Brave new world: implantables, the future of healthcare and the risk to privacy

Implantable medical technology and the data it collects will revolutionise the healthcare industry – but will we get round the privacy and the ‘ick’ factors?

Childhood obesity linked to irregular sleep and skipping breakfast

Study challenges view that soaring childhood obesity rates are caused solely by eating too much

Health anxiety may increase risk of heart disease, research finds

Study suggests ‘worried well’ who fret over non-existent illnesses are 70% more likely to develop heart diseases

Migraines could be caused by gut bacteria, study suggests

Research shows sufferers have higher levels of bacteria involved in processing nitrates, and could explain why some foods appear to act as migraine triggers

Pomegranates, turmeric and red grapes: the key to long life?

Cells keep the body healthy by devouring toxic waste to fight off everything from wrinkles to dementia. Could certain foods help?

Mediterranean diet ‘could prevent 19,000 deaths a year in UK’

Major study of UK eating habits concludes diet rich in olive oil, fruits and vegetables could cut heart attack and stroke deaths

World’s first baby born from new procedure using DNA of three people

Experts welcome news of successful mitochondrial transfer but caution against operating in countries beyond regulations

Fitness trackers may not aid weight loss, study finds

Research shows a simple diet and exercise plan is more effective weight loss strategy than using Fitbit and Jawbone devices

Toxic chemicals in household dust linked to cancer and infertility

Scientists find scores of harmful chemicals in indoor dust including phthalates linked to developmental problems in babies

Exercise can cut risk from alcohol-related diseases, study suggests

Researchers find that regular physical activity can cut the risk of dying from alcohol-related cancer and other diseases