Cell discovery hope for jet lag
Researchers find a group of cells that may hold the key to how the body clock works and could provide clues to fight jet lag.

Jump in global swine flu deaths
The global number of swine flu deaths jumps by over 1,000 in a week, with an 85% rise in Europe, according to new figures.

MS 'blood blockage theory' tested
US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.

Ectopic pregnancy 'protein clue'
Women with ectopic pregnancies have a lower level of a particular protein, raising the possibility of simpler tests, a study finds.

Exercise 'no panacea' for alcohol
Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the government says.

Ultrasound destroys rectal tumour
A patient with rectal cancer has become the first to have part of their tumour destroyed by ultrasound, say UK doctors.

Vaccine implant 'kills tumours'
A cancer vaccine given through an implant placed under the skin can kill tumours in mice, say researchers.

Device spells doom for superbugs
Researchers have demonstrated a device that can kill off superbugs such as MRSA in just seconds - and could help with body odour.

'Mental illness gene' discovered
Scientists discover a gene which they believe may help explain the causes of mental illness.

Pardon? Humans 'hear' through their skin, say researchers
Sensations on the skin, such as a puff of air, can alter how people hear speech, say Canadian researchers.

Testing times
'New cancer test gave me the all clear during my op'

An easy birth
Are men a help or hindrance in the delivery room?

Blood safety
Filter may protect against transfusion risk of CJD

Too fat to pass?
A US university takes drastic steps to deal with obesity

Climate policies 'improve health'
Cutting emissions to mitigate climate change will also make people healthier, according to research.

Cup of mint tea 'can kill pain'
A cup of Brazilian mint tea has pain relieving qualities to match those of commercially available analgesics, a study suggests.

Daily salt intake 'set too high'
The daily allowance for salt intake has been set too high for people to avoid unnecessary deaths, UK experts warn.

Gene offers bowel cancer 'shield'
A gene known to shield the body from harmful chemicals may also protect against bowel cancer, a study suggests.

Drop in HIV infections and deaths
Better access to antiretroviral drugs has seen the death toll from HIV drop by a tenth over five years, figures show.

Bottling-up anger 'bad for heart'
Men who do not openly express their anger if unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack, researchers say.

Boy thriving after rare surgery
A six-year-old boy with a rare muscle condition who travelled to Derby for treatment is making an excellent recovery, say doctors.

'Coma' man was conscious
A Belgian man who doctors thought was in a coma for 23 years was in fact awake all along, it is revealed.

Canada flu vaccine batch on hold
GlaxoSmithKline tells doctors in Canada to stop using a batch of its swine flu, amid reports of severe side-effects.

Pregnancy timeline
From fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.

Cancer: The facts
Information and statistics on common types of cancer