Researchers have found that stroke disproportionately affects women as compared to men due to factors such as fluctuations in naturally occurring hormone levels, early age of menarche and menopause.

A survey of UK head teachers has found that nearly half are struggling to get mental health support for their pupils. A total of 45% of 655 of school leaders quizzed by children's mental health charity Place2Be said it was a problem.

Parents of young children with minor illnesses should take them to pharmacies rather than GPs or A&E, a new NHS England campaign says. It follows a survey which found just 6% of parents with under-fives would go to a pharmacist first.

Spices play a significant role in the way we cook and consume food around the world. Every spice has its own flavoring and essence, and its addition or omission can literally make or break a dish. Spices are known to have several health benefits;...

Although people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities can have high cholesterol, there are certain factors that put you at a higher risk, such as obesity, a poor diet, diabetes, a sedentary lifestyle, and hypothyroidism. Genetics is the one...

Pain-zapping pellets are being fired into the knees to take the discomfort out of arthritic joints.

Adding prebiotics to baby formulas may significantly boost infants' memories, new research reveals.

Heart disease is one of the top three reasons that we and most of our loved ones will die, and I am convinced our poor Western diet has a lot to answer for.

Tea is one of the most loved beverages out there. You reach for a steaming cup of tea when you're feeling cold, when you have a sore throat, when you need to relax, when you need to stay up late in the night and even when you're bored!