Thalidomide effect mystery solved The mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs is revealed by scientists.
Hospital rap over medicine errors Too many patients in England and Wales are not getting their medicines in hospital, a safety watchdog says.
GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests.
Vitiligo skin graft 'effective' Skin transplant surgery can be an effective way of treating the skin disease vitiligo, say US researchers.
Call to halt NHS medical database Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.
'No proof' IVF aided by acupuncture There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine boost the chance of IVF success, fertility experts warn.
Street actress reveals depression Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for depression.
Social care deal 'dead in water' Hopes of reaching a cross-party deal on funding social care appear to be dead in the water.
MP writes to police over hospital An MP writes to police to ask if there is a basis for a criminal inquiry into activities at Stafford Hospital.
Scan 'can distinguish memories' Scientists say they have been able to tell which past event a person is recalling using a brain scan.
Sex drive 'lasts longer in men' Men are likelier than women to enjoy sex in old age, researchers find.
Why extra fat can turn you into a killer behind the wheel Why extra fat can turn you into a killer behind the wheel
Back to school Footballer John Hartson speaks of his cancer battle
Medical records Who can read my notes? Electronic records explained
Chickenpox row A vaccine is available - why don't we use it?
Surgery on joints Patient benefits from rare ankle replacement
Three-way swap UK's first pooled kidney transplant hailed a success
From BBC Health What happens to your body under anaesthetic?
'Problem kids' risk future pain Children with behavioural problems are twice as likely to suffer chronic pain as adults than others, say researchers.
Illegal cord blood sample warning Parents, hospitals and private firms are being warned over risky and illegal collections of umbilical cord blood
'London bomb stress' recognised Psychologists say they have treated hundreds of survivors of the 2005 London bombings for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Patients 'get care in cupboards' Patients are being treated in mop cupboards, storerooms and kitchens due to wards being full, a survey suggests.
Pharmacy probe over pill refusal A high street chemist is investigating after a religious employee refused a customer in Sheffield the contraceptive pill.
UK gives SA millions of condoms The UK donates £1m ($1.5m) to South Africa to buy 42m condoms, as the nation builds up to the football World Cup.
US school soda deal 'cuts sugar' The US soft drinks industry says it has dramatically cut full-calorie beverages available in schools as part of a drive to tackle obesity.
Hospital self-assessment queried A Panorama investigation finds 60% of hospitals inspected gave inaccurate performance data for assessment.
Heart disease and stroke
Cancer: The facts Information and statistics on common types of cancer
Pregnancy timeline From fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.