Exercise really does reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, according to a new study. And doctors should survey all patients about their physical activity levels, say scientists. American ...

Danish scientists found that a molecule called norepinephrine plays a key role in brain cleaning in mice. During deep sleep, ...

Locals have been left baffled by a prankster who has left a plate of peeled bananas on their street every month for more than ...

A toaster-shaped device lets you charge your phone in TWO seconds. Swippitt lets you place your handset in a slot and ...

Parkinson's disease patients can dance the blues away, reveals new research. Dancing lowers the depression associated with ...

Satellite images reveal the scale of the disastrous Californian wildfires. A newly released image - taken Jan. 9 - shows huge swaths of smoke billowing over the Pacific Ocean. It was captured by the ...

Chimps have genetically adapted to thrive in their natural habitats and avoid deadly malaria, according to a new study. The primates are our closest living relatives, sharing more than 98% of their ...

People who care for both their children and older relatives suffer from deterioration in both their mental and physical health, according to a new study. It is estimated that there are 1.3 million ...

Millions of new cases of diabetes and heart disease every year are caused by sugary drinks, according to new research. Around 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million new cases of ...

Always carry a spare — that’s the sentiment shared by nearly half of Americans, who are carrying backup underwear with them just in case something unexpected happens. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, ...