Doing at least one hour of physical activity per day can offset the increased mortality risk associated with sitting for at least eight hours per day, according to research recently published in

The CWUR ranking lists the top 1,000 out of 25,000+ degree-granting institutions of higher education worldwide.

Rate of new infections increased in 74 countries over past decade, raising significant challenges to ending the AIDS pandemic.

Infection rates among prisoners far higher than in the general population.

With the recent Ebola epidemic in West Africa reviving interest in the first outbreak of the virus 40 years ago, a new report highlighting the lessons learned from the smaller, more quickly contain

African malaria mosquitoes considered to be 'highly resistant' to insecticides may not be as invincible as previously thought, according to a new study published in the

Climate change is already having an impact on the UK and urgent action is required to address climate-related risks, according to a new report conducted by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Adaptation Sub-Committee (ASC).

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of Bosutinib (trade name Bosulif, Pfizer) on the NHS to treat those with chronic myeloid leukaemia.

New model shows that reducing fossil fuel emissions and improving adaptation efforts may reduce heat-related deaths in New York City.

One in eight women and one in ten men have experienced infertility, yet nearly half of them have not sought medical help, according to a study of more than 15,000 women and men in Britain published

New research highlights potential public health impact of high profile health stories in the media.

Drop level from 10% risk to 4% to extend lives of more women, say researchers.