Food defect could make thousands mentally ill

Factory farming has denied us chemicals in our diet that are vital to brain development, warn scientists.

Alzheimer’s drugs a waste of money, says NHS study

Drugs for Alzheimer's disease have little effect on patients' memory and do not stop the distressing deterioration of their lives, according to an important study published today.

Students see light but locals fired up by smoking ban plan

Cambridge could follow Dublin's lead to become a 'smoke-free' city but there will be fierce opposition.

When mimicry saves lives

The public is wary of non-human organ donors but a genetic modification to pig tissues could shorten transplant queues, argues Ian Wilmut.