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
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
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
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?
Detox remedies are a waste of money, say scientists Multimillion pound industry makes claims which are frequently misleading and supported by 'little evidence'
Keep taking the fruit and veg: Vitamin pills do not reduce cancer risk Taking vitamin supplements does not reproduce the cancer prevention benefits of a healthy balanced diet
Morning-after medicine Scientists claim there's no such thing as a hangover cure. What nonsense, writes Lucy Mangan