Scientists warn consumption of processed meat linked to cancer
Reducing consumption of bacon and ham would stop 3,700 people a year from developing bowel cancer, says Research Fund
Swine flu is officially a pandemic. But don’t worry … not yet, anyway
Scientists can not relax about swine flu - the virus could mutate and grow stronger over the summer
High salt levels found in pub meals
Some main courses have more than half the recommended daily allowance, according to analysis
Documentary on intensive pig farming faces legal threat
World's largest pork processor Smithfield Foods hits back at criticisms in Pig Business
Durex plans growth ‘across the whole sex landscape’
Durex Play proves that sex sells by developing into a £40m brand in just two years
This is an emergency
There's nothing like a plane crash to help you bond with your colleagues - or at least that's the theory behind the latest corporate training exercise. Tanya Gold tests her will to survive
A pledge of allegiance to the NHS
DD Guttenplan: A US ad campaign describes the perils of 'government-run healthcare in Britain', but I thank my lucky stars for the NHS
Consumers find food labelling confusing
Major study recommends hybrid scheme for improved health and clarity, but food industry insists on voluntary approach
The trouble with Tamiflu
The companies behind the two leading anti-flu drugs are making millions out of the crisis. But just how effective are their products? Sarah Boseley reports
The future is looking up for psychics
Emine Saner: Psychics and astrologers are reporting a surge in interest as the recession sends people in search of 'hope therapy'