HEALTH

The boy, suffering from incurable spinal muscular atrophy, was on ventilator since he was 18-minutes old.

The child was born in Barcelona's Vall d'Hebron hospital and showed 'normal and stable' vital signs.

A second baby has been left with brain damage and is fighting for its life after the 'devastating error.'

Scientists suggest natural selection favoured first Samoans who could store fat effectively.

Over 93 million people in the Americas will have been at risk of Zika virus by end of first wave of epidemic.

Awkwardness, apathy and lack of impulse control linked to early development of dementia.

Scientists made the discovery while trialling a vaccine for Toxoplasma gondii parasite.

After a review showed that alcohol is directly linked to seven cancers, is there a way to offset the effects?

More than a million children in the country have been orphaned because of HIV and Aids.

Several theories for the falling sensation have been put forward from evolution to physiology.

Education about PrEP and access to treatment for LGBTQ refugees are among its priorities

In mice trials, the molecule was found to work by acting on dendritic spine.

Greek study has not been peer reviewed and the research is questionable at best.

The measure will be implemented in the next sales tax quarter.

Archaeologists find traveller carried parasitic flatworm Chinese liver fluke 1,500km.

A large brain may mean disrupted, weakened connections which can result in diseases.

The antigen reduces symptoms associated to infertility in mice.

At risk of developing a deficiency, 23% of adults between 19-64 have low levels of vitamin D

Malaria-transmitting Anopheles arabiensis species is found to avoid certain animals when looking to feed.

The health minister is looking to tackle cigarette consumption among France's 13 million smokers.

The map is probable the most accurate and detailed model of the brain so far.

The protection was apparent against all phases of the parasite's life cycle

Cold flannels, frozen bedsheets, no alcohol – here's how to prevent another sleepless night.

This inability to reflect on their behaviour has been traced back to abnormalities in the brain.

Older couple report more satisfaction with their marriage when they have similar drinking habits.

Identifying with fictional characters in books and films makes us more empathetic in real life.

The Met Office has warned of a 'Level 3' heatwave as temperatures reach more than 30C

Or even, as the hype might suggest, coconut water?

International AIDS Conference warns that laws and stigma hinder access to HIV prevention, treatment and care.