Over-the-counter Viagra bid ends
20/11/2008 external link
The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application for the medicine to be available without a prescription.
Windpipe transplant breakthrough
19/11/2008 external link
Surgeons in Spain claim a major breakthrough by giving a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells.
Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'
19/11/2008 external link
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Technology to eradicate malaria
19/11/2008 external link
Emerging technologies could boost supplies of essential plant-based drugs to combat malaria, says a report.
Heavy drinkers 'lie to doctors'
20/11/2008 external link
Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey.
Lung disease diagnosis confusion
19/11/2008 external link
Most GPs have difficulty differentiating chronic severe lung disease from asthma, a UK survey finds.
Drug-resistant ward bug concern
18/11/2008 external link
Hospitals need to be vigilant against an emerging drug-resistant bacterium, warn infection control experts.
Deal reached on NHS drug prices
19/11/2008 external link
The government has struck a deal on the cost of drugs which should save the NHS in the UK £400m a year.
Motor neurone disease clue found
18/11/2008 external link
Scientists have identified a molecule which could be key to understanding the cause of motor neurone disease.
What a way to go. British toilet habits revealed
19/11/2008 external link
Reading, chatting and texting are among the favourite activities of Britons on the toilet, a survey suggests.
Micro needles aid bionic advances
18/11/2008 external link
Scientists are developing microscopic needles which could help amputees move artificial limbs with brain power.
Nurses warn over needle injuries
19/11/2008 external link
Nurses are calling for safer needles to be used after a poll suggested nearly half have been accidentally jabbed.
Zimbabwe police bar health march
18/11/2008 external link
Police in Zimbabwe bar medical staff from marching to protest about the country's deteriorating health system.
Pupils targeted in superbug fight
17/11/2008 external link
Schools are being urged to teach pupils about infection control as experts step up the fight against superbugs.
Periods of healthy old age 'vary'
17/11/2008 external link
The health of older people varies widely across Europe, even in those with longer life expectancies, a report claims.
Obesity 'caused before birth'
17/11/2008 external link
A high-fat diet in pregnancy may cause changes in the foetal brain that cause over-eating and obesity, research suggests.
More Britons seeking suicide help
17/11/2008 external link
The UK has the third highest number of people registered with Swiss suicide charity Dignitas, a BBC investigation finds.
Chinese 'living longer than ever'
16/11/2008 external link
The lives of China's people have vastly improved in the last 30 years but the gap between rich and poor is growing, the UN says.
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.
