HEALTH

Women quizzed on penis size preference in study using 3D models for the first time.

Sherri Dickson from North Dakota was surrogate for her daughter Mandy.

Potential treatment for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis identified by Johns Hopkins University scientists.

Edinburgh University exhibition showcases cutting edge imaging techniques.

Treatment for Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva a step closer following breakthrough in cause of disease.

Active ingredient THC found to delay rejection of incompatible skin transplants in mice.

Being overweight at the age of 50 has been linked with Alzheimer's progression.

Venom from Polybia paulista contains powerful cancer-fighting ingredient MP1.

'Lifestyle trends are not moving in the right direction,' said the leader of the research

Woman's death is massive setback for the country's bid to gain Ebola-free status

Mid-day naps lower blood pressure and reduce the need for medication.

Scientists discover 3,500-year-old mummy died of acute heart failure.

Some physical traits correlate with high psychopathic scores

The more you drink, the more likely you are to get a hangover … scientists discover.

New Delhi reports 477 cases of dengue fever in August, the highest figures since 2010.

Researchers have found that HIV becomes AIDS through cell-to-cell transmission.

Average life expectancy for both sexes rises to 71.5 years in 2013, from 65.3 in 1990.

Program predicts those at risk of psychosis with 100% accuracy.

Plague is caused by a bacterium, Yersinia pestis, that circulates in wild rodents and their fleas.

Canavero's patient Valery Spiridonov says they have received several offers to fund head transplant surgery.

Darren Ó hAilín explains why Sergio Canavero's controversial surgery is still a long way off

Scientists might have found a way to turn cancerous cells back into normal ones.

No evidence to suggest the miniature organoid resembles a brain, say experts.

Relationship and sex quality drop when women are responsible for most or all of the childcare, according to a new study.

Psychologist claims that children may be confused when kissed on the mouth after seeing parents share romantic kisses.

Thousands of dead fish have been found in the Haihe River, stoking fears over a leak of toxic chemicals.

Molecular biologist Nina Fedoroff says perception of genetic modification is hindering progress.

Mammals have another form of PTBP1 which separates us from non-mammals

Data sharing between public services like the NHS and police could make a positive impact on people's lives.