Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests

Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research needed

7,000 steps a day could be enough to improve health, say researchers

Target easier to achieve than 10,000 steps and linked to 37% reduction in cancer deaths

Treatments to boost the protein are all the rage, but the evidence is uncertain and any results could be short-lived

Oncologists say patients rejecting proven treatments are dying needlessly because of increase in online ‘cures’

Many people take collagen powders and pills in the hope of looking younger for longer, but there are better ways to improve your chances

Margaret Tubridy, 69, took part in landmark study that reveals the role of exercise in preventing return of disease

Some see the fiery root as a miracle cure for colds, but there are easier, cheaper ways to support your immune system

A new study has found that helping sufferers manage their emotions lessens their experience of chronic pain

Is loads of muscle all you need for a long and healthy life? You’d think so, given the way everyone’s fighting over the squat racks

Study of 420,000 Britons suggests speeds of at least 4mph can lower risks by up to 43%