Dogs enjoy licking human faces as it's a form of communication, which often mirrors the way they bond with each other. They’re also known to lick faces because it shows affection to their owners...

Health experts have listed four potentially dealy viruses that could spark the next pandemic in the UK. A quartet of pathogens have been narrowed down by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which...

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Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India31 minutes agoAnna Meisel and Paul KenyonBBC File on 4 InvestigatesGettyMillions of tyres being sent from the UK to India for...

Doctors and charities call for gonorrhoea vaccine roll-out1 hour agoAndrew RogersBBC NewsbeatBBCMax was in the shower when he got a call few would want. "My phone is connected to a speaker in the...

Osteoporosis weakens bones, including the jawbone, which supports teeth. (Image: Getty )Health professionals have issued a warning that an early indicator of a chronic 'silent' disease could be...

Pioneering trial could 'switch off' arthritis4 hours agoSharon BarbourHealth Correspondent, North East and CumbriaBBCPatients are taking part in a trial that scientists hope could ultimately lead to...

Pine tree caterpillars have sparked heated discussions in Cyprus as they continue to decimate forest areas covering approximately 90% of the island. For years, the country's Forestry Department was...