Friday 24 May 2013
Scientists have discovered a key substance in the central nervous system responsible for transmitting the sensation of an itch from the skin to the brain – a finding that raises the prospect of new treatments for serious itching conditions.
Electric lights, including those illuminating laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, often play a key role in causing people to sleep badly, a leading expert has said.
Irish scientists have discovered "strong links" between key bacteria in the gut and behaviours displayed in disorders such as autism.
Iodine deficiency is widespread amongst pregnant women in the UK and may be harming the cognitive development of their children, scientists have found.
New research into the genes that control cell growth and behaviour has raised hopes of a breakthrough in understanding and tackling cancer.
A nursing unit earmarked for closure at the end of this month will now stay open after another care home U-turn by Health Minister Edwin Poots.
Spicing up asthma medications with ginger may make them more effective, a study has shown.
The health minister has bowed to sustained pressure to meet relatives of dementia patients campaigning to retain the Slievemore Nursing unit in Londonderry.
Retirement can cause a drastic decline in health, according to a study released yesterday.
A link between epilepsy and autism has been discovered for the first time.
People with severe depression have a disrupted “biological clock” that makes it seem as if they are living in a different time zone to the rest of the healthy population living alongside them, a study has found.
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie has explained in the New York Times, that she inherited a “faulty” gene which dramatically increased her risk of breast and ovarian cancers.
Girls who are left by their fathers before the age of five are more likely to develop depression as teenagers, according to a new study.
A new medicine hailed as a magic bullet could revolutionise the treatment of intensive care patients with lung disorders, scientists claim.
The older people's commissioner warned Health Minister Edwin Poots about closing residential care homes a year ago, it has been revealed.
Rising levels of obesity in middle age could cause a major rise in the number of dementia sufferers, researchers have warned. The risk of having dementia almost doubles with midlife obesity, the UK Health Forum said.
Edible nicotine in peppers, tomatoes and potatoes may protect against Parkinson's disease, a study suggests.
Exposure to traffic fumes can set children on the road to diabetes, a study has shown.
Health chiefs on both sides of the border are examining the possibility of keeping some children's cardiac surgery in Northern Ireland, it has emerged.
Joe Nagy thought the runny nose he’d suffered for a year and a half was the result of allergies, has discovered the problem was in fact caused by leaking brain fluid.
Three-day festival underway in Derry
Comedy with big following means blockbuster
Hangover star takes 87-year-old to premiere
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow, it was revealed.
A father who stabbed his adulterous wife to death as she prepared for a weekend break with her new lover has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murder.
Bank holiday travellers faced huge tailbacks on one of the country's busiest motorways as police closed a stretch of the M6 while they investigate a "suspicious vehicle" at a service station.
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the Football Association with betting offences.
Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to start the 2013-14 season with the Barclays Premier League champions.
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.
Some performances have been cancelled at Radio 1's Big Weekend because of disruption at Heathrow, it was revealed.
Jaden Smith has described his famous dad Will Smith as a "walking dictionary" and says he can ask him anything.
Will Smith was reunited with two of his Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air co-stars as his eldest son Trey made his DJing debut in London.
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