USA: A hungry black bear thought it had found an easy meal inside an unlocked car in suburban Denver, but after getting the doggie bag left inside, the bear could not get out again and ripped apart the car’s interior.

Lack of sleep was one of the many hazards of space travel not explored in the blockbuster movie Gravity.

A glass of milk a day can keep osteoarthritis (OA) at bay, at least for women with the disease affecting their knees, research has shown.

Nano-particle pills could one day replace a host of medications for diseases such as diabetes and cancer that now have to be injected, research suggests.

Ireland is one of the world's most inactive nations; a new global study reveals we're the seventh worst country for lack of exercise among 36 nations.

Disco star Donna Summer has died aged 63, her publicist said.

Forget fad diets — the most effective way to lose weight is by eating less fat and taking more exercise, a study has found.

Red meat is not only unhealthy but can contribute to premature death, according to new research.

SCIENTISTS have solved the mystery of why migraine sufferers shun the light.

AN ancient colony of microbes thriving without oxygen, warmth or light beneath a rusty glacier has led scientists to re-evaluate what it takes for life to survive.

Disease in the developing world could be shown the red light by a groundbreaking new discovery, researchers said today.