Elderly Care

Researchers find a group of cells that may hold the key to how the body clock works and could provide clues to fight jet lag.

The global number of swine flu deaths jumps by over 1,000 in a week, with an 85% rise in Europe, according to new figures.

US scientists are testing a radical new theory that MS is caused by blockages in the veins that drain the brain.

Women with ectopic pregnancies have a lower level of a particular protein, raising the possibility of simpler tests, a study finds.

Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the government says.

Sensations on the skin, such as a puff of air, can alter how people hear speech, say Canadian researchers.

A gene known to shield the body from harmful chemicals may also protect against bowel cancer, a study suggests.

A cup of Brazilian mint tea has pain relieving qualities to match those of commercially available analgesics, a study suggests.

Better access to antiretroviral drugs has seen the death toll from HIV drop by a tenth over five years, figures show.

Exercising may cure a hangover, but cannot undo the damage heavy drinking may cause, the government says.