Hybrid embryo research is legal, regulator says

The possibility of British scientists creating human-animal embryos for medical research moved a step closer today.

Millions of children ‘play almost no sport’

Almost a third of schoolchildren play little or no sport, adding to fears about unhealthy lifestyles causing obesity.

Neutralise radiation and stay off milk: the truth about celebrity health claims

A new leaflet aimed at famous people debunks unscientific comments. By James Randerson.

Scientists on a mission to bring cheap drugs to the world’s poorest countries

· Indian trials for low cost hepatitis C treatment · Researchers pioneer 'ethical pharmaceuticals'

Scientists find way to slash cost of drugs

Indian-backed approach could aid poor nations and cut NHS bills.

Child obesity initiative in ‘difficulties’

The government's flagship initiative on childhood obesity has run into 'practical difficulties' and opposition from parents, ministers admitted today.

Your cash can ease troubled young minds

A counselling service that can stop pupils developing psychiatric problems needs generous donations to survive, reports Lorna Martin.

All trained up and nowhere to go

Physiotherapists and nurses are having to change direction as NHS jobs dry up. Tim Clark reports.