HEALTH

Paralysed Ohio man able to perform everyday tasks with hands with breakthrough neuroprosthetic device.

While having a child late can be risky, it may also lead to health and socio-economic benefits for young.

Lloyd has been transferred from jail to a psychiatric facility for treatment.

Unicef estimates that nearly 10,0000 kids under the age of five may have died in the past year from preventable diseases.

Ebola survivors have to face series of complications described as post-Ebola syndrome.

New oral drug has proven effective to stop symptoms of MS in mouse model.

Thousands of medical students will remotely watch operation on colon cancer patient using VR headsets.

The mosquito which spreads the Zika virus is now present in about 30 states.

The visual cortex appears more active when people have taken LSD.

The 13 people identified appear completely healthy, despite carrying a mutated gene linked to severe diseases.

Darpa has launched a programme that aims to create vaccines that can adapt to fight constantly changing viruses.

Sir Bruce Keogh has warned against the suspension of emergency care on April 26.

Gym bike has 400 times the bacteria found on a toilet seat, treadmill has 74 times more than a faucet.

A gene has been found which is linked to stroke and stroke-related dementia, and it could lead to a treatment.

Scientists have found antibodies which can bind to the HIV virus and disable it, paving the way for a vaccine.

Curiosity is part of the human nature, but it can lead us to make bad decisions.

Health Education England has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore 'personnel and ideas'.

Reasoning in terms of moral absolutes make people appear more trustworthy, a study says.

The WHO has set diabetes as the theme for this year's global health awareness day.

Evidence that hookah pipes are dangerous for health keep mounting.

WHO estimates that about 422 million people live with diabetes – a figure that has almost quadrupled since 1980.

Guns represent an 'urgent public health threat' that demands study, says representative of coalition.

This World Health Day, download one of these apps and start tracking your dietary needs.

World Health Organisation states 422 million people are affected by diabetes in a report for World Health Day.

A large-scale study reveals a reduction in cardiovascular disease risks when people eat fruit every day.

Health experts warn against incorrect diagnosis saying children left with 'hazardous' side effects.

Since 1980 the proportion of the world population living with diabetes has quadrupled.

Partner bereavement associated with greater risk of atrial fibrillation, especially if loss was unexpected.

The 48-hour strike marks the fourth time doctors have downed tools over the proposed new contract terms.