A Bangladeshi man with bark-like warts on his body has undergone treatment that may have cured him of his condition.

A woman has shed an astonishing 35kgs in just 16 months after discovering undiagnosed food allergies had led to her piling on the pounds.

A 70kg woman who felt so fat she wanted to die has gained seven dress sizes and loves her new look.

A nutritionist has revealed the potential pitfalls of following a vegan diet.

Scientists are claiming painful visits to the dentist could become a thing of the past, thanks to an Alzheimer's drug.

As Kate Middleton turns 35, here is a list of things all women approaching her age will be discovering are all too true about life.

Researchers have found that children spend far too much time inside playing on electronic devices. Here's why you should get them outdoors these holidays.

In 2015 and 2016 the Human Rights Commission received 61 complaints alleging discrimination due to one's sexual orientation.

Is this the key to achieving your weight loss goals this year?

UPenn researchers have found how to stimulate the cells to create fat, a possible end to scarring.

Electronic cigarettes could damage men's fertility through toxic chemicals in the flavourings, a study has revealed.

Nick Harding, a 47-year-old gym-goer, had to sign his life away before being allowed to do Flatline - but is extreme fitness good for you?

Are goals the problem?

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The town square will be utilized to create an immersive experience of reminiscence therapy, a common tool used for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.

COMMENT: Not everyone is long and lithe - it's time adverts celebrated a range of body shapes and sizes and recognised beauty is diverse.

Doctors are at loggerheads over changes to New Zealand's cervical screening programme, with one saying more women will die.

Emma Thompson dropped two dress sizes and could still drink wine, finds Radhika Sanghani.

We all know how depressing it is to put on weight. This doctor has some tips of his own.

People who walk briskly for more than 30 minutes a day were found to have lower BMIs and smaller waists than everyone else involved in the study.

Researchers believe no diet is perfect for everyone, and the key to picking the right one depends on hormones, genes and psychology.

What happens when a city runs out of space?

Magazine breaks new ground in going behind the scenes with identical twin Emmie Smith during her medical transition.

Drinking in pub with friends is good for you, says Oxford University

COMMENT: Ditch the post-partying detox diet and let your incredible intrinsic cleansing system do the work it was made to do.

Greg Bruce's wife is a yoga teacher. She thinks him taking it up will change his life. Is she right?

Experts at Boston University claim to have discovered the game-changing test

While some, such as junk food and fizzy drinks, are a no brainer, others may surprise you - including lentils, onions and even apples.

Australian organisation is set to break ground on a facility to offer people the chance to be cryogenically frozen after death.

Despite your best intentions to eat more kale, there's a good chance your weight loss resolution could do more harm than good.