US Senate approves health debate
The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare system.

Lawnmowers 'injure thousands'
Using a ride-on lawnmower might save energy but they land thousands of people in hospital, experts warn.

Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'
Physical or emotional abuse during childhood could speed up the body's ageing process, US research suggests.

New skin 'may help burns victims'
Researchers say they have found how to use human embryonic stem cells to create skin which could help serious burns victims.

Second separated twin out of coma
The second conjoined twin separated by doctors in Australia this week wakes from an induced coma.

'Enzyme clue' to breast tumours
Scientists identify an enzyme crucial for turning breast tissue into tumours, according to a study.

Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK
Health officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients.

Hope over Down's learning problem
US researchers find key to reverse the memory problems of Down's children.

Scientists make mad cow discovery
Researchers at the University of Leeds discover a type of protein which may play a part in causing "mad cow disease".

Accidental discovery of 'female Viagra'
A drug that failed tests as an antidepressant is being hailed as women's Viagra after surprising, but not unpleasant side effects.

Eradicating polio
Konnie Huq joins 'Final Push' against disease in India

Prolonging life
'I'm dying from lung disease, but I keep fighting'

'Black clinics'
Beijing's poor rely on illegal medical centres for care

Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'
Drinking alcohol every day cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men sharply, a study suggests, but experts remain critical.

Thyroid 'risk from pre-eclampsia'
Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests.

Tribe's resistance could help CJD
Darwinian natural selection could help halt human "mad cow disease", experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.

Ancients 'had heart disease too'
Hardening of the arteries is found in Egyptian mummies - suggesting heart disease risk factors may be ancient, experts say.

Tiny chip could diagnose disease
A simple and cheap approach to diagnosing a wide array of medical conditions has been demonstrated by researchers.

Meditation 'eases heart disease'
Transcendental Meditation may protect cardiac patients from heart attacks, stroke and death, study suggests.

Mother death hospital prosecuted
A hospital in Swindon is to be prosecuted on health and safety charges over the death of a nurse after she gave birth.

BBC hospital dramas under attack
A top NHS manager has hit out at the portrayal of NHS workers in Holby City and Casualty.

Older addicts 'lose will to live'
Research published in Glasgow suggests rates of suicide among addicts aged over 35 may be higher than previously thought.

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