Jim Leffman

The colourless, odourless gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers but the only way to know for sure if you're at risk is to test for it in your home

It could be in your home

Around 15 to 20 per cent of lung cancer victims have never smoked

Astronomers have discovered the most massive stellar black hole in our galaxy - 33 times the mass of our Sun.

Health experts have claimed that those who are overweight should be exercising at a specific time of day as it is linked to greater benefits.

An eight year study revealed that physical activity between 6pm and midnight was linked to greater health benefits for obese people.

A historic 2cm long jewellery item awarded to a World War II hero has sold for more than £1,000 at an auction in Birmingham

Breeding cows that fart less could play a large part in protecting the planet from climate change, scientists have revealed.

Scientists claim that memory is poorly understood and the brain forgets on purpose so it can store other information.

Research suggests that following a healthy lifestyle can offset bad genetics for a lower chance of early death.