Cigars could disappear from British shelves under ‘nanny state’ crackdown

Cigars could disappear from Britain’s shelves forever if a new “nanny state” crackdown comes to pass,…

Families of victims ordered to return compensation after ‘payments made in error’

Bereaved families of infected blood scandal victims have been ordered to repay £10,000 Government compensation payments…

Scotland confirms ‘Mad Cow Disease’ case as farm placed under restrictions

The Animal Plant and Health Agency has confirmed a case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy —…

Pain specialist reveals how to tell if you need ice or heat

Arthritis, in all of its forms, can inflict pain so severe that even simple daily tasks…

Breakthrough therapy could cut bad cholesterol by up to 62% — with effects lasting a year

A groundbreaking gene therapy developed by London researchers has slashed levels of harmful cholesterol by as…

British scientists crack single-dose malaria cure as resistance to current drugs soars

An antimalarial compound developed by scientists at the University of Dundee has been hailed as a…

Diabetes warning as scientists warn zero-sugar swap may not be protecting your

Reaching for a diet fizzy drink instead of a full-sugar alternative may offer no protection against…

Nighttime habits that disproportionately raise blood pressure, according to a doctor

Most people underestimate just how significantly sleep affects their blood pressure, according to a leading physician.…

Britain warned of ‘population timebomb’ as Labour’s ‘marriage-lite plans’ threaten to reduce UK births by 75,000 a year

Labour is exploring plans to introduce greater rights for cohabiting couples which could see UK marriage…

Taking the stairs could cut your risk of dying from heart disease by 39%

Opting for the stairs rather than the lift could reduce the likelihood of dying from cardiovascular…