HEALTH

People who have been "clinically dead" explain what happens after you die.

The world's first malaria vaccine – made by GlaxoSmithKline – could be approved for use in Africa.

Even minute increases were associated with significant brain impairment.

Josh was in charge of food shopping and ensured that Betty Jo lived on an unhealthy diet.

At least 18, some 'very ill,' are still being treated after event.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission advised consumers to "immediately destroy and dispose of the products".

Eye experts have reported a surge in cases of impaired eye-sight amongst children who spend more time indoors than outside.

Embryonic twin with bones, hair and teeth found deep inside brain of PhD student Yamini Karanam

Ethical concerns about the experiments on human embryos are raised by scientists.

Besides the H5N8 virus, the new strain seen in the US, is suspected to be a mutant descended plaguing poultry in Europe and Asia.

Virtual taste simulator Taste+ sends electric pulses to taste buds to deliver different sensations.

The deal provides up to $5m per former NFL player who suffered serious head trauma.

Procedure hailed as 'nothing short of a miracle' as kidneys are given to patient suffering from renal failure.

It doesn't really matter how much repellent you slap or spray on - it's in your genes.

Researchers at Cardiff University and Kings College London identified which cells cause the airways to narrow when triggered by irritants like pollution

The study shows there was no increased risk of autism in those vaccinated.

World's largest generic drug maker seeks to expand portfolio after purchase of Auspex

Marijuana users have less active hippocampus – related to the storage of memories.

By comparison, China's estimated total NCD-related loss is $29.4tn during the 2012-2030 period.

Mindfulness could be alternative treatment for depression, study finds.

Combination of antiviral and anti-cancer drugs eliminate hepatitis B.

Babies are more sensitive to pain than adults with their brains lighting up to stimulus.

Global study covering 17,000 samples included anti-malarials, anti-tuberculosis medicines and antibiotics.

Labour want 20,000 more nurses by 2020, 1,000 of them this year.

Protesters say "in this age, with people generally being larger, it is unconscionable that the club should provide less".

American researchers suggest that evidence shows that people who take more dietary supplements than needed tend to have a higher risk of developing cancer.

The University of California has shown for the first time that nocturnal eating raises the risk of illness.

Philadephia cream cheese manufacturer is attempting to attract health-conscious consumers.

Study finds link between pelvis shape, stature and head circumference.