HEALTH

The tumour grew over 15 years and even developed its own blood supply.

The persistence of genital cutting in some countries of Africa may be driven by evolutionary forces.

Patients will have to prove eligibility for free treatment in clampdown on 'health tourism'.

More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation.

For nearly three decades, a doctor has worked to 'repair' thousands of women who have been cut.

Like in 2016, the day's tagline is 'We can. I can.' showing the need for everyone to act against cancer.

When both partners are obese, their chances of conceiving may be reduced.

It is a myth that men need more sexual intercourse than women, although men talk about it more often.

Breathlessness, unexplained weight loss and heavy sweating are among the signs worth spotting early.

There is a physical basis for why you really really hate the sound of people chewing and eating.

The opioid abuse crisis in the US has claimed many lives and medical cannabis could potentially help.

IVF has helped many infertile couples but it increases chances of a multiple birth, with potential health risks.

Former care minister Norman Lamb spoke to IBTimes UK about the meeting.

Research shows hallucinations are more common than previously thought, breaking a long-standing taboo.

The findings may pave the way for clinical trials for brain cancer patients in years to come.

Rare variants occur at low frequency but have a significant influence on human height.

I'm free from the tyranny of costly products and wasted time – plus, my hair is better than ever.

Menopausal women often report sleep problems and this can have a detrimental impact on their sex lives.

The device has been tested in four patients in lock-in states, with first hints of success.

She is being treated at the same hospital as Abul Bajandar - the world's most famous 'tree man'.

Survey shows world spends $1.4tn a year on healthcare for smoking-related illnesses.

People infected with HIV appear to have a greater risk of developing diabetes.

Bilinguals have the same dementia symptoms as monolinguals, even if they have more brain damage.

The medial preoptic neurons are sensitive to hormone changes in female mice.

Strains of E. Coli exposed to the antibiotic doxycycline grew colonies three times larger than normal.

The study aims to identify individual triggers and better tailor treatment to patients.

Brian J Masterson, of Ireland, died aged 61.

There is no such thing as a partial-birth abortion.

Some babies born too early are healthy but they may still face learning disabilities later in life.