Disease

As a child Andrew Ochieng survived the world's second deadliest parasite. Today he is working to stop this little-known killer from the back of a motorbike.

From running up stairs, to rigorous gardening: these everyday activities could boost your health and help you live longer.

In November 2020, one Italian care home created an ingenious solution to Covid's isolation: a "hugging room" where people could safely embrace through a plastic screen.

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

Pet owners who have lost their dogs to Alabama rot warn others about the disease.

Thyroid cancer rates are increasing in some parts of the world – and faster than other forms of cancer. Why?

Rachel Hughes talks about the condition her son has, which affects about one in 14,000 children.