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21 February 2011 Last updated at 05:11 GMT

Cholesterol 'poor stroke marker'

High levels of cholesterol do not predict the risk of stroke in women, according to researchers in Denmark.

New blood pressure device hailed

A device which can be worn like a watch could revolutionise the way blood pressure is monitored in the next few years, scientists say.

Key breast cancer 'driver' found

Cancer experts have identified a gene which can cause a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer to develop.

Thousands at alcohol 'death risk'

Liver specialists warn up to 250,000 lives could be lost to drinking in England and Wales by 2030 unless industry regulation is improved.
Brain and body training 'treats ME'

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as ME, should be treated with a form of behavioural therapy and exercise, say scientists.
Drug relapse brain region found
Bangladesh to try cholera vaccine
Pessimism 'stops drugs working'
Tips on hypertension 'are needed'
Zinc 'can treat the common cold'
Hospitals to stop child heart ops
Europe cracks down on fake drugs
Doubts over mild asthma treatment
Nigeria 'fake medics' in SA court

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