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China: Revotek releases world's first 3D blood vessel bioprinter
With two nozzles working alternatively, the bioprinter can finish a 10cm blood vessel within two minutes.
Bacon causes colorectal cancer, steak is 'probably carcinogenic' says World Health Organization
An estimated 34,000 deaths a year worldwide are attributable to diets high in processed meats.
Woman gives birth at 30,000ft on a flight from Taiwan to LA [Video]
The woman's waters broke about six hours in to the flight.
Pauline Cafferkey latest news: Experts believe there is little risk of further Ebola spread
Ebola nurse currently in critical condition at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
San Francisco: Suicide nets to be installed at Golden Gate Bridge
Some critics say funds would be better spent for mental health care.
Nobel Prize in Economics 2015: Princeton University professor Angus Deaton wins £690,000
Edinburgh-born professor named winner "for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare".
What is World Food Day? Plans to 'eliminate the scourge of hunger'
Despite obesity rates at an all-time high in the richest countries, 795 million people in the world still lack sufficient food
Coca-Cola pays millions to counter obesity claims
The British obesity epidemic costs the NHS £5.1bn annually.
Cardiovascular disease deaths to rise by 2 million in 10 years if risks aren't addressed
Global Burden of Disease Project predicts there will be 7.8 million cardiovascular disease related deaths by 2025.
Asthma cases in UK 'set to double' because new homes are too energy efficient
New designed houses in the UK are far more air tight, trapping in pollen and causing asthma.
India: Delhi to have world's largest number of premature deaths caused by air pollution
Kolkata and Mumbai will also have high mortality rates from polluted air in future.
Lack of garden access for young children increases risk of obesity by over a third
The risk of becoming obese by the age of seven increases by 38% if children have no garden access.
Air India grounds 125 flight attendants for being overweight
Medical expert Anoop Misra has disputed the claims, calling them 'unscientific'.
Holocaust victims' traumas could be passed onto their children in DNA
Study on Holocaust survivors shows trauma may be inherited through epigenetics.
Hot chilli peppers hold potential breakthrough in treatment for obesity
University of Adelaide researchers looked how the spicy fruit can regulate the sense of feeling full.
Can smartphones replace your GP? New medtech apps put specialist knowledge in patient's pockets
New wave of health apps hold potential to skip GPs and refer patients directly to specialists.
Britons not drinking enough water warns study
Four million Britons have not had a glass of water in over a week.
Scientists says data on Alzheimer's drug shows 'continued effect'
Patients preserved more of their cognitive and functional ability
Binge eating by teens linked to gene mutation
Those with a gene variation were 20% more likely to indulge in compulsive eating.
Novo Nordisk drug helps people lose weight
Liraglutide, marketed as Saxendro helped patients lose almost 8kgs, albeit it comes with some side effects.
Over two thirds of Americans obese or overweight
Less than a third of Americans have normal weight, finds study.
South Korea: Quarantine tent set up for suspected MERS patients
Quarantine tent set up for suspected cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outside Seoul National University Hospital.
Irish women seeking fewer abortions in UK as cost rises and online pills more available
Abortions are only allowed in Ireland in cases of dire health complications.
Wales: Government proposes ban on e-cigarettes in public places
The planned legislation will bring e-cigarettes into line with regular cigarettes.
Nestle India pulls Maggi brand noodles off the shelves
Nestle promises Maggi noodles will be back 'as soon as current situation is clarified'.
South Korea MERS virus outbreak: Fourth person confirmed dead
Five more people confirmed to have contracted the virus bringing total infected to 41.
South Korea MERS outbreak: Over 200 schools cancel classes
Schools have shut or cancelled classes for the week to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus
Obesity set to overtake smoking as top cause of cancer deaths say scientists
Doctors have to encourage patients to change their lifestyle to prevent epidemic.
IBS blood test developed by US scientists is world's first
Scientists have developed a new set of blood tests to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
WHO: Global health care needs revamping to avoid Ebola like 'tragedy'
The World Health Organization said efforts must be made for the global health care to be improved as a whole.