Haemochromatosis 'bigger threat than we thought'

A "stealth disease" which can cause liver failure, diabetes and severe arthritis may be much more common than previously thought, research has shown.

Cheap common drugs may help mental illness

Cheap and widely used drugs for diabetes and heart health have potential for treating severe mental illness, a study hints.

Flu shot may be more effective than nasal vaccine, study says

When it comes to vaccinating yourself -- or your kids -- against the flu, there are two options in the United States: a traditional shot or a nasal spray

Heart drug recall expanded again

The recall of popular heart drugs has expanded yet again.

Why are more boys than girls born every single year?

There are normally around 105 male births for every 100 female ones

FDA approves two cancer treatments after expedited reviews

FDA approves an oncology drug that targets a key genetic driver of cancer, rather than a specific type of tumor

China baby gene editing claim 'dubious'

Significant doubts have emerged about claims from a Chinese scientist that he has helped make the world's first genetically edited babies.

Diabetes: A ‘ticking time bomb’ for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has an 18.5 percent prevalence rate in the adult population, which ranks the country among the top 10 in the world with the highest prevalence of diabetes. (SPA)

Fat-clogged cells explain why obesity can cause cancer

A new discovery could explain why obese people are more likely to develop cancer, scientists say

3 million common procedures in England could become 'life threatening' without antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to prevent bacterial infections related to a range of medical procedures, such as surgery, but overusing them can lead to the bacteria becoming resistant