Orlistat under review after links to liver problems
Recent cases suggest there may be a link between the weight loss drug and liver damage
Global Hospitals - Gabriella Blake
First victim of Libya conflict treated in NHS hospital
Libyan conflict victim Abdul Malek Ed Hamdi received surgery in an NHS hospital on Thursday
Europe's first embryonic stem cell trial confirmed
The trial will test the safety of using replacement retinal cells
Health concerns over Olympic McDonald's
The decision to build the biggest McDonald's in the world on the site of the London 2012 Olympics has been met with criticism
Scalpel treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A study suggests a molecular scalpel may be used to treat one form of genetic mutation that causes Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Romance novels may have negative effects on health
A relationship psychologist has suggested that romance novels may give women unrealistic expectations and a misleading portrayal of sex and pregnancy.
Twitter used to research misconceptions about illnesses
Scientists suggest that Twitter can be a useful tool for researching misconceptions regarding illnesses.
Australia plans world's toughest anti-tobacco laws
Tobacco companies react with uproar as the Australian government proposes plain packaging only, with space-consuming graphic health warnings and no company logos
