Overdue babies are at higher risk of health problems, research suggests.

A study found babies born after 42 weeks were more likely to suffer behavioural problems such as ADHD in early life.

People of working age who live alone increase their risk of depression by up to 80% compared with people living in families, says a Finnish study.

It says the main factors are poor housing conditions for women and a lack of social support for men, who are both equally affected.

A dose of ultrasound to the testicles can stop the production of sperm, according to researchers investigating a new form of contraception.

A study on rats published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology showed that sound waves could be used to reduce sperm counts to levels that would cause infertility in humans.

Legalising same-sex marriage may create a healthier environment for gay men, say US researchers.

The number of visits by gay men to health clinics dropped significantly after same-sex unions were allowed in the state Massachusetts. This was regardless of whether the men were in a stable relationship, reported the American Journal of Public Health.

A test carried out during pregnancy could predict which women will develop a potentially fatal condition called pre-eclampsia, scientists say.

Presenting their study to the American Society of Nephrology, researchers said the test detected specific kidney cells in patients' urine. Out of 15 women who developed pre-eclampsia, all tested positive for the cells.

Light is a "promising" tool in the fight against cancer, say researchers in the US.

A study, published in Nature Medicine, showed how a drug could be created which sticks to tumours, but is then only activated when hit by specific waves of light. It means a treatment can be highly targeted and not damage the surrounding tissue.

Women are not automatically more likely to develop breast cancer if a relative has the high-risk genes, says a new study.

An international team has found that mothers, sisters and daughters from breast cancer families with known genetic mutations do not all share the same high risk of developing the disease, the `Journal of Clinical Oncology` reported.

Every relationship has its bumps — but these expert tips can help feuding duos smooth things out again.

A relationship free of spats, scrapes, and squabbles? That’s a thing of fairy tales (though we’re willing to bet that even Cinderella and Prince Charming had their problems).

Real-life matrimony — that has its ups and down. And while it’s certainly not fun to clash with your sweetheart,

Don't say that you weren't warned! Nothing can kill a budding relationship faster than one of the seven dating mistakes below.

How common is miscarriage?

The charity Tommy's estimates one in four women experiences miscarriage at some point, and one in five pregnancies ends in this way.

The most common time for a miscarriage is in the first 13 weeks. This is termed an 'early' miscarriage.

Lack of sleep needs to be treated as a major health issue, according to a report published by the Mental Health Foundation.