Delicate Calculus at End of Life
Washington State joined Oregon in legalizing physician-assisted suicide, but for terminal patients and their doctors the questions are growing more difficult.

Bionic hand makes inventions list
The world's first commercially available bionic hand is recognised as one of the top inventions of 2008.

Premature births 'are increasing'
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of babies being born prematurely in England, a charity has warned.

Migraines 'mean less cancer risk'
Women who suffer regular migraines may face a much lower risk of breast cancer, say researchers.

Probiotics 'may stop pneumonia'

Friendly bacteria could be used to protect critically ill patients from developing pneumonia, scientists believe.

Stretching: The Truth

Forget everything you know about warming up.
This is how it’s done.

Scientists Decode Set of Cancer Genes

Researchers have found a set of genetic mutations that may provide clues about the origins of cancer.