HEALTH

New research has uncovered a potential link between the Zika virus and stillbirths.

Sperm made from mice stem cells have been grown in a laboratory and used to produce fertile offspring.

Monsanto-produced glyphosate is classified as probably carcinogenic by the WHO.

An investigation by French newspaper Le Figaro says dogs died during the preclinical phase of the trial.

Anaesthetic and analgesic drug can sedate ER patients with acute behavioural problems.

The report adds that one in four Hispanic gay men will get HIV in their lifetimes.

Israel will follow in the US and France's footsteps, allowing PrEP for people most vulnerable to HIV.

A recent study shows that breathing polluted air can lead to metabolic dysfunction and possible weight gain.

A river of rubbish snakes through Beirut's northern suburbs, and vast mountains of trash surround the Lebanese capital.

DNA capsules have infiltrated leukaemia cells that are resistant to drugs, killing them in 15 hours.

Schistosomiasis is a tropical infection that spreads in Brazil's areas, where rural tourism is developed.

Party leaders were debating the junior doctors' dispute until a Labour MP mentioned Cameron's mother.

UK's leading medics join the leading doctor to demand public inquiry into the safety of medicines.

Governors switch strategy to addict treatment, while Warren suggests pot as safe alternative to help for pain.

A number of the women are pregnant, say officials, who warn sexual transmission may be far bigger risk than initially thought.

Controversial ritual recreates the birth canal and all its bacteria to kick-start babies' immune system.

Cafferkey's new admission shows the virus is 'much more complex' than previously thought.

A vaginal ring releasing an antiretroviral drug reduces the risk of women getting HIV.

Indomethacin and celecoxib were used to nullify stings from Brazilian yellow scorpions in mice.

Researchers have found that bat immunity differs from humans, and is effective in combatting lethal diseases.

Experts at Cancer Research UK have reminded people that smoking is linked to 14 different types of cancer.

The world's wealthiest foundation has helped make great strides against diseases.

Experts say the push for diesel cars increased deaths from pollution-related illnesses.

The Obama administration warned House Republicans that Ebola funding should not be reshuffled to fight Zika.

Gynaecologists say FGM should be rebranded female genital alteration to allow for 'surgical nicks'.

Brown adipose tissue used to treat rodent model of polycystic ovaries holds promise of future therapy.

The gene PER3 mutates, and causes both odd sleeping patterns and depression in the absence of sunlight.

Researchers developing nanoscale devices that can filter out specific colours to filter out optical radiation.

One single unit of alcohol can lead to neurological changes and to further drinking.