Australia and New Zealand
17/07/2009 - Flu deaths rise as Britain moves to self-diagnosis
The number of deaths from swine flu recorded in Britain has nearly doubled in the last week - and deaths are rising in other countries too, according to figures published yesterday. More
07/07/2009 - Mole genes found
Australian researchers have found two genes linked to the development of moles on the skin - and to the deadliest form of skin cancer. More
06/07/2009 - AML antibody treatment on trial
Researchers are testing a new antibody treatment for a hard-to-treat form of leukaemia in the hope of finding a radical new therapy, researchers have reported. More
03/07/2009 - Flu strategy switched
Britain dramatically switched its approach to swine flu yesterday - ceasing efforts to contain the epidemic. More
29/06/2009 - Britain's second swine flu death
An elderly man has become Britain's second patient to die from swine flu, it was reported yesterday. More
24/06/2009 - Osteoporosis drug monitoring 'unnecessary'
Monitoring women on anti-osteoporosis treatment is a waste of resources, experts say today. More
11/06/2009 - Flu pandemic nears
Swine flu may soon be declared a global pandemic as it takes hold in the southern hemisphere, it was reported yesterday. More
03/06/2009 - Swine flu grips south
Swine flu is getting a grip on the southern hemisphere as it heads into winter, according to the latest figures. More
02/06/2009 - Tai Chi may relieve pain
The Chinese art of Tai Chi can improve the lives of people with arthritis, researchers reported last night. More
11/05/2009 - Swine flu spread speeds
The spread of swine flu seemed to accelerate over the weekend as the number of confirmed cases doubled. More
06/05/2009 - Complacency warning as swine flu spread slows
The global total of swine flu cases increased dramatically yesterday - but just one new case was confirmed in Britain. More
01/05/2009 - Hundreds in flu testing
Hundreds of tests were under way world-wide last night to establish if travellers from Mexico have passed on the swine flu virus. More
30/04/2009 - Swine flu alerts raised as spread continues
Official concern about swine flu reached a new level last night as infections spread across Europe. More
29/04/2009 - Swine flu spreads - causes mild illness
Swine flu had officially reached seven countries last night - but whether the virus would successfully take hold in new countries remained unknown. More
28/04/2009 - Swine flu travels the globe
Two people with confirmed swine flu were being treated in Scotland last night and a third in Spain as the new virus reached Europe. More
07/04/2009 - Gene that drives melanoma
A single gene mutation is responsible for more than two thirds of cases of the deadly skin cancer melanoma, British researchers reported last night. More
06/04/2009 - Nerve destruction treats blood pressure
Doctors have tested a new surgical treatment for patients with uncontrollably high blood pressure, it has been announced. More
27/03/2009 - Very hot tea may bring throat cancer risk
There may be a health risk from drinking extremely hot tea, researchers report today. More
27/03/2009 - Pregnancy smoking risk cut if women quit early
Women who stop smoking early in pregnancy may reduce the risk of premature birth, researchers reported today. More
18/03/2009 - Breast cancer relapse best caught early
Early detection of second breast tumours in women can dramatically cut death rates, researchers reported today. More
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