HEALTH

The study is the first to look at and quantify the amount of noise people are exposed to during their daily commute, the researchers say.

Taiwanese researchers were initially baffled by the case of a normal 40-year-old man.

Around 50 workers, with more expected to follow, have been fired from Essentia Health in Minnesota after refusing to get the flu vaccine this winter.

The exact cause of this condition is not known and in most cases, it is believed to occur sporadically, according to the National Organisation for Rare Disorders (NORD).

A study commissioned by the US Department of Veterans Affairs suggests a direct link between raw or undercooked fish ingested and a rare bile duct cancer.

Pollution seems to be affecting sperm production, especially those who are living in regions where there are heavy metals in the air.

Mobile cancer screenings in car parks, community hubs and shopping centres will be expanded in four areas: Manchester, London, the North and parts of Yorkshire.

An examination of internal documents reveals how a sugar industry-funded study was terminated when results appeared to threaten commercial interests.

Findings could have important implications for understanding certain neurological disorders, according to the authors.

When cells with sensors built into them come into contact with cancerous cells, it causes tiny 'explosions' that kill everything around them.

Blue Planet II is a key part of many people's Sunday nights. For some, however, the show is a horrible reminder of their phobia.

New research suggests that infants can recognise that the meanings of some words are more alike than others, even before they can speak.

A new study is the first to try to identify the broader societal and cultural predictors of alcohol consumption.

Young people are taking part in a wider range of sex acts than they were 20 years ago, according to a new study

Stephanie Alys, co-founder of sex toy firm MysteryVibe, thinks sex education in UK schools must include a frank discussion about sex toys.

Damage to the spinal cord can often lead to loss of motor function and sensory perception in the lower extremities.

A new study highlights the powerful influence our parents habits and lifestyles can have on our lives.

The controversial surgeon says he is now preparing to perform the procedure for real on a living person.

After psychologist Robyn Stein DeLuca claimed PMS due to changing hormone levels was just a myth, IBTimes UK looks at what premenstrual syndrome actually is.

Periods Gone Public author Jennifer Weiss-Wolf talks to IBTimes UK about how 2015 was a watershed moment for periods, and how there is still a long fight ahead

Callan Fabian's condition had caused his skin to harden. His joints were locked in place and he was unable to roll over without help.

The defector, a North Korean soldier, remained in critical condition despite the successful removal of a bullet lodged in his abdominal wall.

After a relative reduction in use, the drug is making a worrying comeback, according to recent reports.

In a world first, a baby has been born from an automatically flash-frozen egg, heralding a new era in IVF technology. The baby was born in Italy.

The researchers say that the program reduces the risk of developing dementia by 29%, according to the results of a 10-year study.

The US Food and Drug Administration has warned against the use of kratom - but what is it?

Two American doctors have stunned the medical world by claiming that a person overdosed from cannabis.

The new class of drug is one of the most important breakthroughs for women with advanced breast cancer in the last two decades.

Over 60s and care home residents are the most at risk, while changes in nurse numbers may be a critical factor.