European countries need to act now to tackle measles outbreaks, the World Health Organization warns.
Chicken liver food poisoning link
Over 90% of cases of a common form of food poisoning seen this year were due to people eating undercooked chicken liver pate, often at weddings, infection experts have said.
Scientists discover blocking protein production in the immune system could prevent the spread of a disease that destroys nerve cells.
Article written by Fergus Walsh
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
12:33 UK time, Tuesday, 29 November 2011
A man who is paralysed with "locked-in syndrome" is to ask a High Court judge to allow a doctor to end his life. The case will challenge the law on murder and so-called mercy killing.
Anything can be addictive
Behaviours as diverse as gambling, exercise and even work can all become addictive.
What it is like to live with HIV04:06
Meeting a face transplant patient03:09
HIV infections rising in some countries02:03
Paralympic medallist walks again04:09
Homemade machine helps boy walk02:03
Singing 'brings health and happiness'02:58
Australia bans cigarette branding01:33
India's growing obesity problem02:29
'Decisive moment'
Despite scientific progress, global Aids programme funding is falling
Long road back
Rebel Libyan soldier tells of his NHS amputation
A world without Aids?
Treatments cut down new infections... but funds fall short
Hairdresser checks
An MP is blocked in his attempts to tighten the rules Newsbeat
Declared insane
How do you assess a killer's mental health?
Will Steve McQueen film on sex addiction benefit from adult rating?
Is HIV still a death sentence in the West?
How South Africa has turned the tide in the fight against Aids
Right move
Why new mapping websites give you more than just the correct directions
The Health Show
Oral cancer is increasing among India's young population where chewing tobacco is popular
The Trouble With Condoms
"I thought condoms were for white people," why safe sex messages are still being ignored
Exchanges At The Frontier
AC Grayling and a public audience test the world's leading scientists over the meaning of their work
Developing countries take action against "lifestyle" diseases.
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'Bus stop' therapy - how counsellors are helping people wherever they are
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