HEALTH

Contentment does not always ensure good health and a longer life, a study has revealed.

The gadget described in Google's patent works by pricking the finger and drawing blood without using a needle.

Warwick University develops the first ever pain-relief patch, which lasts for 12 hours.

A study found that there was a 2% to 6% drop in obesity rates where marijuana was legal

Researchers find a link between allergies and coronary heart disease

Amyloid plaque is typical in those who suffer from the degenerative disease.

Thinks you might not know about the process of dying and death.

A grey soupy haze shrouds Beijing's landmarks as the Chinese capital issues first red alert.

The experts will perform a 12-hour operation on a soldier who suffered injuries during a bomb blast.

Scientists have called for urgent action after Diacetyl is found in 75% of e-cigarettes tested.

Initiatives to support paedophiles are emerging across the globe.

Researchers at Manchester Institute of Education say the tax has failed to meet its original goals.

The Yale-led study found negativity around ageing is linked to Alzheimer's disease.

GM mosquitos pass down infertility genes at accelerated rate and could drastically reduce populations.

The discovery could help with treatment and prevent relapses of leukaemia.

A man is expecting to become father to his 54th child after setting up an app offering his services as a sperm donor.

Scientists manage to extend the youth of roundworms by flipping genetic switch.

Blood-taking device could be integrated into smartwatches to monitor the wearer's health

President Barack Obama has signaled he would veto the bill if it makes it to the White House.

The first ever clinical drug trial for children with achondroplasia is currently being carried out.

AP found that viral levels in Rio waters were 30,000 times higher than levels thought to be alarming.

A 50-year old socialite died after refusing medical treatment claiming she did not want to live after losing her 'sparkle'.

Researchers found the sick felt they were treated with less dignity by foreign-educated nurses.

IBTimes UK looks at hidden disabilities on International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December.

Humans have lots of factors working against them when it comes to weight loss.

Australian National University scientists' discovery could lead to new treatments to delay onset of Alzheimer's.

Latest technology gives surgeons unprecedented surgical plan for separating Texas conjoined twins.

Condom makers back a social media push asking users to add #condomemoji.

Scientists behind world's biggest cloning facility says public opinion may well change.