Five patients infected with HIV at Chinese medicine hospital
Virus spread through dirty needle use at hospital in China's Zhejiang province, officials say
Virus spread through dirty needle use at hospital in China's Zhejiang province, officials say
All foods — and everything else around us — are made up of chemicals, whether they occur in nature or are made in a lab.
Study could explain higher achievement by first-borns in education and employment
Nine out of 10 people are not aware that drinking red wine can increase a person's chances of getting cancer, a new poll suggests.
Research suggests antibiotics can affect development of babies’ immune systems by wiping out both good and bad bacteria in the gut
"I'm proud of my body and you should be proud of yours too"
The chicken we eat is a lot fattier and less nutritious than it used to be
Hospitals are under severe pressure due to overwhelming demand and bed shortages
Experiments suggest normal method for cooking rice can expose consumers to range of health problems including heart disease, diabetes and cancer
Researchers say women who work nights and irregular shifts have fewer eggs capable of developing into healthy embryos than those who keep regular daytime hours
The sugar content in some cereals is as high as 35 per cent of the total product - unchanged from levels seen over 20 years ago
Passing on health information of 'migrants' seeking help goes against doctor-patient confidentiality and also poses a public health risk. A doctor spells out her concerns
Damning report urges people to treat homeopathy 'on a par with magic'
Tired of the endless rows, Hannah H finally gave in to the demands from her 11-year-old daughter to have a Facebook account. Little did she know that she had opened the door to a paedophile who lived in her town – and the events that followed were life-changing. She explains how easily he gained her daughter's trust and how little she knew about protecting her online
A shortage of incubators and a hunch about marsupials inspired a Colombian paediatrician to try something radical to save premature babies’ lives. Now some doctors believe that constant skin-to-skin contact with parents is not only cheaper than hi-tech neonatal care – it may be better as well. Lena Corner reports
Major study finds genes that significantly increase the chance of getting a chronic lung disease such as bronchitis or emphysema
The president has said he would like to lose up to 20 pounds
The changes to the law are set to come into force by 1st March
Panel finds the doctor acted 'in good faith' in controversial case
Companies will make chocolate bars smaller so they do not have to compromise on taste