For modern men sick of the daily grind, it may seem like the perfect solution. But stepping back from work to let your wife be the main breadwinner may not be q... read more
High-tech goggles that emit bright light into the eyes could stop people from developing type 2 diabetes. They work on the principle that light regulates the ac... read more
In good shape: Stanley Johnson, 77, still leads an active life which keeps him healthy CAN YOU RUN UP THE STAIRS? Yes, I can. My office is at the top of the ho... read more
Plugging a hole in the heart with an umbrella-like device can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, new studies show. Yet the procedure is not readily avai... read more
Shocked: Lisa Harvey made no connection between her back pain and possible cancer Like many people, Lisa Harvey was used to the occasional twinge in her back. ... read more
Heart disease and type 2 diabetes could be prevented by taking a single pill in the future, if predictions by scientists prove true. Both conditions, which are ... read more
Researchers believe the system will be useful in separating ‘real pain from fake’ People express pain differently, which makes it hard for doctors t... read more
Having a ‘reason to get up in the morning’ can keep you strong in old age, new research suggests. Adults who see a purpose in their life are less li... read more
Breastfeeding alters the gut microbiome, which influences the immune system There is no association between breastfeeding and poor asthma control Further studie... read more
Back pain may be psychological, new research suggests. People over estimate their lower back discomfort, a study found. Lead author Dr Tasha Stanton from the ... read more
If you’re having money problems, having a certain DNA twist could leave you more susceptible to migraines. Going through financial hardship can trigger ... read more
Parents worry more about their child being bullied than them getting pregnant, new research reveals. Some 61 percent worry about their children being picked on,... read more
A mother-of-one who was diagnosed with dementia when she was 48 has opened up about the heartbreaking reality of living with the condition. Debbie Willcocks, no... read more
Fitness bloggers and personal trainers have for years now been touting the benefits of a protein-rich diet, supplemented by shakes and powders. They whip up p... read more
A girl who was Britain’s smallest baby and was given just a one per cent chance of survival is now living life to the full as a teenager. Aaliyah Hart, ... read more
Allows doctors to track internal examinations without any expensive X-rays Camera detects light sources in the body, such as that of an endoscope Such light can... read more
A mother is warning parents never kiss their babies after her newborn contracted deadly meningitis from an innocent peck. Krystal Hayes’, 26, and her part... read more
Babies who sleep in separate rooms from their parents have earlier bedtimes, take less time to nod off and get more shut eye, new research reveals. They are als... read more
Around 12 million UK homes are not protected by a carbon monoxide alarm – leaving many lives at risk, experts warn. Known as the ‘silent killer’, the gas ... read more
Hair loss: Gail Porter suffers from alopecia Gail Porter slowly peels back her hands cupped over her face and looks at the mirror. Within a split-second, she di... read more
The NHS has covered up thousands of ‘suspect’ deaths in hospitals across England, sparking calls for an urgent inquiry, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Accor... read more
Arthritis sufferers could be spared the ordeal of surgery thanks to a ‘Robocop’ brace that supports the knee, restoring movement and alleviating pai... read more
