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New skin 'may help burns victims'Researchers say they have found how to use human embryonic stem cells to create skin which could help serious burns victims.
Second separated twin out of comaThe second conjoined twin separated by doctors in Australia this week wakes from an induced coma.
'Enzyme clue' to breast tumoursScientists identify an enzyme crucial for turning breast tissue into tumours, according to a study.
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UKHealth officials in Cardiff say a Tamiflu-resistant strain of swine flu has spread between hospital patients.
Hope over Down's learning problemUS researchers find key to reverse the memory problems of Down's children.
Scientists make mad cow discoveryResearchers at the University of Leeds discover a type of protein which may play a part in causing "mad cow disease".
Alcohol 'protects men's hearts'Drinking alcohol every day cuts the risk of coronary heart disease in men sharply, a study suggests, but experts remain critical.
Thyroid 'risk from pre-eclampsia'Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition pre-eclampsia may be more at risk of thyroid problems, research suggests.
Accidental discovery of 'female Viagra'A drug that failed tests as an antidepressant is being hailed as women's Viagra after surprising, but not unpleasant side effects.
Prolonging life'I'm dying from lung disease, but I keep fighting'
Fergus On FluWould you have the swine flu vaccine?
Miracle cure?Footballer turns to the healing power of the placenta
'Black clinics'Beijing's poor rely on illegal medical centres for care
Medical notes A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions
From BBC HealthAre vices affecting your heart health?
Tribes resistance could help CJDDarwinian natural selection could help halt human "mad cow disease", experts say after finding a tribe impervious to a related fatal brain disorder.
Ancients 'had heart disease too' Hardening of the arteries is found in Egyptian mummies - suggesting heart disease risk factors may be ancient, experts say.
Tiny chip could diagnose diseaseA simple and cheap approach to diagnosing a wide array of medical conditions has been demonstrated by researchers.
Meditation 'eases heart disease' Transcendental Meditation may protect cardiac patients from heart attacks, stroke and death, study suggests.
Mother death hospital prosecutedA hospital in Swindon is to be prosecuted on health and safety charges over the death of a nurse after she gave birth.
BBC hospital dramas under attackA top NHS manager has hit out at the portrayal of NHS workers in Holby City and Casualty.
Older addicts 'lose will to live'Research published in Glasgow suggests rates of suicide among addicts aged over 35 may be higher than previously thought.
Conjoined twins op 'successful'Twin girls who were joined at the head are both "very well" after a 25-hour operation to separate them, say doctors in Australia.
Pregnancy timeline From fertilisation to birth, an outline guide to a typical pregnancy and how the baby develops inside the womb.
Cancer: The factsInformation and statistics on common types of cancer