HEALTH

'Tech neck' wrinkles are a symptom of heavy smartphone and tablet use.

Brazilian government forcing doctors to comply with stricter rules in effort to curb 'epidemic'.

Using a fabric, researchers separate water from the sewage leaving it less hospitable for microbes.

Scientists able to grow and study structure of TH enzyme found in cells of most living things.

Swiss scientists have invented a spinal implant that sends drugs and electrical signals to the brain

The strips cost a fraction of the paper/plastic strips used and provide a livelihood for weavers.

Kit, developed by DPZ researchers, works without electricity, cold chain or lab equipment.

GE Healthcare's new CT scanner scans any part of the body in a fraction of a second.

Ketamine shown to be very effective at treating depression and suicidal behaviour.

The monounsaturated fatty acids in the fruit help lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

Isolated from a soil bacteria, compound seems effective against drug-resistant superbugs.

Researchers have figured out how to make immune cells locate and destroy HIV that mutates after infection.

Health minister Marisol Touraine wants to prevent deafness in youths with a legal limit on loud volumes

London's Air Ambulance seeks donations to fund second emergency helicopter as there is only one right now.

Individuals with a low IQ are far more likely to develop schizophrenia than those with high intelligence.

Environmental degradation and global warming are being cited as the triggers for a rise in KFD cases in India.

The gene Bub1 is highly expressed in many different types of cancer and provides a drug target for multiple cancers.

Addenbrooke's hospital says "in critical internal incident mode" for last 2 days

Known as the 'Berlin Patient,' Brown talks about being cured of HIV following stem cell transplant in 2007.

WHO says no Ebola in Iraq, but is creating contingency plan just in case.

Research shows cold climates weaken the immune response to the cold virus.

Macmillan warns that there will be a record high of 2.5 million people living with cancer in 2015.

Lack of sleep increases risk of diabetes as well as hypertension with high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Non-urgent patients advised to stay away due to exceptional demand

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt tells House of Commons that Pauline Cafferkey is on road to recovery.

Fexaramine makes the body burn fat by tricking it into thinking it has consumed calories.

Study shows how bowhead whales can provide insight into living a long and healthy life.

Newborns to be screened for HCU, MSUD, GA1 and IVA under new guidelines.

Despite English language requirements for foreign-born NHS staff, Ukip leader pledges to rid NHS of those who don't speak the language.