HEALTH

Omega-3 fatty acids appear to help prevent psychotic disorders.

Experiments on epilepsy patients shed light on where our dreams come from

New wave of health apps hold potential to skip GPs and refer patients directly to specialists.

The capsule can be given by a paramedic before reaching hospital.

Bioreactor that requires sunlight, water and algae could feed astronauts on long-distance voyages.

Prince Harry has joined an anti-poaching taskforce in South Africa's Kruger Park.

Minister says he is not prepared to 'gamble' with the future of Scotland's £14bn food and drink sector.

Four million Britons have not had a glass of water in over a week.

The adult, from Pueblo County, is believed to have contracted the plague from a dead rodent.

'These products have become an almost ubiquitous fixture in the pantries of young men'.

Study uncovers a role for a protein that works as a master regulator of regeneration in the skin.

The study looked at over 20,000 cases of endometrial cancer.

Chinese scientists find way to mass produce white sea cucumbers.

Observation study suggests link between spicy food and reduced risk of death.

Aprecia Pharmaceuticals has developed fast-dissolving 3D-printed Spritam tablets to treat seizures.

Water in which swimmers and sailors will compete contains levels of viruses roughly equivalent to raw sewage.

"No differences in any of the mental or physical health outcomes", says American Psychological Association

Relax and indulge without breaking the bank.

Initial research suggests pear juice acts on enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism and absorption.

New York City health officials confirm Legionnaires' death toll has risen to seven.

Many fear gene drives can be a potent weapon in the hands of 'bioterrorists'.

Researchers find office thermostats are based on old formula using metabolic rates for men.

Miniature linear accelerator to be used in hospitals to treat cancer.

Pancreatic cancer can often be difficult to detect until it is too late.

Ebola vaccine trial dubbed "Guinea's gift to the world".

Imaging tool allows scientists to do for brain what telescopes did for space exploration.

Asian men are half as likely as white men

Centre for Men's Health in London claims therapy for men is safe and efficient, even over prolonged periods.

The discovery could have implications in the way the disease is treated.