How much cancer prevention is available for women?
Percentages of women who have breast scans and smear tests
Children who spend hours in front of the TV are more likely to get asthma
Sedentary lifestyle increases a child's risk of developing the respiratory condition, study finds
40% of many common cancers are avoidable, says report
Cancer fund says lifestyles, junk food habits, drinking and lack of exercise lie behind much of epidemic
Even small amounts of alcohol increase a woman’s risk of cancer
Study suggests drinking just one small glass of wine a day significantly increases the risk of common cancers
The great health debate: is sunshine a miracle cure?
New research suggests the positive effects on health of taking a stroll in the sun are greater than we ever guessed
Supplements industry is worth £13.5bn, but placebos work too
Research published last year found that a third of people in the UK were taking vitamin and mineral supplements
Homeopathy: Sometimes a dose of nothing can do you a power of good
Homeopathic remedies such as essence of crop circle and 'F sharp minor' may sound daft but they play a vital role in modern medicine, writes Michael Brooks
Lack of sunshine found to trigger MS
Research finds people with gene variant who lack vitamin D, produced from sun exposure, can develop condition
Biofuels more harmful to humans than petrol and diesel, warn scientists
Corn-based bioethanol has higher burden on environment and human health by causing more heart disease and respiratory disorders, says US study
Obama pages Dr Gupta
Gabrielle Gurley: One of America's most famous TV doctors is set to become the next surgeon general. Will he still affect the health of the nation?