US Army's gift to the world: Live anthrax now found in three nations — and possibly Pentagon
Investigators probing possibility of deliberate attack.
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Bullied teenagers more likely to develop depression in later years says research
Researchers call for more studies into links between bullying and depression.
Top researchers find that 10p statin pills could cut risk of dying of cancer by up to half
'We are definitely excited by these results'
Imperial Tobacco Canada and Rothmans, Benson & Hedges ordered to pay record £8bn fines
JTI-MacDonald is the third Canadian tobacco company deemed to have earned billions of dollars at the expense of the health of customers.
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Flibanserin, has been rejected twice by the FDA
Skin cancer: Breakthrough study shows how to halt progress of advanced malignant melanoma
Malignant melanoma is the sixth most common cancer in the UK.
China: Public smoking ban introduced in Beijing, capital of a country of smokers [Photo report]
China is the world's largest consumer and producer of tobacco, and smoking is woven into the fabric of Chinese culture.
E. coli turned into factories to make new versions of antibiotic
The discovery is crucial in the context of drug resistance and poor turnout of new antibiotics.
Radioactive 'bullets' halts and cure cancer, scientists announce
Cancer bullets could cure people with no other options, study shows.
Scientists create healthy low-fat version of classic pork scratchings
Scientists have turned pork scratchings into a nutritious low-fat super snack.
Neuroscience: Mini cortex created in lab to study brain disorders
The disease-in-a-dish technology is funded by the NIH.
Sister meets man who wears her brother's face
This is the face I grew up with, she says.
Live anthrax now found in US military shipment to Australia says official
Discovery raises fears that scientists elsewhere may be unknowingly working with deadly samples.
Obesity set to overtake smoking as top cause of cancer deaths say scientists
Doctors have to encourage patients to change their lifestyle to prevent epidemic.
World No Tobacco Day: The high cost of the illicit tobacco trade
World No Tobacco Day 2015, marked on 31 May, is calling for an end to illicit tobacco trade
Legal high 'blanket ban': What is the Psychoactive Substances Bill and will it tackle the problem?
Psychoactive Substances Bill will ban the supply and sale of legal highs or synthetic highs in UK
Anthrax leak: US military orders wide review as more cases come to light
Handling deadly bioterror agents calls for stringent protocols and training, often missing.
Low protein intake with healthy carbs can give same results as 40% calorie cut in diet
The study only gives a short-term result conducted on mice.
India: PM Narendra Modi to perform yoga at public event in New Delhi
Modi will perform exercises at event to mark International Day of Yoga.
England smoking ban cut annual rate of child respiratory problems by 11,000 say researchers
Since legislation in 2007, there has been a 14%, fall among those suffering chest infections.
Inky complications: 10% suffer skin problems after having a tattoo survey finds
NY researchers call for national database to track reactions.
Fangs a lot! Snakes from the drains slither into flooded Texas, Oklahoma homes
Mild, wet weather is perfect storm for snake inundation.
British tourist Amanda Thompson died on Rhodes holiday after allergic reaction to sorbet
She warned holiday operator Thomson of her severe allergies before travelling to Greece.
Optogenetics: Lost memories restored in mice with amnesia through blue light
Scientists reactivate lost memories through technology called optogenetics.
Genetics: In travelling light the Y chromosome has passed on crucial genes to partners
Many crucial genes lost from Y chromosome have been preserved in other chromosomes.
UN world hunger report sees 21% drop with Africa faring well, southern Asia lagging
In the developing regions, undernourishment has declined to 12.9% of the population.
Drug resistance: Global action plan approved as fears grow over common infections turning fatal
Antimicrobial resistance is considered the biggest health threat today.
Pentagon accidentally ships live anthrax to South Korea and 9 states
No cases yet of suspected anthrax, no risk to the public, say authorities
Silicon Valley workers running on super speed nootropics, liquid food
Competitive workforce seeking edge for long days.
Walmart settles with 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan over deadly truck accident
Nothing can change what happened, says regretful retailer.
Ageing could be reversed by tweaking genes suggests study
Epigenetic regulation of two genes helped restore respiratory function in old cell lines.
After Fukushima: Japan clears the way for resumption of nuclear power generation
Japanese nuclear regulator clears the first reactors at Kyushu Electric Power's Sendai plant, after safety checks.
India: Over 1,000 people dead in heatwave but monsoons expected to cool conditions
The conditions are expected to last for a day or two.
Genetically modified herpes virus found to combat skin cancer cells says new research
'This is the start of something really exciting', says trial leader Kevin Harrington.
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