HEALTH

Genetic mutation identified as causing rapidly progressive form of multiple sclerosis in two families.

A survey of American adults has found they are now more tolerant and likely to engage in same-sex behaviour.

A Mississippi woman obtains court order to carry her placenta back home after childbirth.

Your body will thank you for it.

Europol says China is playing an increasingly important role in the international illicit drug trade.

A breakdown in this barrier is characteristic of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

The brain activity of an epileptic patient was recorded as he went through a delusional religious conversation.

University of Melbourne has developed an implant that could plug the brain directly into a vehicle.

Delhi child said to be suffering from rare hormonal condition.

Cases follow Assam boy being treated for burn injuries contracts HIV during transfusion.

New evidence shows that uniform packaging led to a drop in smokers in Australia.

Scientists pinpoint alterations to DNA in pregnant smokers.

The Universities Superannuation Scheme pension fund has invested £211m in the tobacco industry.

Children's commissioner says services are 'playing Russian roulette' with young people's lives.

Boy's unborn twin had been living inside him since his birth.

National Toxicology Program study finds phone radiation causes tumours in lab rats.

Third generation pills potentially increases the risk of pulmonary embolism while those containing levonorgestrel decrease it.

The 26-year-old woman had accidentally swallowed the condom while performing oral sex on her boyfriend.

5-year survival rates for children, adolescents and young adults has risen steadily over time in Europe.

The measures include reducing the current level of wrongly prescribed antibiotics by 50% by 2020.

A molecule has been synthesised to act against cancerous cells of patients with melanomas.

Cannavaping is a "gentle, efficient, user-friendly and safe alternative" to smoking marijuana for medical purposes.

People deemed workaholics appear more vulnerable to psychiatric and behavioural disorders.

Over 1,000 messages exposed behind-the-scenes discussions of the union.

Data collected during the economic crisis suggest a rise in cancer-related mortality in the OECD.

The baby weighed a staggering 15lb, twice the weight of the average newborn.

Though sexual assault often happens in the context of drink-spiking, other motives may lie behind drugging.

Provision of healthcare to offenders is a basic human right. But how is this achieved in UK's biggest prison?

Scientific literature suggests THC can alter DNA structure during cell division, leading to new diseases.