Griffith Edwards obituary
Expert on alcohol and drug addiction who pioneered new forms of treatment
Voice lifts: something to shout about
Not so long ago surgery was the only way to repair a weak, quavery voice caused by age or illness. Now interest is growing in far less invasive 'voice lift' treatments
Headache cures: there’s always an alternative to painkillers
Nearly all of us suffer from headaches at some point, but the key is to identify and avoid the triggers, advises one GP
Regulator to consult public over plans for new fertility treatments
Medical procedures designed to prevent genetic disease by combining DNA from two parents and a healthy female donor
Work stress can raise risk of heart attack by 23%, study finds
Research claims those most at risk are those with high demands on them but little control over how and when to do the work
Subconscious cues can trigger the placebo effect, say researchers
The finding that there are subliminal influences on the placebo effect has implications for how healthcare is delivered
Is the Shuzi sport band a brilliant technology or a waste of money?
Michael Marshall: The Shuzi sport band claims to deliver 'Nano Vibrational Technology' to perk up your blood and enhance performance
IVF embryos that were frozen may result in healthier babies
Women pregnant with previously frozen IVF embryos had fewer complications and their babies were less likely to be born early
Breast cancer risk reduces by gardening and housework, research finds
An active lifestyle can help protect against developing cancer, study of link between physical activity and the disease confirms
Chocolate reduces stroke risk for men, research claims
Research in Sweden says a chocolate bar a week could lower chance of stroke in later life by 17%