AIDS

Men's testicles 'HIV hiding spot' Feb 07

Green tea 'may keep HIV at bay' Apr 07

New drug for HIV 'shows promise' Apr 07

Selenium pills 'may combat HIV' May 07

Blood 'may provide new HIV drug' May 07

HIV infection theory challenged Jul 07

Libya commutes medics' sentences Jul 07

Merck abandons HIV vaccine trials Sep 07

Key HIV strain 'came from Haiti' Nov 07

Laser treatment 'could kill HIV' Nov 07

UN HIV estimates reduced to 33m - Dec 07

Approval for once-a-day HIV pill - Jan 08

Roman Empire 'raised HIV threat' - Sep 08

Research shows HIV's ancestor millions of years older than believed - Jan 09

HIV gene therapy trial promising - Mar 09

Structure of HIV genome 'decoded' - Aug 09

Autism

Hormone linked to autistic traits Sep 07

Toddler brain difference linked to autism - Jul 09

Bird Flu

Japan has third bird flu outbreak Jan 07

EU lab confirms Hungary bird flu Jan 07

Australia registers H5N1 vaccine Feb 07

Egypt teenager dies of bird flu Feb 07

Egypt reports 13th bird flu death Feb 07

First bird flu death in Nigeria Feb 07

New bird flu outbreak in S Korea Feb 07

Scientists find bird flu antibody Jun 07

Glaxo to market bird flu vaccine - May 08

Fresh bird flu outbreak in India - Jan 09

Cancer

	Gene switch makes tumours shrink Jan 07
	Bugs help scientists fight cancer Feb 07
	Cheap molecule may attack tumours May 07

