Home
> Health
Health
Scientists implant 'human brain' into minds of rats and mice, sparking Frankenstein rodent fears
Critics have pointed out that such experiments may one day lead to the animals developing some form of enhanced consciousness.
Seven-year-old boy with deadly skin disease saved by surgeons who regenerated 80% of his skin
Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa is a genetically inherited disease that can severely affect quality of life, and often leads to death.
High-tech microMend bandage could replace painful stitches and staples
The high-tech bandage is as strong as stitches and staples but requires no more effort than a band-aid to apply.
Anti-ageing breakthrough as human cells rejuvenated with chemical found in chocolate and wine
New development could one day lead to therapies which may mitigate some of the worst effects of ageing.
Counselling for mental health problems doesn't work in the long term, recent research suggests
The World Health Organisation estimates that between 35% and 50% of people in developed countries suffer from anxiety or depression in any given year.
Sleep deprivation is just as bad for your brain as alcohol
No legal or medical standards exist for identifying over-tired drivers on the road, in the same way that drunk drivers are targeted.
Cancer cells can be destroyed using a rare metal from the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
Researchers used iridium - the second most dense metal on Earth - to effectively target and attack cancer cells, boosting hopes for new treatments.
Alcohol may increase compulsive cocaine use, according to rat study
Rats who were given alcohol for 10 days prior to being offered cocaine continued consuming the stimulant, despite being given an electric shock when they did so.
Clean sleeping: How to get your eight hours a night
Forget clean eating, "clean sleeping" is the latest health trend - and you better believe Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan.
Rare fruits of Brazil's Atlantic Forest set to become the new superfoods
Antioxidants neutralise free radicals - unstable molecules which can cause damage to cells, contributing to aging and various diseases, such as cancer.
International Stress Awareness Day: Six ways to combat stress
On International Stress Awareness Day we find out the best ways to look after mental health.
World's biggest drug companies could sue doctors for prescribing cheaper alternatives
Prescribing the safe, effective and cheaper drug - which is used to treat a damaging eye condition - could save the NHS £500 million a year.
Ocular syphilis is a real STD, it causes blindness and it's on the rise
Ocular syphilis can cause redness in the eyes, blurry vision and, in the very worst cases, vision loss.
Man jailed for infecting 30 women with HIV over a decade
A man accused of intentionally infecting dozens of women with HIV over a period of 10 years has been sentenced to 24 years in prison.
Why it is not true that a woman's 'biological clock' starts ticking after 30
Some women feel pressured to have children before the age of 30 because of their "biological clock", but do the stats stand up?
The average American penis has shrunk, smaller condoms approved by FDA
Health officials have been trying to improve the country's low rate of condom usage. Condoms which don't fit properly are one of the main reasons men refuse to wear them.
I travelled from Northern Ireland to have an abortion and was called a murderer
On the 50th anniversary of the Abortion Act in the UK, women in Ireland are still struggling for the same freedom.
Heart surgery risks double when operation is performed in the morning
Research shines light on the influential role that our biological clocks and circadian rhythms have on our heart.
Regular marijuana use linked to having more sex
Researchers found that frequent marijuana use doesn't seem to impair sexual motivation or performance.
Wearing protective headgear in rugby may actually increase the risk of serious injury
Head injuries and concussions pose a serious threat to the welfare of young rugby players. Concussion rates at youth level are higher than in ice hockey and american football.
The unemployed die sooner than people with decent jobs
A study by the University of Glasgow found that unemployed people had a mortality rate three times bigger than health and business professionals or teachers.
UN under fire as Robert Mugabe named WHO goodwill ambassador
International rights groups and opposition parties have condemned the announcement, highlighting the dire state of Zimbabwe's health service.
Drinking alcohol may improve your ability to speak a foreign language
A new study found that low doses were beneficial to the speaking abilities of native German speakers who had recently learnt to speak Dutch.
New gene therapy restores vision in patients suffering from inherited blindness
Leber congenital amaurosis is a rare inherited eye disorder, although it is the most common cause of inherited sight loss in young people.
Secrets of bacterial antibiotic resistance unravelled, paving way for new life-saving drugs
76 new genes have been identified which could help scientists develop new drugs that are effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria.
Scientists develop a special material which disinfects itself
The material has been incorporated into a device that will combat hospital-acquired infections - a problem which affects 300,000 patients every year in England.
Scientists reverse severe heart failure in animals
The researchers discovered a previously unrecognised healing ability in the heart muscle, enabling them to treat the disease.
Scientists hunt brain-eating amoeba with a 97% fatality rate
The amoeba can only enter the body through the nose, but once the first symptoms occur, death will almost always follow within two weeks.
Blindness could be reversed thanks to new gene therapy
It may be possible to reverse untreatable blindness using a new gene therapy technique, according to the results of a new animal study.
Ayahuasca, a powerful Amazon psychedelic brew, could help treat eating disorders
Researchers rave about the potential of ayahuasca for treating a variety of mental health disorders.