HEALTH

Many Americans affected by measles or pertussis had intentionally decided against vaccination.

A routinely-used heart failure treatment could attack herpes viral infections.

Tattoos put the body under stress, building up its resistance to infections in the long term.

A virus, similar to SARS and found in the same hosts, could spread to humans.

Smokers more likely to stay away from tobacco if they cease all consumption abruptly on a set date.

A cause of schizophrenia may have been discovered, as changes to the SETD1A gene are linked to condition.

Yoga can help those suffering from atrial fibrillation.

Men suffering from infertility face lower sex hormone levels and higher risks of metabolic diseases.

The World Anti-Doping Agency's latest banned substance has caught a lot of athletes out.

Blueberries could protect people who already suffer from cognitive impairment.

A male contraceptive pill is being fine tuned by scientists as they try to find the perfect formula.

Video shows a heart motor pump which could give hope to people born with a missing ventricle.

China has become the world pioneer of pig cornea transplant.

Gain-of-function research was banned in 2014 after a number of deadly accidents.

More evidence of a link between Pfizer's Viagra drug and cancer has been revealed.

Experimenters turn themselves into human guinea pigs who yearn to be cyborgs.

Scientists show grid cells are active when people retrace mental imagery.

Brown fat uses glucose most before we wake up, and people with more of this fat have less risk of diabetes.

Results optimistic for women suffering with HER2 positive breast cancer.

Children who are the youngest within their grade are more often diagnosed with ADHD.

Taza targeted in chemical attack after Iraqi Sleiman Daoud al-Afari told interrogators about weapons in Mosul.

High glycemic index foods increase the risk of lung cancer by 49%, study finds.

A study shows that a majority of Americans derive 90% of their energy intake from added sugar.

Regenerative technique provides new avenue for treatment of leading cause of blindness.

Tests conducted for the campaign group show radioactive materials are still present in the environment.

A scientific trial shows that switching to chemical-free products reduces the risk posed by endoctrine disruptors.

The Health Secretary says staff can learn from the errors of others.

The amusement park says that the orca is dying.

Ten ways to quit smoking on No Smoking Day on 9 March 2016.