Scientists say they have discovered the secret behind why some people are skinny while others pile on the pounds easily. Their work reveals newly discovered genetic regions linked to being very slim.

People in England will be able to pay the NHS to sequence their genes on condition they share their data. Those taking part in the planned scheme will be given a health report which can predict the risk of developing conditions like cancer or...

The number of workers trained to prescribe social activities, like exercise groups and art classes, to GP patients who don't need pills, is set to rise, under NHS England plans. The aim is that "link workers" will support GPs and reduce their...

People who eat diets that are high in fiber have lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer, a new analysis found.

"If you replace 30 minutes of sitting time with 30 minutes of light-intensity physical activity - so something just like a casual stroll down the hall - that still can lower your risk," said an exercise physiologist and assistant professor of...

For years, dentists have insisted that a traditional scale and polish is an essential part of proper oral hygiene. But the often costly service may be unnecessary for those with good teeth after evidence found it makes ‘no difference’ to dental...

Millions of people are at risk of an early death because they do not eat enough fibre, according to a major study. A review commissioned by the World Health Organisation found that people who get plenty of fibre in their diet cut their risk...

The NHS will not hit its target of hiring thousands of extra GPs next year, the Health Secretary has admitted.