A sensor worn on the thumbnail could prevent skin cancer by alerting wearers when they are getting too much sun exposure. The battery-free UV Sense device detects radiation from the sun and changes colour to show how high levels are.

The dreaded 'Aussie flu' has bewildered experts who 'don't know' how bad this year's outbreak is going to become amid mounting pressure on the NHS. Government figures show cases of the contagious virus have soared by 70 per cent in a week -...

You may have heard that adopting a gluten-free diet could be good for your health. But now a gastroenterologist has warned there is 'no evidence' that avoiding the proteins found in wheat, rye and barley is beneficial.

Women who work night shifts have a higher risk of certain cancers, new research suggests. Overall, long-term night shift work increased the risk by 19 per cent. Skin cancer was raised by 41 per cent, breast cancer by 32 per cent and stomach...

Women, but not men, experience seasonal changes in their mood across the year, including more depressive symptoms in winter, a new study from the University of Glasgow has found. These changes appear to be independent of social and lifestyle...

Feeding babies eggs boosts their brain development and function, new research suggests.

The overuse of antibiotics may not be solely to blame for the growing crisis of drug-resistant bugs, researchers claim.

Exercise slows the progression of a harmful protein in the brain believed to contribute to the degenerative disease Parkinson's, a new study revealed.

It is the spice that lends a festive flavour to many dishes at this time of year, from mulled wine to a range of puddings and sauces. But nutmeg could also help to leave your mouth feeling fresher for longer in the mornings.