The scientific rationale is dubious – research suggests that doing 7,000 to 8,000 steps a day offers optimal return for your ...

A group of Loughborough University academics have proved a fresh theory which aims to improve how a new technology turns movement into electricity.

Explore the evolution of vaccine technology from Jenner to mRNA, highlighting India's role in COVID-19 vaccine development.

There is a 'mismatch' between the importance of peatlands and their current level of protection, a new study warns.

Some women are concerned about how contraceptive pills could be affecting their mental health. Are these fears backed up by ...

AN INGREDIENT found in diet fizzy drinks could increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, scientists claim. An artificial ...

It is a damning 120-page report into the use by police of computer programmes that predict crime and criminals ...

Wearable tech is gaining a lot of traction as technology advances, consumers become more conscious about their health, and government initiatives promote well-being. Fitness trackers and smartwatches ...

A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater ...

A study finds that lifestyle and environment influence health more than genetics. Smoking, income, and exercise shape disease risk.

Body position can affect the accuracy of vital sign measurements that indicate arterial stiffness—a risk factor for heart ...