Two of the holy grails of medicine - stem cell technology and precision gene therapy - have been united for the first time in humans, say researchers.
Encephalitis kills 400 in India
More than 400 people, mainly children, die in an outbreak of water-borne viral encephalitis in northern India, health officials say.
Veg 'lowers genetic heart risk'
People who are genetically susceptible to heart disease can lower their risk by eating lots of fruit and raw vegetables, study findings reveal.
Article written by Fergus Walsh
Fergus Walsh
Medical correspondent
21:41 UK time, Wednesday, 28 September 2011
A judge has ruled that a brain-damaged woman should not be allowed to die. But he also ruled she should not be resuscitated in the event of a heart attack. What are the factors that influence life and death decisions in cases such as these?
Antenatal advice 'perpetuates C-section myths'
It is claimed pregnant women are not given a realistic picture of having a C-section - so many end up with "unnecessary" feelings of regret and failure.
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Future of personalised stem cells? 05:01
How to increase vitamin D levels01:53
Dirty desks 'increase cold and flu'02:29
The human cost of illegal drugs sales02:39
Epileptic seizure: How to help04:41
Pollution increases heart attack risk02:12
Risks of overeating when pregnant02:37
Drug raid
Technology takes on India's counterfeit drug trade
Meet the brain donors
The elderly people who choose to donate their brains for research
Miracle cure?
Parents warned over companies making stem cell promises
Extra time
The football clubs helping to improve the health of the elderly
Using units to set out safe drinking levels 'confusing'
The relationship between faith, hope and medicine
Steve Jobs praised for his fortitude in the face of cancer
The Health Show
Sri Lanka's medical brain drain scheme to entice its doctors to return home
The Health Show
How virtual reality is helping medical staff in London to prepare for major incidents
Should donors be tougher on poor countries to encourage them to invest more in healthcare?
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