Researchers said the discovery could save ‘vast numbers of lives’ by enabling pre-emptive treatment of the condition.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said nearly half a million people are at ‘catastrophic’ levels of hunger.

Lawyers for the three-time Grammy winner say prosecutors are wrongly trying to make a crime out of a party-loving lifestyle.

Combs entered the packed courtroom shortly before 9am, hugged his lawyers and gave a thumbs up to supporters seated behind ...

Holyrood will vote this evening on the general principles of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – with a majority of MSPs needing to back the legislation if it is to continue ...

The Royal College of Nursing has called for ‘urgent and sustained’ investment in community services to ensure patients get timely care.

Giving obese children weight-loss jabs is effective and helps prevent battles around mealtimes, researchers say. Experts at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga, Spain, presented findings ...

Within six months, the drug reduced the risk of cardiovascular death by 50 and cut the risk of needing urgent treatment due to heart failure.

Seventeen workplace pension providers are signing up to a voluntary initiative with the aim of boosting savers’ investments and UK growth. The Mansion House Accord aims to help defined contribution ...

Figures for March and April combined – to smooth out any distortion caused by the late Easter – show sales were 4.3 higher than a year ago.

Australia’s cabinet was sworn into office on Tuesday after the centre-left Labor Party was re-elected in a landslide. With vote counting continuing, Labor expects to hold between 92 and 95 seats in ...