Breast cancer

Breast cancer drug 'cuts deaths' Feb 07

Key to breast cancer spread found Apr 07

Red meat 'ups breast cancer risk' Apr 07

New breast cancer genes discovery Jun 07

Herceptin could cut mastectomies Jun 07

Grapefruit link to breast cancer Jul 07

Faulty gene link to breast cancer Aug 07

New breast cancer drug unveiled Oct 07

Bowel cancer

Blueberries tackle bowel cancer Apr 07

Aspirin 'prevents bowel cancer' May 07

Bowel cancer risk gene pinpointed Jul 07

Causes

Gum disease cancer link disputed Jan 07

Sunbed cancer risk 'increasing' Feb 07

Many gene mutations drive cancer Mar 07

HRT linked to ovarian cancer risk Apr 07

Multivitamin prostate warning May 07

Oral sex linked to throat cancer May 07

Brain tumour link to pesticides Jun 07

Low cholesterol 'link' to cancer Jul 07

Mouse virus link to breast cancer Oct 07

Obesity 'fuels cancer in women' Nov 07

Burnt foods' linked to cancers - Dec 07

Lung cancer 'link to lack of sun' - Jan 08

US cancer boss in mobiles warning - Aug 08

Gene 'clue' to colorectal cancer - Aug 08

DNA clue to child brain tumours - Oct 08

Cancer genetic blueprint revealed - Oct 08

Marijuana testicular cancer link - Mar 09

Sex drive link to prostate cancer - Mar 09

Cancer 'danger receptor' found - Mar 09

Potent cancer drug hopes raised - Jul 09

Cures

Researchers find pancreatic cancer stem cells Feb 07

Cervical cancer vaccine meeting roadblocks Feb 07

Chemical 'may stop cancer growth' Mar 07

Marijuana Compound May Fight Lung Cancer May 07

'Chemo' gene helps cancer thrive May 07

Sea squirt drug 'treats cancer' Jun 07

Virus jab may help combat cancer Oct 07

Light activated cancer drug hope Nov 07

Be thin to cut cancer, study says Nov 07

Stem cell find for child cancer Nov 07

Bat techniques could find tumours Nov 07

Hope for tailored cancer vaccine - Dec 07

Immune system can drive cancers into dormant state - Dec 07

Cannabis compound 'halts cancer' - Dec 07

'Popping' bubbles to treat cancer - Dec 07

Gene 'protects against cancers' - Dec 07

Breast cancer drug 'breakthrough' - Jan 08

Oriental mushroom may fight cancer - Apr 08

Anti-cancer gene shield discovery - May 08

Cord blood cancer therapy boost - May 08

Experimental Drug Makes the Immune System Revolt Against Cancer - Jun 08

Clone cell cancer 'cure' hailed - Jun 08

Cuba approves first therapeutic vaccine for lung cancer - Jul 08

Drug for deadly prostate cancer - Aug 08

Hopes raised for block on cancer - Sep 08

Grape extract kills cancer cells - Jan 09

Cell find 'lifts leukaemia fight' - Mar 09

'Cancer hope' from diabetes drug - Jul 09

Drug 'attacks cancer stem cells' - Aug 09

Other

Drug 'cuts long-term cancer risk' Feb 07

Particle physics on the cancer ward Mar 07d

Dogs Smell Cancer in Patients' Breath, Study Shows Apr 07

Tiny implant could monitor cancer Apr 07

Breakthrough made in child cancer May 07

Fake menopause can cheat cancer Jul 07

Skin cells 'fight child cancer' Jul 07

Crime

Drug company 'hid' suicide link Feb 07

S Leone bans child brides not female genital mutilation Jun 07

Doctor 'prescribed an exorcism' Jul 07

Police plea on genital mutilation Jul 07

Libya commutes medics' sentences Jul 07

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes genes mapped out Feb 07

Fish pollutants' link to diabetes Apr 07

Firm in GM insulin breakthrough Apr 07

'Rebuilt' immune system shakes off diabetes Apr 07

'Insulin pill' hope for diabetes Jun 07

Artificial pancreas for diabetics Jul 07

Drinking milk cuts diabetes risk Jul 07

Diabetes drugs 'pose heart risk' Jul 07

Diabetes problems 'vitamin link' Aug 07

Bones offer new hope for diabetes Aug 07

Insulin pill hope for diabetics Sep 07

Frog skin diabetes treatment hope - Mar 08

Researchers identify new source of insulin-producing cells - Jan 09

Virus 'triggers child diabetes' - Mar 09

Digestive system

Stomach ulcers 'prehistoric link' Feb 07

Ebola

Congo: Ebola outbreak that killed 6 now contained - Dec 07

Epidemics

Swine flu

Mexico bid to contain deadly flu - Apr 09

Mexico shuts down to control flu - Apr 09

Other

Ebola infects hundreds in Congo Sep 07

Vaccine-linked polio hits Nigeria Oct 07

Superbug kills 90 in UK hospitals Oct 07

Concern over Ebola virus in pigs - Aug 09

Heart

	Pioneering heart surgery trialled Feb 07
	Heart valve grown from stem cells Apr 07

