Health

When the Indian government flew the gang-rape victim to Singapore, was it acting in her best interests, or its own?

US president during first Iraq war, 88-year-old Bush suffering from persistent fever.

Margaret Thatcher recuperating from surgery to remove growth in her bladder.

'Stoptober' campaign urges smokers to stop smoking for 28 days from 1 October.

NHS hospitals encouraged to set up branches in Brazil, India and the Gulf under health service brand.

Australia ranks as world's happiest nation in OECD Better Life Index - ahead of Norway and US.

Billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway chief executive Warren Buffett diagnosed with early prostrate cancer.

Phthalates, a chemical used in cosmetics can increase risk of diabetes and obesity, according to a study.

The ban is aimed at reducing the temptation for children and young people to smoke..

Obesity is cited as the primary reason for the increasing womb cancer deaths.

The health regulator and the government took more than 20 months to initiate urgent action.

The implants are suspected to be filled with an industrial grade silicone used in mattresses.

Michelle Obama’s appearance on the talk show was part of promotion of her healthy eating and fitness programme “Let’s Move”.

Researchers from the University of Manchester have discovered for the first time that suicide rates have come down after the authorities introduced 24-hour crisis teams and other health measures in England and Wales.

A research, compiled by the BMA, has revealed that due to the restrictive internal environment in motor vehicles, smoke exposes drivers and passengers to 23 times more toxic than a smoky bar.