Homeless people are likely to die 30 years younger than the national average, a study suggests, with drug and alcohol abuse causing one-third of deaths.

Hong Kong is culling 17,000 chickens after three birds were confirmed to have died from the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain in the past week.

The authors of two controversial bird flu studies reportedly agree to redact key details after the US says the data could be used by terrorists.

Christmas may be a time of overindulging for many, but health experts believe it maybe the perfect time to tell a loved one they are overweight.

British women with silicone breast implants made by a French company should not have them removed, a UK watchdog says, amid concerns over health risks.

Women with silicone breast implants made by a French company should not have them removed, UK officials say.

A man praises surgeons after his missing thumb is replaced with one of his toes.

Many people understand the advice on healthy lifestyle but fail to act on it, according to a report from NHS Health Scotland.