HEALTH

Mild, wet weather is perfect storm for snake inundation.

She warned holiday operator Thomson of her severe allergies before travelling to Greece.

Scientists reactivate lost memories through technology called optogenetics.

Many crucial genes lost from Y chromosome have been preserved in other chromosomes.

In the developing regions, undernourishment has declined to 12.9% of the population.

Antimicrobial resistance is considered the biggest health threat today.

No cases yet of suspected anthrax, no risk to the public, say authorities

Competitive workforce seeking edge for long days.

Nothing can change what happened, says regretful retailer.

Epigenetic regulation of two genes helped restore respiratory function in old cell lines.

Japanese nuclear regulator clears the first reactors at Kyushu Electric Power's Sendai plant, after safety checks.

The conditions are expected to last for a day or two.

'This is the start of something really exciting', says trial leader Kevin Harrington.

Treasurer Joe Hockey admits they might be necessary, PM Tonny Abbott puts his foot down

MS Society study reveals the problem of misdiagnosis on World Multiple Sclerosis Day on 27 May

World MS Day on 27 May is aimed at raising awareness of the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis

Psychedelic drugs are 'less harmful and addictive than other Class A drugs'.

Casual and anonymous sex arranged on social media leads to spike in syphilis, gonorrhoea and HIV.

A US government report has found no strong link between dietary and blood cholesterol.

Company competes with on-demand car services Uber and Lyft.

Motherhood and the form of estrogen shown to be two factors influencing hormone therapy.

Research discovers role of a second growth factor that builds leaky blood vessels.

California's record drought could become so dire that state residents will have to drink their own sewage, say experts.

Flight lands without incident after anonymous call, with other flights cleared

Airborne ragweed pollen will by four times higher by 2050, study finds.

3D printers are now being used to print prosthetics, stem cells and implants for reconstructive surgery.

Robinson was admitted to hospital in Dundonald by ambulance for a heart complaint.

Scientists have developed a new set of blood tests to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The recombinant virus vaccine protects birds against H5N1 and H7N9 strains.