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Repossession 'is mental threat'
House repossession poses the greatest threat to people's mental health, a charity has warned.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Gut 'tasting' could beat poisons
The gut may have receptors that shut down appetite when bitter substances are detected, a study suggests.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Tainted China water sickens 450
About 450 people fall ill in southern China after drinking water contaminated by a metal factory, state media report.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
UV light fear over 'green' bulbs
Skin could be damaged by prolonged, close-up exposure to low-energy bulbs, health experts have warned.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Testicles 'are stem cell source'
The cells in a man's testicles may be able to do a lot more than just make sperm - they could provide any cell type in his body.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
'End in sight' for elephantiasis
A painful and disfiguring disease affecting more than 100 million people worldwide could be wiped out by 2020, say experts.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Ginseng jabs kill three in Yunnan
The Chinese government says three people have died after receiving herbal ginseng injections in Yunnan province.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
'Vaccinate now' to beat bird flu
A vaccine available right now could help save lives in a future bird flu pandemic, UK scientists claim.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Circumcision HIV impact doubted
There is no hard evidence that circumcision protects gay men from contracting HIV, research shows.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Fears as women put cult of celebrity over health
Women are more interested in the cult of celebrity than their own health, a charity claims.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Space food
Could astronaut meals help children with Crohn's?
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Virtual healing
How students use 3D technology to beat cancer.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Web of love
Dating sites show a world of difference among couples
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Gastric band patients 'at risk'
Patients who go for obesity surgery abroad are being exposed to unnecessary risk because of inappropriate surgery.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Miscarriage hurts next pregnancy
Women who have had just one miscarriage are more likely to suffer complications in future pregnancies, research shows.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Painkillers 'cut breast cancer'
Regular use of common painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen reduces the risk of breast cancer, a study finds.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Taking herb 'helps depression'
St John's Wort can be as good at lifting depression as drugs such as Prozac, a study in Germany claims.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Fears over electronic cigarettes
Fears are being raised about the boom in sales of so-called electronic cigarettes.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Disease climate change warning
Climate change may hasten the spread of diseases that can move from wild animals to humans, researchers warn.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Dead husband's sperm use fight
A widow is battling to use sperm taken from the body of her husband after he died, in a British legal first.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Probiotics 'do not ease eczema'
'Friendly' bacteria found in yoghurt and health drinks have no effect on the symptoms of eczema, evidence suggests.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Cancer: The facts
The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
Pregnancy timeline
A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
BBC News............... Sunday, 12 October, 2008, 19:16 GMT
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