Trials of the experimental drug EMA401 found it cut pain levels by at least 30 per cent for more than half of sufferers – some of whom had been in agony for years.
The study has challenged a commonly-held belief that there are six basic emotions of happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise and disgust.
Scientists have discovered an alarming link between excessive consumption of sugar found in fizzy drinks or processed food and heart-related deaths.
A year-long inquiry into the struggles faced by the UKs 6.5 million strong army of unpaid carers found that almost half have fallen into debt because of their responsibilities and many are cutting back on heating or food to make ends meet.
The globe is facing a “tidal wave” of cancer, and restrictions on alcohol and sugar need to be considered, say World Health Organization scientists.
An experimental drug that researchers say can virtually halt the spread of breast cancer has given fresh hope to sufferers of the disease.
The head of the health watchdog says the NHS in England has a culture that “doesn’t listen” and he has been “shocked” by behaviour he has seen.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Florida, have developed a laser-based device that helps patients walk again.
A musician who has led a cult British band for 40 years says he has “lost any fear” about being diagnosed with dementia.
Taking some types of vitamin supplement may make it harder to train for big endurance events like marathons, researchers in Norway suggest.
