Exercise really does reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, according to a new study. And doctors should survey all patients about their physical activity levels, say scientists. American ...

This holiday season is shaping up to be extra special for one Tennessee Santa Claus. Mike Tindall, 67, a retired U.S. Navy veteran has become the first professional Santa in the world to be fitted ...

Danish scientists found that a molecule called norepinephrine plays a key role in brain cleaning in mice. During deep sleep, ...

A toaster-shaped device lets you charge your phone in TWO seconds. Swippitt lets you place your handset in a slot and ...

Locals have been left baffled by a prankster who has left a plate of peeled bananas on their street every month for more than ...

Parkinson's disease patients can dance the blues away, reveals new research. Dancing lowers the depression associated with ...

Chimps have genetically adapted to thrive in their natural habitats and avoid deadly malaria, according to a new study. The primates are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of their ...

Aircraft noise can trigger potentially deadly heart trouble, warns new research. People who live close to airports and are exposed to loud aircraft sound levels could be up to four times more likely ...

Socializing with friends and family helps protect people from a heart attack and illnesses such as flu, according to new research. Loneliness is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke and ...

X-rays will be safer thanks to new detector technology, say scientists. The scans are a common part of medical testing and industrial monitoring, used for everything from dental checks to monitoring ...