Doubts raised over measles target
7/1/2009 external link
The UK is named as one of Europe's worst countries for measles, dashing global hopes of eradicating the disease by 2010.
Bosses slam 'throw a sickie' ad
7/1/2009 external link
An advert for a cold and flu medicine is criticised by bosses for encouraging workers to "throw a sickie".
Radon gas action needed across UK
7/1/2009 external link
All new homes should be fitted with measures to prevent the build-up of the potentially harmful gas radon, say researchers.
Skin cancer 'ups new cancer risk'
7/1/2009 external link
Skin cancer patients have a higher chance of developing other forms of the disease, research suggests.
Appeal for research brain donors
6/1/2009 external link
More people need to donate their brains to medical research if cures for diseases like dementia are to be found, scientists say.
Baby dies as bug strikes hospital
6/1/2009 external link
A baby dies and six others are in an isolation ward after an infection strikes at a neo-natal unit of a Birmingham hospital.
Rabies victim dies of infection
7/1/2009 external link
A Northern Ireland woman who contracted the rabies virus while she was abroad dies, her family says.
NHS patient error deaths 'rising'
6/1/2009 external link
More than 3,000 people have died as a result of patient safety incidents in just one year in England, figures show.
China investigates baby's death
7/1/2009 external link
Chinese officials investigate the death of a baby boy soon after he was fed baby milk powder.
Blocking it out - why Tetris can help combat traumatic stress
7/1/2009 external link
Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.
Difficult decisions
7/1/2009 external link
A prenatal autism test could mean the loss of great minds
Warning over 'third-hand smoke'
6/1/2009 external link
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
Woman told she had flu dies
6/1/2009 external link
A mother from Norfolk dies three days after a medical line said she had a bout of flu and should drink plenty of fluids.
Females 'less physically active'
6/1/2009 external link
Females are less physically active at both ends of life than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
Hospital mobile rules eased
6/1/2009 external link
Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.
Man has hiccups for two years
6/1/2009 external link
Christopher Sands says he's keeping his sense of humour despite not being able to stop hiccupping for nearly two years.
Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'
6/1/2009 external link
Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children linked to higher risk of chronic fatigue syndrome as adults.
Ebola alert shuts Angolan border
6/1/2009 external link
Angola closes part of its border with the DR Congo to prevent the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.
Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'
5/1/2009 external link
Products that claim to help the body "detox" are often based on meaningless claims, scientists warn.
Heart disease and stroke
14/2/2003 external link
Cancer: The facts
30/1/2004 external link
The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.
Pregnancy timeline
23/12/2004 external link
A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
