HEALTH FROM

New research warns that epidemic of global tobacco use is still huge despite several years of control efforts.

One of the most controversial about aspects of the London Olympic opening ceremony (i.e. amid the slavering adulation a few people questioned it) was the way that the NHS was literally given centre stage for a good 20 minutes or so of the show.

Reforms to health insurance legislation provides cover for an extra 50 million Mexicans.

BMJ paper claims financial difficulties caused by double-dip recession has seen suicides rise by nearly 10% for men and women.

Show to follow 22-year-old twins joined at the neck as they graduate from university, start job hunt and travel across Europe with friends.

Late singer's former husband Blake Fielder-Civil in a coma with massive organ failure after taking lethal cocktail.

American judoka expelled from Olympics in doping scandal says he unintentionally ate hash brownie cooked up by family member ahead of Games.

Fans and celebrities rally to devastated couple after the death of their fourth child.

Fledgling eco-tourism industry hit by fresh outbreak of Ebola that has already claimed 16 lives.

Million Pound Drop presenter pays Twitter tribute to 'amazing sister' Caroline Baday who lost fight against cancer at age of 50.

Director showcased results of 10 year transformation when he recently made an unexpected public debut as Lana Wachowski.

British rapper provokes fury with description of bulimia as an 'intelligent disorder'.

Health experts consider vaccination programme in worst whooping cough outbreak in 20 years.

Research finds night shifts had highest risk of vascular problems in study that has implications for public policy.

DIY cosmetic surgery that ended in death of British student leads to murder charge against Padge Windslowe.

Pages praising Aurora cinema slaughter suspect James Holmes include image of him receiving medal from Barack Obama.

Ghana's leader, who was suffering from throat cancer, has died in capital of Accra

Medical investigators explore theory that contamination was from single source.

Former X Factor contestant reveals secret to her weight loss is iron-rich greens.

Studio pulls French premiere following slaughter of 12 Batman fans at midnight screening in Aurora.

Majority of prostate cancer patients suffer from conditions such as incontinence and impotence, side effects of aggressive treatments, a reference to prostatectomy.

Two studies presented in the Alzheimer's Association Conference suggest binge drinking can cause dementia among older adults.

Children abused by parents are at risk of developing cancer in later life.

US gunners open fire on small boat off coast of United Arab Emirates.

Stacey Wilson Betts sues Boyfriend singer for alleged permanent damage by 'sound blast' at concert.

Career ladder and need for financial stability delaying starting family, research reveals.

Two-year study proves contraceptive jab that controls sperm hormones is 99% effective.

Biological role of a gene variant implicated in multiple sclerosis (MS) determined by researchers at Oxford University.

11-year-old son of singer's ex-wife Tameka struck on head by jetski and remains unresponsive in hospital