A device that shakes the arteries of stroke patients, dislodging clots, has proved to make drugs work more effectively.
A super-charged ‘hole puncher’ may be a new way to tackle cancer.
A once-off injection of frozen tissue from placenta could be a new way to tackle arthritis in the knee.
A hormone that occurs naturally in the body is being studied as a potential treatment for health problems.
Researchers say the innovation could help patients who are too unwell to undergo surgery to tackle blocked arteries.
Antibiotic resistance has been declared as big a threat to our safety as terrorism - but now scientists are testing a new form of the drug.
Experts say some of the side-effects we feel from medication could be all in the mind - you can worry yourself sick.
Botox, best known for ‘freezing’ wrinkles, is being investigated for its effects on cancer and symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Male pandas may be more inclined to get going if they think there's a rival in the vicinity, according to a new study.
The BioHug contains a computer within the material of the vest and is pre-programmed to gives hugs at specific intervals [VIDEO].
Dentists have developed an unusual strategy for avoiding the need for root canal treatment.
Successful women may be more likely to develop breast cancer - and stress at work could be to blame.
City-dwelling creatures have learned to be sophisticated urbanites, according to researchers.
A third of new pharmaceuticals since 2008 come from natural products including flowers, says the Society of Chemical Industry.
Bad design makes the neck particularly vulnerable to problems. Here are the common causes of neck pain, and how to treat them.
A hug or two a day may be more effective than an apple for keeping doctors at arm’s length.
Gout, once the “king of diseases and the disease of kings”, is making a painful resurgence.
Scientists are harnessing the power of light to tackle dozens of diseases.
If you have a brain disorder that causes you to shake, alcohol - in a safe form - might be the cure.
YouTube may be a powerful tool in helping ease the symptoms of dementia, a study has found.
Worrying may be a key to survival, according to pioneering research using brain scanners.