HEALTH FROM

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

Nicholas Edmondson Aug 17, 2012

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.

William Dove Aug 16, 2012

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

Nicholas Edmondson Aug 16, 2012

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

Nicholas Edmondson Aug 14, 2012

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.

Toyin Owoseje Aug 09, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Aug 09, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Aug 07, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Aug 07, 2012

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

Umberto Bacchi Aug 02, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Aug 02, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 31, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 30, 2012

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

Ewan Palmer Jul 27, 2012

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

Nicholas Edmondson Jul 26, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 25, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 25, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 24, 2012

Medical investigators explore theory that contamination was from single source.

Toyin Owoseje Jul 24, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 24, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 20, 2012

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

Geetha Pillai Jul 19, 2012

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

Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2012

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

Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 16, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 13, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 11, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 11, 2012

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

Staff Reporter Jul 11, 2012

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

Toyin Owoseje Jul 09, 2012