Air pollution link to heart risk Feb 07

Viagra used to save baby's life Feb 07

Foetal clue to adult heart damage Feb 07

Heart disease genetic link found May 07

Scientists create 'plastic' blood May 07

Chocolate 'lowers' blood pressure Jul 07

New blood pressure control found Aug 07

Natural protein 'heals the heart' - Dec 07

Bad cholesterol genes discovered - Jan 08

Hope over high blood pressure jab - Mar 08

Juice 'prevents clogged arteries' - May 08

Cholesterol genes 'protect heart' - Jun 08

Asian heart disease gene found - Jan 09

Discovery could block blood clots - Mar 09

Discovery could block blood clots - Mar 09

Genetics

Human genome further unravelled Jun 07

Gene linked to childhood asthma Jul 07

3D face scans spot gene syndromes Sep 07

Breakthrough in primate cloning - Dec 07

Geneticists Discover a Way to Extend Lifespans to 800 Years - Jan 08

Transsexual gene link identified - Oct 08

'Junk' DNA proves functional - Oct 08

Inmune system

Malaria

GM mosquito 'could fight malaria' Mar 07

New malaria drug targets children Mar 07

Multiple sclerosis

Parasites 'may help MS patients' Jan 07

Pregnancy provides MS repair clue Feb 07

Oral contraception 'cuts MS risk' Feb 07

Multiple sclerosis hormone link Feb 07

Biogen Discovers Myelin-Production Protein Mar 07

MS risk 'linked to birth month' Mar 07

New MS genes after 30 year hunt Jul 07

MS nerve damage repaired in lab Oct 07

Stem cell hope for immune disease - Dec 07

Antibiotics 'could help slow MS' - Dec 07

MS drug keeps people on the move - Jun 08

Promising trials for new MS pill - Jun 08

Caffeine 'could help prevent MS' - Jul 08

Drug may reverse MS brain damage - Oct 08

MS stem-cell treatment 'success' - Mar 09

Cancer pill 'offers MS benefits' - Jul 09

Muscles

Drug 'mends' muscular dystrophy May 07

Arthritis 'hope' over new drugs Jun 07

'Silent' brittle bone genes found Jul 07

Muscle disease symptom reversed - Dec 07

Viagra 'aids muscular dystrophy' - May 08

Muscle stem cell advance hailed - Jul 08

Dystrophy treatment 'step closer' - Jul 09

Mysterious diseases

Deadly fever spreads Kenya panic Jan 07

Mystery illness at Mexico school Apr 07

Mysterious illness at BP plant sends workers to hospital May 07

Health experts continue to investigate mystery bug bites Aug 07

Deadly virus linked to fruit bat Aug 07

Man in coma after mosquito bite Oct 07

Angolan bug mystifies the experts - Dec 07

Bromide linked to Angola illness - Dec 07

Chinese virus death toll hits 26 - May 08

Nervous system

Scientists restore nerve sensation from amputated limb in chest - Dec 07

Scientists restore walking after spinal cord injury - Jan 08

Protein in human hair shows promise for regenerating nerves - Jan 08

Researchers create molecule that nudges nerve stem cells to mature - Jun 08

Food dye 'may ease spinal injury' - Aug 09

Spinal advance gets rats running - Sep 09

Obesity and diet

Clear obesity gene link 'found' Apr 07

'Gym pill' trips fat-burning gene May 07

Pill to make dieters 'feel full' Jul 07

Hunger 'links asthma and obesity' Jul 07

Weight loss pill warning issued Jul 07

Obesity 'linked to birth defects' Aug 07

Pot belly linked to heart disease Aug 07

Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Aug 07

Obesity 'may be linked to virus' Aug 07

Gene 'controls body fat levels' Sep 07

Appetite 'control centres' found Oct 07

Womb hormones 'lead to anorexia' - Jan 08

Obesity 'may be largely genetic' - Feb 08

Scientists make weight loss claim - May 08

Obesity gene 'affects appetite' - Aug 08

Anti-obesity drug use suspended - Oct 08

Diet drug 'doubles weight loss' - Oct 08

Obesity 'controlled by the brain' - Jan 09

Respiratory system

Vehicle fumes 'stunt lung growth' Jan 07

Stem cells

Stem cell first for Parkinson's Jun 07

Cardiac team in stem-cell tests Jun 07

Q&A: Stem cells Jun 07

New stem cell could aid research Jul 07

Skin transformed into stem cells - Dec 07

Stem cell hope for osteoarthritis - Apr 08

Scientists create stem cells for 10 disorders - Aug 08

Stem cells 'created from teeth' - Aug 08

Down's signs 'seen in stem cells' - Sep 08

Chinese Stem Cell Therapy Helps Girl See - Apr 09

Vision

	Nanotech helps blind hamsters see Jan 07
	Trials for 'bionic' eye implants Feb 07
	Gene therapy first for poor sight May 07

