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The nutrition expert compared the risks to 'passive smoking'

Gout is a painful condition that is often associated with Victorian Britain, but it continues to be a problem today - and health experts are warning that it is on the rise

A new study has found that those who exercise at least twice a week are less likely to suffer from insomnia and are more likely to sleep for the recommended six to nine hours a night

People who take certain contraceptives and hormone therapy drugs could develop meningiomas - one of the most common forms of brain tumours

People who took a sip of the sour liquid to start the day shed up to 8kg in three months among other health benefits, according to a study by Lebanese researchers

But a new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted

A new study from Cancer Research UK and published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found death rates from the disease among those aged 35 to 69 have plummeted, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at cutting smoking.

It turns out there is an incredibly simple handshake trick that may show you the real state of your health, including whether or not you are at risk for an early death

Alzheimer's disease can present itself with a range of unpleasant symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and even hallucinations. However, could a common drink slash your risk of getting the progressive condition?

It might seem perfectly innocent, but there is a horrifying reason why you should absolutely never hold it in if you feel like you are about to sneeze, doctors have warned

The UK is currently grappling with a severe bout of coronavirus - wth the latest wave causing some of the most severe symptoms since the vaccine rollout. Are you worried about it?

Documents show civil servants demanding rewrites of a scientific analysis, over fears it would give nuclear veterans "a bonanza"

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death in youngsters over the age of one but many are missing tell-tale signs according to important new British Medical Journal research

Scientists compared high-intensity statins and found patients taking some types may be more than a third more likely to develop a serious debilitating condition

You may not realise it, but something as simple as just a handshake is able to tell you more about your health than you might think, according to studies.

Scientists found bed rest while recovering from routine surgery can lead to frailty, disability and even death, so they recommend daily minimum 25 minutes of walking

Medical professionals have warned the Danish study involving more than 60,000 women has "fundamental limitations" as it found those using HRT were more likely to be diagnosed with dementia

The woman from Japan developed a black furry tongue as a side effect to taking an antibiotic to fight the side effects of chemotherapy to fight her rectal cancer

Liverpudlian pub landlord Sam Mercer had been recovering from a surgery to fix his broken femur when he suddenly passed away at home