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15 years of brain research has been invalidated by a software bug, say Swedish scientists

Up to 70% of fMRI analyses produce at least one false positive, challenging the validity of over 40,000 studies.

Facebook addict? Shy and vulnerable narcissists more likely to be dependent on social media

These 'vulnerable narcissists' are more insecure and avoid face-to-face interactions.

Can ketamine prevent alcohol relapse? Drug's antidepressant effects could help alcoholics

Study will assess if abstinent alcoholics can benefit from a conjunction of ketamine and psychotherapy.

Mystery virus from herpes family could explain infertility in thousands of women

The virus, from the herpesvirus family, may be the reason why women struggle to conceive.

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London mayor Sadiq Khan proposes tougher air pollution penalties to clean city air

A £10 emissions surcharge is proposed from 2017 on the most polluting vehicles entering central London.

HIV pandemic: Two senior doctors call on NHS England to fund preventive drug Truvada

Though Truvada is safe and effective against an HIV infection, NHS England doesn't fund it.

Diet higher in unsaturated fats linked with lower risk of early death

Unsaturated plant-based fats have a protective effect, preventing individuals from dying early.

Pasta won't make you put on weight, according to (Italian) scientists

Carbohydrates may be good for you and can reduce the risk of obesity.

Implanting a computer chip into the brain

Transhumanism: Could we upload a brain to a computer – and should we even try?

Even if we could create a wiring diagram for a brain, that wouldn't be enough to understand how it operates

Children 'tempted' to eat junk food after seeing TV commercials, Cancer Research UK warns

The charity called for a ban on unhealthy food ads before the 9pm watershed.

Diagnosis of pinworm is based on a clear swab to the anus

Teenage girl's stomach ache diagnosed as appendicitis turned out to be a 'multitude of worms'

Over 200 million people worldwide are thought to be infested by pinworms, which lays its eggs around the anus.

Endometrial scratching: Womb 'injury' can increase chances of getting pregnant

The invasive procedure doubles the chances of some women getting pregnant.

What are near-death experiences? Neurological processes may explain 'dying sensation'

Out-of-body experiences, tunnels of light and feelings of euphoria may all have neurological explanations.

Fruitarianism: Could the controversial raw vegan diet be endangering health?

In line with a trend of 'clean eating', individuals are turning to more extreme diets.

Florida judge rules in favour of Planned Parenthood, blocks new state abortion law

The judge said the government cannot indirectly try to stop an activity that is legally allowed.

Infertility: Half of British people diagnosed do not seek medical help

Survey reveals that many couples unable to have children don't seek treatment, with socioeconomic disparities.

Autoimmune disease: T-cell engineering targets problem cells without weakening immunity

Therapy for autoimmune diseases shows promising results in tests on mice.

Motivation for aggressive behaviours and bullying identified in brains of mice

Scientists have found what makes some individuals feel pleasure at bullying others.

Marijuana shows promise as Alzheimer's treatment say Salk researchers

THC broke down amyloid-beta plaque build-up and reduced cell inflammation, Salk reports.

Zika tests show virus survives for up to 70 days in pregnant macaque monkeys

Macaques develop Zika resistance after initial infection but pregnant monkeys carry virus for longer.

Zika vaccines show promising results in mice, clearing path for clinical trials

Two candidates for a vaccine against Zika have proven successful in mouse models.

Swine flu: 2009 pandemic that killed 17,000 came from one small region in Central Mexico

Origins of the H1N1 influenza pandemic have at last been determined in detail.

Could the fast-acting immune systems of babies pave the way to a HIV vaccine?

Broadly neutralising antibodies appear quicker in children's blood than in adults'.

Euro 2016: Football fans see alcohol adverts once every minute during TV matches

Alcohol Concern worries about the impact of alcohol ads on children's health during Euro 2016

International Day Against Drug Abuse: How UK deals with new psychoactive substances

International Day Against Drug Abuse comes a month after the Psychoactive Substance Act was enforced.

NHS psychiatric patients' records found in filing cabinet sold on eBay

A couple bought filing cabinets off eBay from a former NHS Trust and discovered patient records.

Current Zika virus outbreak 'driven by dengue exposure'

Dengue antibodies do not properly bind to the Zika virus, leading to its replication.

PMS: Period pains, mood changes and bloating linked to chronic inflammation

Levels of the inflammation-related protein CRP found to be positively associated with PMS symptoms.

Woman with amnesia baffles scientists with 'hybrid memories' of skills

A woman with amnesia is able to describe skills she used in the past even though she cannot perform them.

Huntington's: Risk of developing disease 10 times higher than previously thought

Repeats of CAG nucleotide in the Huntingtin gene influence whether a person will go on to develop symptoms.

Zika fears trigger surge in abortions in Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela

Legal restrictions on abortions led many women to seek help from online forum Women on Web.

BMA calls for ban on e-cigarette use in public places

Government health advisers have termed the ban call unjustified and counterproductive.

Antibody therapy holds off HIV returning, potentially paving the way for new treatments

Antibody therapy found to delay viral rebound in 13 HIV patients in a clinical trial.

This is why you should never scratch a mosquito bite

Mosquito-borne viral diseases are becoming more prevalent around the world.

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