HEALTH

Successful transplant of bionic heart into sheep paves way for human trials within three years.

A newly invented compound detects low levels of oxygen in the cells to predict the onset of diseases.

Memory implant study has potential to lead to trauma victim treatment in future.

Parents who think their child is 'God's gift' risk creating little narcissists.

The timing of implantation of embryo is crucial.

Obesity a risk factor in diabetes, with implications for eye and kidney diseases, finds RCPCH report.

Child whose surrogate mother is his grandmother could kick off debate on ethics of assisted reproduction.

Rising demand for the vaccine from many countries could be the reason for the refusal.

The theory is that uric acid, which causes gout, can also help protect one from the degenerative brain disease.

More than a billion women have no access to a safe private toilet, says WaterAid.

WHO says some viruses can float around even during off season necessitating vaccination..

Coronary calcium build up was seen in sedentary participants in the study.

New milestone: Liberia has gone a week without reporting any new cases of Ebola.

Medical experts say Dyson Humidifier can improve sleep, reduce wrinkles and help health conditions.

Artists and designers in China have begun responding to Beijing's dangerous levels of air pollution.

The hormone MOTS-c prevented mice in lab fed a high fat diet from gaining weight.

Shown to be effective in ferrets, the antibody is expected to protect humans as well.

The monkeys are believed to have been infected at the veterinary hospital far away from the lab.

The study from journal Heart showed moderate consumption of coffee reduced risk of clogged arteries.

DARPA project sees paraplegic Jan Scheuermann control an F-35 simulator using only her mind.

The protein plays a role in the immune system as well as breast development.

Scientists measure over 15,000 men to find out what is normal for penis length.

Two of the four HIV-1 lineages originated from African gorillas, study finds.

Study of New York City rats shows they carry 6,500 different species of fleas, lice and mites.

Investigations on into accidental release of pathogen from Tulane National Primate Research Center in Louisiana.

High diversity of flu viruses and low vaccine protection reasons for concern.

Rare Disease Day is observed on 28 February 2015 to raise awareness and understanding of conditions

Enchroma CX colour blind correction sunglasses trick the brain into seeing correct colours

Tetrandrine from herb shown to prevent Ebola in mice and in human tissue cultures.