Shark blood 'offers cancer hope'
Shark antibodies could be a weapon in the fight against cancer, say Australian scientists.
Music fans 'risk losing hearing'
Up to 10% of people have their MP3 players too loud and risk permanent hearing loss, a study suggests
Common fibre a 'true superfood'
A fibre found in most fruit and vegetables may help ward off cancer, experts believe.
Malawi drops HIV cash hand-outs
Malawian civil servants with HIV, who used to receive an extra $35 a month, are now to get a food handout instead.
'Nanotech search' for antibiotics
UK researchers are using microscopic "nanoprobes" to find new drugs to tackle antibiotic resistance.
Call to ban junk food from NHS
Hospitals and GP surgeries should follow the lead of schools and ban sugary drinks and snacks, experts say.
Women 'put celebrity over health'
Women are more interested in the cult of celebrity than their own health, a charity claims.
Repossession 'is mental threat'
House repossession poses the greatest threat to people's mental health, a charity has warned.
More using prescription drugs to boost brain power
Increasing numbers of people are using prescription drugs to boost alertness and brain power, raising safety and ethical concerns, say experts.
Mother industry
UK couples heading to India to solve fertility problems
Sudden deaths
Undiagnosed heart problems take toll on the young
Sore eyes
Binocular instability can make vision tiring and painful
War legacy
The 67-year battle to save WWII veteran's leg
Medical notes
A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
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Reducing your risk of heart disease with a healthy diet
Gut 'tasting' could beat poisons
The gut may have receptors that shut down appetite when bitter substances are detected, a study suggests.
Tainted China water sickens 450
About 450 people fall ill in southern China after drinking water contaminated by a metal factory, state media report.
UV light fear over 'green' bulbs
Skin could be damaged by prolonged, close-up exposure to low-energy bulbs, health experts have warned.
Testicles 'are stem cell source'
The cells in a man's testicles may be able to do a lot more than just make sperm - they could provide any cell type in his body.
'End in sight' for elephantiasis
A painful and disfiguring disease affecting more than 100 million people worldwide could be wiped out by 2020, say experts.
Ginseng jabs kill three in Yunnan
The Chinese government says three people have died after receiving herbal ginseng injections in Yunnan province.
'Vaccinate now' to beat bird flu
A vaccine available right now could help save lives in a future bird flu pandemic, UK scientists claim.
Circumcision HIV impact doubted
There is no hard evidence that circumcision protects gay men from contracting HIV, research shows.
Cancer: The facts
The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.
Pregnancy timeline
A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.