HEALTH

Robert Lustig's study says sugar causes metabolic diseases irrespective of weight gain.

American Chemical Society explores the neurological responses to fear and death.

The treatment, largely unregulated, is used to burn calories, reduce pain, strengthen immune systems and halt aging.

According to Dubai police, around 84% of respondents said in a survey that they were happy, while 10% said they were unhappy.

People with substance abuse issues, prisoners, refugees and migrants were particularly at risk of contracting TB.

Researchers are looking at better ways to prevent strokes.

With two nozzles working alternatively, the bioprinter can finish a 10cm blood vessel within two minutes.

An estimated 34,000 deaths a year worldwide are attributable to diets high in processed meats.

Scientists find pre-death visions of deceased friends and relatives improve quality of life in final weeks.

NHS spends at least £7 million over five years to cater for obese people.

Men's lifestyle and environment could influence the lives of their children.

Study of mummy suggests antibiotic-resistant genes existed before the introduction of antibiotics.

'Not only is the cost low, but by using open-source software, we have access to fine-tune the print parameters.'

Nearly 25,000 rat grievances have already been reported so far this year.

Some 60% of us are setting our own 'health boundaries' instead of listening to so-called experts.

DNA from Bronze Age teeth show plague infections were common in humans 4,800 years ago.

Add-Aspirin phase III trial will study 11,000 UK cancer patients for 12 years.

Hospital files police report to rule out foul play as it awaits test results on 65 more patients.

Marijuana use among US adults rose from 4.1% to 9.5% between 2001 and 2013.

Man involved in clean up of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has acute myelogenous leukaemia.

MRI scans of 3,000 adults show gender differences in how hearts age.

A plastic that can kill bacteria is ideal for teeth implants, toys and food packaging.

More than 100 moles on body could indicate greater melanoma risk, according to a study.

I had to give up veganism, not because I stopped believing, but because I couldn't afford it

The Turnbull government will seek parliamentary approval to amend existing narcotic laws.

Terminally-ill father and grandfather Simon Binner lists date he will die and funeral date on LinkedIn.

Apple Watch app EpiWatch helps epilepsy sufferers track their seizures.

Dutch scientists plan to create 'artificial' minced meat that tastes similar to natural meat and is as cheap.

BioViva CEO Liz Parrish used gene therapy on herself claiming it will reverse the process of ageing.