Senior physicians have warned that the common habit of deliberately holding stool for long periods poses serious health risks ...

PETA held a rather unusual protest in Newcastle city centre after data places the North East as the 'most constipated' region ...

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There was a film version of “1984,” but I refuse to accept it as an effort. The same goes for a version of Asimov’s “Foundation and Empire” of which I have seen parts. I am going to just say the film ...

“This year, [cases seem] to be out of control,” said Dr. Allison Agwu, a professor of adult and pediatric infectious diseases ...

As bowel cancer rates in Britain rise, Brooks Bell and Sarah Berens explain why a US-style preventative screening system is ...

A man in Washington has been diagnosed with a strain of the bird flu that’s never been detected in humans before. The ...

Her advice extends beyond the kitchen. “Upper respiratory viruses, which are common in the winter, can live on anything that ...

American football star Colin Kaepernick taking the knee at an NFL game in protest at police brutality was a landmark ...

The brain may not be a muscle (it’s an organ), but a good rule of thumb is to treat it like one. Experts suggest ...

Lifespan refers to the total duration of one’s life from birth to death, while health span refers to the “period of life ...

Exposure to artificial light at night is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, according to recent research ...