Saving Mr Holloway

A common drug is suddenly withdrawn. There is talk of 'muscle weakness'. But the truth is far grimmer, reports Andrew Clark.

What’s that noise?

It's a constant, irritating hum that makes life miserable for all who hear it - but nobody knows what it is. Laura Barton investigates.

How I survived anthrax

Clinton Cavers caught a strain of the disease during a trip to Africa in 1981.

Nature’s pharmacy

Native Americans used saw palmetto as an aphrodisiac - now it has proved to be an effective prostate drug.

Third world dying for new medicines

There are hardly any new medicines in the pipeline for diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis according to a new report.

A very modern epidemic

ME, fibromyalgia, Gulf war syndrome... doctors are confused and bitterly divided by a tidal wave of illnesses that defy conventional treatment. Now new research is stirring up yet more controversy, reports Sarah Boseley.

Nature’s pharmacy

The Anicent Greeks ate a clove a day to stay healthy. Andrew Purvis on garlic - a magical, natural antibiotic.