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Which EU state is the world's heaviest-drinking country?

Lithuanians are the world’s heaviest drinkers and their boozing is showing no signs of slowing, new data reveals.

17/05/2017

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The robotics helping stroke patients regain balance

Re-learning how to walk normally is an essential part of rehabilitation, especially for patients who have suffered a stroke.

15/05/2017

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Takeaway: the right balance

Re-learning to walk and gain balance are crucial for people who suffered a stroke.

15/05/2017

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo: Ebola outbreak confirmed

At least one person has died from the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo according to the World Health Organisation and the country's Health Ministry.

13/05/2017

United Kingdom

UK hospitals, Spanish businesses hit by cyber attack

Hackers have launched massive ransomware attacks on the UK health service and a range of Spain's biggest companies in a bid to extort money.

12/05/2017

Brazil

Brazil declares Zika emergency over

The emergency had been in place since November 2015, when the virus was linked to the birth of babies with abnormally small heads.

12/05/2017

World News

Modern HIV drugs 'add 10 years to life expectancy' in US and Europe

Life expectancy for young adults who are HIV-positive has risen by 10 years in the United States and Europe thanks to improvements in treatments, according to…

11/05/2017

USA

Obama urges Congress to be cautious on healthcare overhaul

With the US Republicans’ replacement for Obamacare due before the Senate, the architect of the law being repealed has said he hopes Congress will look beyond party…

08/05/2017

France

France bans excessively thin models

A law banning extremely thin models has come into effect in France.

06/05/2017

Mexico

World's heaviest man to undergo surgery

In Mexico, the world’s reportedly heaviest man is finally set to undergo surgery.

06/05/2017

Italy

Toxic cloud sparks safety alert south of Rome

A fire at a rubbish depot south of Rome sent a toxic cloud into the skies on Friday, forcing nearby homes and schools to be evacuated.

05/05/2017

USA

Obamacare is 'dead' hails triumphant Trump

Donald Trump has netted a victory in his battle to undo Obamacare, but it maybe short-lived.

05/05/2017

Nepal

Hiker, stranded in Himalayas for 47 days, returns home

A Taiwanese hiker who was rescued after being stranded in the Himalayas for 47 days has returned home.

02/05/2017

Living

Massage for the brain

At a recent dinner party, the host asked “Tell us about your latest dates.

29/04/2017

USA

'Plastic bag' artificial womb could save premature babies

Scientists have developed a pouch that mimics the environment of the womb and the functions of the placenta.

26/04/2017

Libya

Libya's only female body-builder prepares for Belorussian international competition

Fathia Al-Amamy is Libya's only female body-builder. She will represent her country in Belarus this summer in an international competition.

25/04/2017

United Kingdom

Musician Elton John recovers from potentially deadly infection

British musician Elton John is resting at home after going down with a potentially deadly bacterial infection.

25/04/2017

Hungary

A 360° visit to the horse hospital

Come and have an immersive experience in equine surgery...

24/04/2017

World News

Link between mobile phone use and cancer 'dubious' - scientists

Doubts have been cast over whether mobile phone use can be linked to brain tumours.

21/04/2017

Portugal

Death of Portuguese girl proves measles is still a killer

The death of a young Portuguese girl at the hands of measles has highlighted the danger to those who are not vaccinated against the disease, as it continues to spread across many parts of…

21/04/2017