining their waistline, scientists claim. A new study found that youngsters weighed more if they wer... read more
Achieving fitness goals can be much easier if you know how to time your meals so that you are energized during your workouts. Figuring out how often, what time ... read more
An obese student nurse who was ‘too big for IVF’ has lost seven stone and gone down an incredible six dress sizes in a bid to become a mum. Jenna Fl... read more
Going to the sauna may have its health benefits, new research suggests. Men seeking to flush out toxins from their body at least four times a week reduce their ... read more
Smiling makes people look healthier and more attractive than being the right weight or even wearing make-up, according to a new study. Researchers found people ... read more
Diabetics should save bread for last at mealtime to keep their blood sugar under control, new research suggests. Carbohydrates trigger a surge in blood suga... read more
Dementia can be accurately predicted five years before symptoms develop with a simple smell test, new research claims. A study found those who cannot identify a... read more
Exercise has unsurprisingly come out top in a comprehensive poll of activities that get our pulses racing, but there are plenty of surprises on the list. Placin... read more
A woman who suffers from the same chronic pain disorder that has crippled Lady Gaga has revealed she has been cured by a simple cream that costs £9.95. Six y... read more
Pensioners are more likely to suffer heart failure in the cold weather, a decade-long study has found. It suggested an increase in elderly people being taken t... read more
The number of NHS hospital beds in England has more than halved over the past three decades – and experts warn more are to be lost. A report by the King’s F... read more
For many people a trip to a West End show is far preferable to hitting the gym. So theatregoers will be happy to know that seeing a show has the same effect on ... read more
Washing your hands properly should take 20 seconds – the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice – experts say. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is worri... read more
It may seem convenient to have your groceries delivered straight to your door. But not carrying your own shopping bags is ruining your muscles, according to phy... read more
Patients are dying alone in NHS hospitals because there are too few staff to care for them, a damning new report reveals. A survey of more than 30,000 nurses fo... read more
Plastic surgery officials are moving to crack down on the ‘circus’ of surgeons on Snapchat. In the past two years, there has been a surge in the n... read more
The a**hole personality is everywhere in this world whether it comes in the form of a boss, co-worker, friend or significant other. These people can leave you f... read more
