Open University study finds that when people were asked to rate the quality of their relationship those without children emerged as happier overall For centuries, having children has been held up by many as the ultimate source of fulfilment and meaning in life.However, according…

Imagine knowing if you’re about to have a heart attack. A new test may soon be able to tell you just that. Developed by researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in California, the new “fluid biopsy” technique can help identify patients who are at very…

Patterns of "good" and "bad" cholesterol usually associated with heart risks also predicted the levels of Alzheimer's-related beta amyloid protein seen in the brains of study participants."One of the important themes emerging from dementia research over the past 15 years is that there are…

Researchers have found that combining centuries-old practice of yoga with nutrition education can help young cancer patients manage their disease today and lay the foundation for a healthy future.Departments of Clinical Nutrition and Rehabilitation Services have created a program at St. Jude Children’s Research…

It turns out that eating an apple a day actually might keep the doctor away – and could potentially save thousands of lives too.In a study published in the Christmas edition of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), researchers from Oxford University sought to examine…

For many Americans, there is nothing worse than losing sleep because of a snoring partner.According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, an estimated 50 percent of Americans have snoring issues.But there are some solutions worth trying.Start with something as simple…

Sugar-sweetened beverages have long been associated with a number of health risks – including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. And now, a new study reveals that sugary drinks may also be associated with a significantly increased risk of a common type of endometrial cancer.In…

The taxpayer faces a bill of £250 million for a vaccination programme that is expected to save fewer than 200 lives.The shingles vaccine will have a negligible impact on circulation of the virus, will prevent few deaths and will benefit less than 1 per cent…

Surprise! Even celebrities don't have the kind of hot movie sex that seems to set our standard for passion these days. In real life, "there is no normal barometer for sexual activity," says Jan Shifren, MD, an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology…

If you have asthma, there's a good chance that an underlying allergy—whether it's to dust mites, pollen, cockroaches, or cat dander—is playing a key role in your breathing problems. (About 60% to 90% of people with asthma have allergic asthma.)The first step is to…