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.
Sam’s story
The strain of meningitis that disabled Richard Dunstan's son kills 50 Britons a year. Why, when a safe vaccine is available?
Nature’s pharmacy
In the first of his series on medicinal plants, Andrew Purvis explores the heal-all properties of figwort.
The parents who cared too much
A baby girl died of malnutrition after her mother and father insisted on rearing her on a 'healthy' vegan, raw-food diet. Tania Branigan reports.
British scientist wins ‘US Nobel prize’
The British Scientist who triggered a revolution in medical research has been awarded the "US Nobel prize."