A Cancer Research UK study has found the risk of developing ovarian cancer is reduced by 45 percent in women who have been using the pill as a contraceptive measure for more than 10 years
Health leaders are urging commonwealth countries to remove ancient British Empire laws that make homosexuality illegal, claiming it will help to reduce the spread of the disease
Scientists in the US believe they have found a new way to recognise lethal cancerous tumours
Research has found safety features in cars are designed to suit male drivers rather than females
Organs grown in genetically modified pigs could soon be used to treat a variety of human diseases
The Royal College of Nursing has issued guidelines prohibiting nurses from talking about Dignitas and assisted suicide with their patients
A House of Lords committee say patient safety is being put at risk because EU rules allow medics to practice too freely across the continent
It is thought a lack of hand washing has led to one in six cell phones being covered in germs and unhealthy bacteria
Health experts are warning the sexually transmitted infection is becoming increasingly difficult to treat and could soon be incurable
The Co-operative Group is hoping to save £1 million in absenteeism costs by offering employees free flu vaccinations
