The world's largest diabetes treatment study has found that the combined effect of blood pressure and blood glucose control can greatly reduce kidney complications.

Infants are 50 per cent less likely to develop childhood eczma by their second birthday if they are given probiotic supplements, research has found.

China must confront changing diets, more sedentary lives, and a 'plump is prosperous' culture to halt obesity, say Rachel Huxley and Yangfeng Wu.

A study has found a drug that can help diabetics avoid kidney damage, eye problems, and amputation – and the drug has already been available for thirty years.

Teenagers who think physical activity is difficult or boring are more likely to lead sedentary lifestyles, which can endanger their health, a researcher has found.

Research has found that heavy snorers have an increased risk of developing cholesterol plaque in their neck arteries, which can lead to a stroke.

Research with monitoring cuffs has suggested that people with bipolar have sleep disturbance in the days, or even weeks, leading up to a bipolar relapse.

Research suggests that genetics could be used to predict and breed for certain dog behaviour – such as being able to cope with high density living.

Girls who have an absent father early in life are likely to have their first period earlier, which previous studies have linked with health problems.

A brain receptor that ensures normal adolescent growth is dysfunctional in sufferers of schizophrenia, new research has revealed.

Many houses are filled with accidents waiting to happen, according to New Zealand research that found 40 per cent of homes contain a large number of hazards.

Australian researchers have found that doing just 20 minutes of exercise a day can prevent memory deterioration in people over 50.

In a world first researchers have found out that the brain controls a woman's fertility with the help of an appropriately named molecule, kisspeptin.

A report has revealed that Australian truck drivers' mental health suffers as a result of their long hours, making them more likely to crash or resort to drugs.

A new 'crystal ball' like program will help emergency room staff cut down waiting times, by accurately predicting patient numbers and needs in the future.