Health expert urges people to follow 'five-minute rule' at meals for weight loss

A new mortgage scheme has been launched by Yorkshire Building Society, which could help first-time buyers get on the property ladder with just a £5,000 deposit.

A doctor is telling women to set a phone reminder for the first day of each month to check themselves for cancer signs - and stresses it's very important.

Health expert Dr Michael Mosley has responded to claims that intermittent fasting, a popular weight loss method, could be harmful for your heart.

A simple habit so many of us fall into may be having more of an effect on our health than we think. Health science company ZOE, founded by Professor Time Spector, has delved deeper into the links between nutrition and health – as well as how that influences our sleep and how to stay alert.

Survivors who suffered "catastrophic and life-changing" injuries when a ship collapsed at Leith Docks say they are still waiting for answers one year on.

Some of Britain's largest energy suppliers have been told to "urgently" improve their customer service.

A 103-year-old RAF captain has received an award for his wartime service - almost 75 years late.

Shangela is facing serious accusations.

A shot of apple cider vinegar a day helped overweight people lose as much as 8kg in three months, according to a recent study.

Increasing energy bills are having a devastating effect on the millions of people "trapped" in fuel poverty, a report has found.

The most affordable areas in the UK for first-time buyers have been revealed, and Scotland dominates the list.

A pharmacist has alerted folks about three key signs of cancer that can first appear in the morning.

Gal Gadot‘s portrayal of Wonder Woman made her the leading lady of the DCEU, but she faced some stiff competition to book the part.

The Green Party has urged Stockport residents to send a message about the climate crisis by backing its candidates in the general election.

Ignoring your phone's warnings could seriously harm your health.

A group of health experts have warned people to be aware of any potential toilet habit changes that could be a sign of bowel cancer.

The appointment of a key community figure to head up a new town board that will implement a massive £20m injection in Dumfries has been slightly delayed.

A Scottish marine expert has told of her horror as she watched an orca killing and eating a great white shark. Shocking footage has been released of the young killer whale devouring its rival predator in under two minutes off the coast of Mossel Bay in South Africa.

An affordable daily supplement could help boost brain function in people over 60, according to experts.

The north faces decades of lower healthy life expectancy compared with the south east - and things might not change until 2080 - the authors of a new study say.