HEALTH

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.

Harvesting tobacco leaves can result in children getting green tobacco sickness showing symptoms of severe nausea and vomiting.

Scientists at Imperial College London found the number of people who have tried e-cigarettes almost doubled in the UK in two years.

The Centre for Science and Environment found traces of the chemical in 84% of Delhi bread samples.

Anders Breivik killed 77 for his beliefs but has not been diagnosed as psychotic.

Following three Mount Everest deaths in three days, IBTimes UK looks at high-altitude sickness.

Genetically modified microalgae can produce wide range of chemicals, including cancer treatments.

Loss of Y chromosome occurs in up to 17% of men and has been found to increase risk of Alzheimer's.

UK academy of science publishes Q&A guide dispelling myths and misconceptions about GM produce.

Members of the Harakmbut community were found have six times the suggested level of mercury.

Smoking while pregnant can increase the odds of giving birth to a schizophrenic child.

Obesity epidemic isn't down to wrong dietary advice, it's because we eat too much and refuse to follow advice.