Women who take the Pill for 10 years almost halve their risk of ovarian cancer, according to a study.
People in the UK are using illegal HIV testing kits which may be giving the wrong results, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned.
Alcohol warnings 'still ignored'
Many people still do not accept the harm that alcohol can do to their bodies, despite government campaigns, the public health minister says.
Article written by Fergus Walsh
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
14:04 UK time, Monday, 24 October 2011
Zambia has one of the world's fast-growing populations. Thirteen million now, it is projected to triple by 2050 and reach at least 100 million by the end of the century. But is population growth a problem or an opportunity for poorer nations?
'Shame on us nurses'
A leading nurse argues training should involve ensuring people know how to care for the elderly
Can eating slowly help weight loss?03:02
Encephalitis kills hundreds in India02:25
Malaria vaccine trial raises hope00:48
Chernobyl woman's cancer quest02:19
Future of personalised stem cells? 05:01
How to increase vitamin D levels01:53
Dirty desks 'increase cold and flu'02:29
The human cost of illegal drugs sales02:39
Seven billion, but how many more?
Where the world's population is heading next
Saving sight
Scientists trial pioneering gene therapy
Death duty
Should hospital staff be silent for five minutes when a patient dies?
Deadly outbreak
Children dying in India's battle against encephalitis
Could the new Hollywood disaster movie become a reality?
Transplants from animals could happen soon, researchers say
Images of the old and new methods used to fight TB
One for the road
Why the northeastern US is the perfect place for a responsible beer-centric trip
How some low income countries manage to make an impact on health with few resources.
BBC © 2011 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.
This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Bad eyes 'linked to time indoors'
Nutrition labels 'in wrong place'
