Genomes of an entire family sequenced in world first
Sequencing the genomes of every family member gives researchers a powerful new tool for tracking down disease genes
Rome school criticised for installing condom machine for pupils
Cardinal deplores initiative for 'trivialising sexuality' as headmaster of Kepler school urges others to follow
Condom use still far from the norm in South Africa
Denialism and hypocrisy from leaders is failing to help in the fight against HIV and aids, say critics
Cigarettes and alcohol and Obama
Richard Adams: A boilerplate note in Obama's medical check-up - mentioning 'moderation in alcohol consumption' - sets off bloggers
A Pandora’s box full of smart drugs
Ann Robinson: We should think very carefully before we start routinely taking drugs such as Modafinil to boost cognitive function
Stroke patients regain the power of speech through singing
People deprived of speech following a stroke were taught to sing words instead of speaking them in a technique known as 'melodic intonation therapy'
One HIV test, but two results
Elizabeth Pisani: The realities of HIV depend on geography. We can't treat our way out of this epidemic
Obama pushes healthcare reform plan to break deadlock
Barack Obama embarked on a final effort to push through his troubled healthcare plan through Congress
Sex hormone progesterone may save lives after brain injury
A clinical trial will test whether the female sex hormone can minimise damage and improve recovery after brain injury
Healthcare and Bill Clinton’s heart
Richard Adams's blog: Q: Who would heartlessly exploit Bill Clinton's illness to score cheap political points? A: Opponents of US healthcare reform