Zapper ‘brings migraine relief’

Millions of people who suffer from migraines may soon be able to banish the pain by holding an electronic “zapper” to the back of their head. A US study has found that patients who use it experience considerable relief. Neurology … Continue reading →

Lighter, if not wiser, fat man stumbles home

· Yearlong, 3,000-mile walk across US comes to an end · Quest to lose weight acquired cult following

Middle-aged Britons healthier than American counterparts, says study

· Higher US health spending fails to bridge gap with UK · Disparities may be result of childhood obesity

Barrier methods

By keeping condoms under lock and key, a US pharmacy chain is quietly helping to stigmatise safe sex.

Shape up with Condi

How does the world's most powerful woman stay in shape? By hitting the gym at 4.30am every day. Julian Borger on the exercise regime Condoleezza Rice shared with the world.

New Yorkers in grip of diabetes epidemic

· 800,000 have disease that proves threat across world · Immigrants most at risk thanks to American diet

Super green me

Alex Jamieson was the woman who helped Morgan Spurlock back to health after he ate nothing but McDonald's. Now she wants to detox the world, finds Hannah Pool.

US doctors prepare for first human face transplant

· Clinic to select patient after getting go-ahead · Critics warn of serious mental and medical risks

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