The recent underwhelming launch of the latest OpenAI iteration, GPT-5, suggests progress with chatbots is slowing

A recent paper has found risk of a second primary cancer is much lower than many patients believe

Cuomo’s paradox emphasises the need for more tailored messaging that separates prevention from survival goals

Anaphylaxis, an allergic reaction that happens very quickly, can be caused by food, medicine or insect stings

Dr Muiris Houston: In a significant breakthrough, a major study has found where the biggest health gains are made

Dr Muiris Houston: Many self-tests are unfit for purpose and need greater regulation to ensure safety and reliability, studies find

Dr Muiris Houston: Hotel remote controls - rarely sanitised - can be dirtier than toilet seats

Infection results in mild or no symptoms in most cases, but can become serious if it spreads past the digestive system and becomes invasive

Dr Muiris Houston: More scientific evidence is emerging to show that our gastrointestinal system interacts with our nervous system

Dr Muiris Houston: Former US president Joe Biden has prostate cancer. Here’s what men should know about the disease

Dr Muiris Houston: At least 60% of stroke, 40% of dementia and 35% of late-life depression are attributable to risk factors that can be altered

Dr Muiris Houston: Foreign bodies may enter a child’s ears, nostrils or mouth, with potentially serious consequences

A complete change in thinking could save up to 8.7m lives each year

Dr Muiris Houston: This is a wake-up call for Europe. It means any gaps in vaccination coverage could see a resurgence of the disease

Small changes to your daily routine – such as an extra couple minutes of exercise or slightly more sleep – can have a big impact on your health