The University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India (SII) have started the world's first human trial of a vaccine developed to provide protection

The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the "fastest growing" ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it

The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Wednesday that suspected Ebola cases had been reported in a new province, highlighting the expansion of the ongoing

Researchers have uncovered a molecular "switch" that helps explain why exercise keeps ageing muscles healthy. By reducing levels of a gene called DEAF1, physical activity

As intense heatwaves continue to affect the temperature across the country this summer, public health warnings have been issued. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has

A study describes a mechanism in mice through which psychological stress can alter gut microbiome and thereby can increase risk of health conditions including heart

Lowri Denman, a 42-year-old woman from the UK, experienced a shocking health incident in 2010 when she passed a meter-long tapeworm while using the bathroom

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has shared three simple rules for anyone trying to lose weight, stressing that long-term health should take priority over quick resultsWith countless

As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An infectious disease expert explains why cases

High blood pressure affects more than 1.3 billion people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and premature