Number of smokers in New York reaches record low
It is thought public smoking bans, tobacco taxes and graphic anti-smoking campaigns has reduced the smoking rate to 14
Administration - Abbie Smith
'Healthiest' kids cartoon character is Scooby Doo
Despite eating mountainous sized snacks, the UK's Department of Health has found Scooby Doo and his companions are the most active cartoon characters on TV
Cancer cases rise to be world's main health challenge
As cases of cancer reach 12 million worldwide, experts are warning heart disease and diabetes are also key areas for concern
EU spending millions to get people to eat insects
The European Union is investing €3 million to research the nutritional qualities of insects such as locusts, crickets and scorpions
McDonald's to put calorie information on menus in UK
Consumers will be able to see the calorie counts of burgers, milkshakes, Happy Meal's and salads
Controversial 'tax on chips' is enforced in Hungary
The government in Hungary is hoping the new law, which was introduced earlier this week, will tackle obesity and raise €76 million
The most expensive home gym equipment
From the ludicrously pricey to the bizarre and from the impressive to the impossible, Healthcare Global cites four examples of luxury home gym equipment
UP by Jawbone: the latest health must-have
Investments totaling $119 million are seeing the pioneering gadget company expand its reach into the health and wellbeing industry
Coriander oil can fight MRSA, E.Coli and salmonella
The oil contained in the coriander herb has been found to have the ability to fight a number of bacterial infections
Can wine help you lose weight?
New evidence is suggesting drinking a glass of wine a day can help you to lose weight
