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It may be possible to develop a new form of male contraceptive after researchers in Edinburgh identified a critical gene for the production of healthy sperm.
'Emergency plan' to beat polio
Tackling polio has entered "emergency mode" according to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative after "explosive" outbreaks in countries previously free of the disease.
Calcium pills pose 'heart risk'
People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.
Article written by Fergus Walsh
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
00:08 UK time, Wednesday, 23 May 2012
New guidance from the health watchdog NICE says morphine and other strong opioids should be more widely used as many patients with advanced cancer and other chronic conditions are suffering unnecessary pain.
Bionic Bodies
Can the human body be replaced with machinery? In a series of report we investigate the potential of the technology, look at the history of bionics and ask whether the field will move from repairing people to enhancing them.
Facing facts
Why doctors should talk more about death
Trying to fight polio in Pakistan02:28
'Ronald Reagan's blood' for sale?03:36
Carey Mulligan on Alzheimer's03:05
Thoughts used to control robotic arm02:19
Jordan to probe 'children abuse' 01:24
Tackling the trade in human flesh pills01:43
World health charity targets Greece01:46
Blind man sees with new eye implant 02:43
Weird swellings
The rare condition which causes stress and pain
Q&A: Rabies
As a case is confirmed in London, how common is it?
Virtual patient
How a giant touchscreen is teaching surgeons
Cure crisis
Are we facing the end of new drug discovery?
Greek mother says hospital threatened to keep her baby
Fixing bones after years of Arab world violence
Do repeated concussions lead to brain damage?
Destination London
On board London's Air Ambulance which will be providing critical care during the Olympics
More Or Less
Greeks may put in more hours than Germans, but who works the longest hours in the world?
Spanish health reforms; Eating for two when pregnant; Taking therapy to the streets
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Warning over child 'screen time'
Parkinson's man walks with torch
Peak achievement