Health racket: tennis reduces risk of death at any age, study suggests
Research indicates regular badminton and tennis are sports most protective to health, while football and running are bottom of the table
Hemosep: the machine set to revolutionise blood transfusions
A new medical device that give a patient’s own blood back to them could, its makers say, save lives and money, and is already being used around the world. So why isn’t the NHS buying any of them?
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