World News

Trump's doctor has 'no concerns' about US president's health

Donald Trump undertook a three hour-long medical examination last week, following questions about the president's health and cognitive ability.

17 January 2018

United Kingdom

Record rise in flu cases sparks UK health alert

A number of fatalities across the country has raised concerns that the highly virulent "Aussie" flu has arrived in Britain

12 January 2018

World News

Cars in Europe: diesel's not dead yet

Diesel has begun its decline in France, but it's not yet said its last word in Europe.

10 January 2018

USA

Apple investors urge action on iPhone addiction among kids

Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram: is all this time on smartphones bad for children?

9 January 2018

United Kingdom

Hospitals in England take drastic measures to cope with winter demand

The UK health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has defended the plans to postpone non-urgent surgery until the end of the month.

3 January 2018

World News

Drunk tanks to be rolled out across UK city centres

Britain's National Health Service is planning to role out mobile units that can treat drunks and will hopefully free up resources at accident and emergency centres

29 December 2017

USA

Opioid abuse blamed for new fall in US life expectancy

For the first time in 50 years the US has seen a second consecutive fall in life expectancy, while fatal drug overdoses have leapt by 21%.

22 December 2017

USA

US government shutdown averted with hasty spending bill

The US Congress passes a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, but the real fight will come after the Christmas holidays.

22 December 2017

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Congolese fashion designer says: wear a condom

Unusual dresses are designed to promote safe sex.

20 December 2017

USA

'Big Gal Yoga' is showing that yoga is for everyone

Valerie Sagun runs "Big Gal Yoga," a platform that spotlights all body types in yoga.

20 December 2017

USA

Is this baby 24 years old?

Emma Gibson was conceived in 1992 but born in 2017, 24 years later. Gibson, born in November, may be the oldest ever frozen embryo to be thawed and born.

20 December 2017

Earth News

Meet the latest 'cozy' wellness trend

Denmark’s secret to happiness.

19 December 2017

Earth News

What is 'headline stress disorder' and do you have it?

Breaking news is breaking us. Here's how to stay informed without damaging your mental health.

18 December 2017

World News

If you want your baby to recognise you, stand to their left

According to a new study, babies are better able to recognise faces presented to their left

17 December 2017

Slovakia

Europe's food standards row is more than just east v west

The four Visegrad countries have joined forces to campaign against “double standards” of food quality sold by multinational companies but the scandal could end up dividing them.

13 December 2017

Russia

Russia blames radioactive cloud in Europe on falling satellite

Russian authorities have denied one of its nuclear facilities was responsible for a rise in radioactive levels across Europe

8 December 2017

World News

Many Europeans say life was better in the 1960s

Study shows almost one in three Europeans say individuals were better off fifty years ago.

7 December 2017

Romania

Measles deaths in EU on course to treble

Deaths and infections from measles have nearly trebled since last year, latest data reveals.

6 December 2017

Earth News

The truth behind ‘magic’ probiotics

What you need to know for a healthy use of probiotics.

4 December 2017

India

Shock and anger after baby is wrongly declared dead

A hospital told a couple their baby had died. On the way to burial, it was found to be alive. An inquiry has been launched.

3 December 2017