Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:38:53 GMT
The makers of the anti-impotence drug Viagra have withdrawn an application for the medicine to be available without a prescription.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:22:49 GMT
The UK government's plan to fine hospitals for not hitting Clostridium difficile targets is unfair, experts say.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:24:50 GMT
A ruling is expected that could have profound implications for UK asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:28:49 GMT
Surgeons in Spain claim a major breakthrough by giving a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 GMT
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:40:01 GMT
Emerging technologies could boost supplies of essential plant-based drugs to combat malaria, says a report.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:07 GMT
Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:46:30 GMT
Most GPs have difficulty differentiating chronic severe lung disease from asthma, a UK survey finds.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:02 GMT
Hospitals need to be vigilant against an emerging drug-resistant bacterium, warn infection control experts.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:32:01 GMT
Reading, chatting and texting are among the favourite activities of Britons on the toilet, a survey suggests.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:02:43 GMT
How seagulls may contaminate your kitchen
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:13:58 GMT
This model has no navel. Why the lack of tummy button?
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:47:07 GMT
Help pounding Big Apple pavements
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:10:28 GMT
How airline almost stopped windpipe transplant
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:57:17 GMT
A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:07:59 GMT
Avoiding the cold sore virus
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:21 GMT
The government has struck a deal on the cost of drugs which should save the NHS in the UK £400m a year.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:09:57 GMT
Scientists have identified a molecule which could be key to understanding the cause of motor neurone disease.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:43:17 GMT
Scientists are developing microscopic needles which could help amputees move artificial limbs with brain power.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:40:03 GMT
Nurses are calling for safer needles to be used after a poll suggested nearly half have been accidentally jabbed.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:08:32 GMT
Police in Zimbabwe bar medical staff from marching to protest about the country's deteriorating health system.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:59:44 GMT
Schools are being urged to teach pupils about infection control as experts step up the fight against superbugs.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:36 GMT
The health of older people varies widely across Europe, even in those with longer life expectancies, a report claims.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:03:51 GMT
A high-fat diet in pregnancy may cause changes in the foetal brain that cause over-eating and obesity, research suggests.
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The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:42:57 GMT
A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
