Genzyme rejects Sanofi-Aventis ‘bear hug’
US biotechnology specialist derides 'opportunistic' bid from world's fourth largest pharmaceutical company
In the name of purity, public funds are wasted on the rich
Simon Jenkins: From IVF to universities and museums, Britain's aversion to charging for services punishes women, students and the poor
Bogus insurance claims hit record high
Figures from the Association of British Insurers reveal that 122,000 fraudulent insurance claims were uncovered last year at a value of £840m
Buzz from kombucha health drink is probably the alcohol, say US inspectors
Fashionable organic drink suspected of having up to 3% alcohol content and of setting off Lindsay Lohan's alcohol monitor
Fish oil salesmen find EU in the way
Ben Goldacre: It's tough wading through health claims for food supplements, but Brussels has rejected 80% of 900 examined so far
Is the end of the Happy Meal in sight?
Officials in Santa Clara county, California, have voted to ban the practice of giving away free toys to children with unhealthy restaurant meals. Is this a step in the right direction?
Quacks fly in all directions as alternative medicine regulation fails
As panic spreads among the practitioners of alternative medicine, Martin Robbins calls for the industry to be regulated by the MHRA
Libel laws: a lethal muzzle of medicine
Ben Goldacre: The chiropractors' absurd pursuit of Simon Singh is over, but libel laws are still a real health hazard
Healthier sweet foods urged in battle against obesity epidemic
Food Standards Agency calls for reduction in sugar and fat content of tempting foods and drinks
Don’t be put off ‘bothering’ your GP
Ann Robinson: The Self Care Campaign is telling people not to see their GP with minor ailments. As a doctor, take my advice – ignore this