Stem cell breakthrough paves way for tailor-made new treatments
· Pioneering research overcomes ethical issues· New technique does not involve harming embryos
From arthritis to diabetes: scientists unlock genetic secrets of diseases afflicting millions
· Huge study covers seven common illnesses· Hope of new cures for heart and bowel disorders
Scientists working on formula milk that prevents child obesity
· Use of hormone could be only 10 years away· Research raises medical, legal and ethical questions
A complementary education
Ann Robinson: Our universities are quite right to offer degree coursees in homeopathy as well as in conventional medicine.
Couch potatoes costing NHS £1bn a year, say researchers
· More active lives could save 35,000 deaths a year· Adults 'should exercise daily for 30 minutes'.
Sharp increase in type 1 diabetes among children mystifies researchers
The number of young children with early-onset diabetes has soared dramatically in the past 20 years, according to figures released by researchers today.
Childhood obesity in girls can lead to early onset of puberty, study suggests
· Trend in Britain likely to follow US, say researchers· Fifth of children under 15 could be obese by 2010