UK News
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Law change call after rugby player suicide
A leading philosopher has renewed calls for the legalisation of euthanasia after the death of a paralysed rugby player. Read more
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Heart attacks to be treated with angioplasty – everywhere
Angioplasty is to be made the "gold standard" for heart attacks, it has been reported. Read more
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Researchers back breastfeeding to avoid asthma
New findings reinforce the benefits of breast-feeding in helping to prevent allergic diseases in children. Read more
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Common pills don’t protect diabetic hearts
New evidence suggests that diabetic people who take aspirin or vitamins long-term are not protecting themselves against heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. Read more
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Baby units "overstretched"
Britain’s special care baby units remain "overstretched and understaffed", campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Increase in ‘sectioning’ for psychiatric disorders
New figures show that the number of psychiatric patients "sectioned" and admitted to inpatient NHS care has increased dramatically. Read more
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Medical evidence flawed – watchdog chief
The man in charge of assessing Britain’s medicines is set to launch an outspoken attack on conventional medical research today. Read more
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Major side-effects from anti-inflammation drug
Follow-up data confirms the anti-inflammatory drug rofecoxib substantially increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and death, researchers warned today. Read more
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Eyes need good diet
A poor diet and too much sunlight may place the eyes at risk, British researchers warned today. Read more
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Eye disease breakthrough
A British research team is celebrating a breakthrough in the search for the causes of a major cause of blindness. Read more