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10 February 2012 Last updated at 23:31 ET

Dementia plaque 'rapidly cleared'

Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice.

Cannabis users double crash risk

Drivers who use cannabis before driving double their chances of causing a collision, research suggests.

Heart disease risk 'inherited'

Scientists say a common heart disease which kills thousands each year is passed genetically from father to son.

Obesity ads 'risk child stigma'

A US advertising campaign showing stark images of overweight teenagers is criticised by a senior US public health official.
US 'sobriety' tests for Londoners

Problem drinkers in London are to be given American-style sobriety tests aimed at keeping them away from alcohol.
Gene therapy 'gave me sight back'
US contraceptive rule 'must go'
Parkinson's cells 'made in lab'
Toxic alcohol toll rises in India
Bug found in more hospital taps
Hundreds seek NHS implant advice
'Birth defect risk' for diabetics

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