Pat Hagan

It's fair to say the AI revolution is well and truly under way in homes, schools, universities and businesses across the UK.

Metformin has been used since the 1950s to treat diabetes , but a new study of 350,000 Britons, shows it reduces the risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis - wear and tear of the joints - by 24 per cent.

The first port of call with any medical worries is usually the GP. But what if we could get an instant check on key aspects of our health - by popping to the bathroom instead?

The first port of call with any medical worries is usually the GP. But what if we could get an instant check on key aspects of our health – by popping to the bathroom instead?

Even the tiniest amount of alcohol can bring on severe facial flushing, rapid heart rate, nausea and throbbing headaches in millions of people as a result of a genetic deficiency.

Deer antlers could hold the secret to helping broken bones heal more quickly after scientists discovered they contain chemicals which accelerate the repair process.

It sounds like a theory that's full of holes. But it appears the secret to maintaining strong bones is… Jarlsberg cheese.

Scientists are exploring various uses for a drug hoped to be an 'Ozempic for the brain', able to target several brain-related conditions.

Could a two-hour operation to 'replumb' blood vessels in the neck stop dementia in its tracks - something no drug has been able to do?

If you're trying to quit smoking, vapes containing nicotine are more effective than nicotine gum, pills or patches. But while experts say vaping is far safer than smoking, that doesn't mean vaping is risk-free...