Cell transplants 'restore sight' Feb 07

How irises 'reveal personalities' Feb 07

Drug combats vision loss disorder Mar 07

Key genes for sight defect found Mar 07

Stem cells used for eye disorder Mar 07

Vision Restoration Shows Promise May 07

Zinc could be key to eye disease Mar 07

MIT discovery may improve robotic eyes May 07

Stem cell therapy for eye disease Jun 07

Alzheimer's drugs 'help glaucoma' Aug 07

Protein 'reverses eye diseases' - Apr 08

Scientists Set Sights on an Implantable Prosthetic for the Blind - Apr 08

Bionic eye 'blindness cure hope' - May 08

'Dramatic results' in eye gene op - Sep 08

Mammals can be stimulated to regrow damaged inner retina nerve cells - Jan 09

Stem cell eye surgery to be tried - Jan 09

Eye 'compensates for blind spot' - Apr 09

Contact lens stem cell sight aid - Jul 09

'Gene cure' for colour blindness - Sep 09

Other

	Prions key in Alzheimer's disease Jul 07
	Indian girl has extra limbs removed Nov 07

Greek cancer 'cure' sparks frenzy Feb 07

Human metabolism recreated in lab Feb 07

Human skin harbours unknown bugs Feb 07

Scientists 'reverse' vCJD signs Feb 07

Drug may boost Down's performance Mar 07

Test snares rapists without sperm Mar 07

Gene mutation 'varies sex appeal' Apr 07

Sperm made from human bone marrow Apr 07

Spinal disc transplant 'success' Apr 07

Tai chi may help prevent shingles Apr 07

Drug could treat 2,000 hereditary disorders May 07

Gene clue to longevity uncovered May 07

Hepatitis C drugs provide 'cure' May 07

Potential MRSA cure in bullfrogs May 07

Serious diseases genes revealed Jun 07

Scientists find new dementia gene Jun 07

Coffee 'could prevent eye tremor' Jun 07

Key hearing loss gene identified Jun 07

Autism symptoms reversed in lab Jul 07

Team claims synthetic life feat Jul 07

Cloned sperm created in the lab Jul 07

Trials start on new TB vaccine Jul 07

Mahjong game 'can cause epilepsy' Aug 07

Ovary removal raises brain risk' Aug 07

Stomach virus 'could trigger ME' Sep 07

Patch promises painless injection Sep 07

Elephantiasis gene secrets mapped Sep 07

Needles 'are best for back pain' Sep 07

Chilli compound fires painkiller Oct 07

New nerves grown from fat cells Oct 07

Therapy for 'Lorenzo's oil' boys Nov 07

Alzheimer's cold sore virus link Nov 07

How Hep C bypasses cell defences Nov 07

Gene 'links breastfeeding to IQ' Nov 07

Artificial liver offers sufferers new hope - Dec 07

Osteoporosis 'link to depression' - Dec 07

Deadly new form of MRSA emerges - Jan 08

Warning over cannabis lung harm - Feb 08

Gene 'linked to higher gout risk' - Mar 08

"Methuselah" Mutation Linked to Longer Life Mar 08

New weapon against antibiotic resistance - Apr 08

'Six-way' kidney transplant first - Apr 08

Antidote to lethal germ 'closer' - May 08

DNA damage 'caused by pesticides' - May 08

Acupuncture 'no help for IVF' - Jul 08

'New CJD type' discovered in US - Jul 08

Ancient bones could yield TB clue - Aug 08

Soy foods 'reduce sperm numbers' - Aug 08

Face transplant 'double success' - Aug 08

Gene 'links food and fertility' - Sep 08

Magnetic field 'aids coma victim' - Oct 08

'New prostate' grown inside mouse - Oct 08

Oldest Malarial Mummies Shed Light on Disease Evolution - Oct 08

Intelligent 'have better sperm' - Jan 09

Down's symptoms may be treatable in the womb - Jan 09

Seven Most Unusual Unsolved Medical Mysteries - Jan 09

Body repair 'could be ramped up' - Jan 09

Engineers create intelligent molecules that seek-and-destroy diseased cells - Mar 09

DNA Found to Have "Impossible" Telepathic Properties - Mar 09

Morgellons' disease remains a mystery, says CDC - Apr 09

Sound waves offer prostate hope - Jul 09