HEALTH & WELLBEING

The Oakley Trinity Housing Association set aside its plan to operate a 24-bed facility for alcohol-dependent people on its Nazareth House site in Bishop Street. The group scrapped the idea due to negative response from residents who opposed the project.

Kourtney has been practicing yoga and certain physical exercises.

Fresh data released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) showed that on an average day, 3.2 million young adults used marijuana, 57,304 used heroin, 51,319 used cocaine, 46,179 used hallucinogens and 17,868 used inhalants.

After months of speculation, royal officials finally confirmed Kate Middleton's second pregnancy after cancelling her scheduled travel to Oxford with Prince William.

If one who is infected with the disease needs to have diagnosis early, each hours delay in treatment increases the risk at 8%.

Spring is in the air--and in my plate. Check out these delectable recipes that feature the fruits and vegetables of this season.

Poor and inadequate sleep leads to shrinkage of the gray matter in the brain over a period of time, researchers from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom said.

A group of anti-alcohol abuse criticised football superstar David Beckham for his endorsement of a local whisky brand in the UK.

Kate Middleton may have been forced to announce her pregnancy a bit too early, according to reports.

Watch out -- these seemingly normal food items may harm you.

Handsome men or men with masculine faces have lower quality of sperm, suggests a study conducted at the University of Valencia in Spain. The findings were published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology.

Forty-year-old Amanda Davey, from Southport ran and fell down, nearly breaking her neck, after participating in an ice bucket challenge.

Sleeping on animal skin or animal fur, especially in the first three months of a baby’s life, reduces the risk of developing asthma and allergies, reveals a study.

A video of a small child, Lachlan Lever, from Australia is going viral on YouTube as it is a recording of her hearing for the first time.

Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paul Gascoigne was hospitalised in a Dorset medical facility after he suffered a relapse last week, breaking his record of being "alcohol clean" the past seven months. He looked haggard and frail as he was seen being led to an ambulance.

Make sure your pet never gets near any of these.

The officials from the Children's Hospital, Colorado in Denver said that they have treated more than 900 children patients with the sign of the respiratory virus between August 18 and September 4.

Here are the top nations that have established themselves to be a cut above the rest.

Spring is one of the best times of the year to enjoy with your family. Celebrate spring with these 10 fun outdoor activities that you and your kids will surely enjoy.

A new study could lead to advancements in the treatment of women with triple-negative breast cancer.

Economists and psychologists have devised strategies to help people motivate themselves to lose weight.

There are several myths that people still hold about sex that researchers have debunked.

Funeral services have been planned and set for comic legend Joan Rivers as the world still continues to mourn over the demise of the illustrious star.

Electronic (E) cigarettes can save thousands of life if all smokers switch to e-cigarettes instead of normal tobacco cigarettes, say researchers from the University College London (UCL).

According to the UN, a suicide occurs every 40 seconds, which is more than the number of deaths per year in wars and natural disasters.

A new study by the University of Melbourne, University of Oxford and the Epworth Healthcare has found that the risk of melanoma can be quadrupled in the case of moles being present on the skin.

A study published in the American Heart Association journal found that bananas could help lower the risk of strokes in women, post-menopause.

Research shows that first impressions can help you judge a person's character.

Ebola is feared to be "spiraling out of control" as disease experts and healthcare workers scramble to keep the virus contained. A third vaccine is scheduled to be tested on humans early next year.