Health News
Females 'less physically active'
Females are less physically active at all ages than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'
Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol marks out children at higher risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome as adults, experts believe.
Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'
Products that claim to help the body "detox" are often based on meaningless claims, scientists warn.
Warning over youth mental health
Young unemployed adults need more help to deal with mental health problems, the Prince's Trust charity warns.
Cancer cells 'cheat suicide call'
Cancer cells are able to escape death by reversing a process which triggers suicide in normal cells, scientists have shown.
Appeal to preserve Braille press
A £2m appeal is launched to rehouse the nation's leading Braille printing press and protect its future.
Supermarket offers blood tests
Shoppers at an Asda store in the West Midlands are now able to get a hospital blood test taken as they shop.
Nano device 'times drug release'
Researchers say they can harness the power of gold nanoparticles to devise a better way of delivering drugs to patients.
Health group angered by 99p pint
A pub chain is cutting the price of a pint to 99p but an alcohol charity fears it could have damaging health effects.
Why playing golf may damage your hearing
Keen golfers are being warned by doctors that they could be risking their hearing for their sport.
