HEALTH

The ruling also upheld rules prohibiting e-cigarette companies from advertising.

Bioquark Inc. has received permission from health watchdogs in the US and India to conduct the trials.

Five-month-old Nora Hall suffered a stroke a month ago causing extensive brain damage

Gloria Ristesund had been using the products on her genitals for decades.

The Australian government will increase excise on tobacco 12.5% per year.

Non-identical twinning could be due to mother possessing one or two specific genetic variants.

Fatal Familial Insomnia, a rare, incurable and fatal disease, prevents patients from getting deep sleep.

Brazilian scientists claim up to 20% of Zika-affected pregnancies could result in other forms of brain damage.

False hopes raised through media are crushed when patients discover scientists have not found a new treatment.

Increased autism rate observed among children living near areas where aerial pesticides are used.

Global 'healing wave' celebration will begin in New Zealand and cover hundreds of cities in six continents.

Scientists explain why feeling bored may have us reaching for the bag of crisps.

100g of chocolate every day could have health benefits by reducing the risk of high blood sugar.

Anglo-Swedish pharma firm says its revenues for the first quarter rose 1% to $6.12bn.

Distribution of medication follows criticism of the condition of the country's nuclear plants.

Pornography could be used a protective measure in reducing the spread of STDs.

Parents who play with their children's toys help sustain their attention for longer periods.

A genetic variant may explain why some people age better than others.

People retiring at 66 have a reduced risk of death by 11%, compared to people retiring at 65 or earlier.

The quality of the neighbourhood influenced migrants' long-term risk of developing the disease.

Babies who die from SIDS appear to have lower active serotonin, reducing their breathing abilities.

More blood could be available for life-threatening blood disorder patients, including leukaemia and lymphoma.

A study of the endorphin system suggests having friends triggers happiness and tolerance to pain.

Hazardous effects from long-term vapour inhalation are unlikely to exceed 5% of the harm from smoking tobacco.

Long-sleeved clothing drenched in mosquito repellent aims to protect athletes from the disease.

Mindfulness reduces the risk of relapse in depression patients - with or without antidepressants.

Scientists analyse 600 strains on flu to better understand risk posed by pigs.

The first liver transplantation between two HIV-positive men took place last autumn in Switzerland.

Women are 'better off' after being cheated on as they are better at picking future partners.