Pat Hagan

Cosying up to the dog at night really is good for your physical and mental health - but sharing a bed with the cat won't leave you feline better.

Weight-loss jabs may rule these days when it comes to banishing unwanted body fat - but liposuction remains one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures.

Clearly on view during Andy Burnham's victory parade for his win in Makerfield was evidence of the curse that affects an estimated 12million males in the UK - man boobs, or 'moobs'.

Researchers tracked 84 couples and found that those who often sat down together to enjoy a favourite TV series or movie felt closer.

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.