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Doubts raised over measles target

The UK is named as one of Europe's worst countries for measles, dashing global hopes of eradicating the disease by 2010.

Skin cancer 'ups new cancer risk'

Skin cancer patients have a higher chance of developing other forms of the disease, research suggests.

China investigates baby's death

Chinese officials investigate the death of a baby boy soon after he was fed baby milk powder.

Warning over 'third-hand smoke'

Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.

Females 'less physically active'

Females are less physically active at both ends of life than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.

Appeal for research brain donors

More people need to donate their brains to medical research if cures for diseases like dementia are to be found, scientists say.

Radon gas action needed across UK

All new homes should be fitted with measures to prevent the build-up of the potentially harmful gas radon, say researchers.

Ebola alert shuts Angolan border

Angola closes part of its border with the DR Congo to prevent the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.

Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'

Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children linked to higher risk of chronic fatigue syndrome as adults.

Blocking it out - why Tetris can help combat traumatic stress

Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.

Difficult decisions

A prenatal autism test could mean the loss of great minds

Super stethoscope

How FBI technology is driving a medical advance

Feilden's blog

Scientists need your brain for medical research

Kiss of life

Brave doctors try to revive Nigeria's health system

Medical notes

A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions

From BBC Health

Living with seasonal affective disorder

Man has hiccups for two years

Christopher Sands says he's keeping his sense of humour despite not being able to stop hiccupping for nearly two years.

Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'

Products that claim to help the body "detox" are often based on meaningless claims, scientists warn.

Air India sacks 'fat' hostesses

India's state-run carrier Air India dismisses nine hostesses who had earlier been grounded for being overweight.

UK hospital mobile rules eased

Hospitals in England should consider allowing more liberal use of mobile phones, the Department of Health has announced.

Golf can 'damage hearing'

Keen golfers are being warned by doctors that they could be risking their hearing for their sport.

Cancer cells 'cheat suicide call'

Cancer cells are able to escape death by reversing a process which triggers suicide in normal cells, scientists have shown.

Warning over youth mental health

Young unemployed adults need more help to deal with mental health problems, the Prince's Trust charity warns.

Hope of insulin cell transplant

Scientists working towards pancreatic cell transplants as a cure for diabetes have taken the first step to getting around the problem of immune rejection

Heart disease and stroke

Cancer: The facts

The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.

Pregnancy timeline

A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.