Eating high levels of chocolate could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a review of previous research.

Elderly men who spend little time in deep sleep could be at risk of developing high blood pressure, according US scientists.

A British woman is set to become the first to receive a kidney after advertising for a donor on a US website.

Joan Isherwood had twins as a result of a donation by Sylvia Bass and they decided to meet.

Bedbugs prevent sexually transmitted infections by doping their ejaculates with bacteria-busting proteins, report researchers.

A Glasgow-based company has installed its first commercial "alkaline hydrolysis" unit in a funeral home in Florida.