HEALTH FROM

A man, who lost one of his thumbs in a carpentry accident, has had it replaced with his big toe in one the world's most unusual reconstructive surgeries yet.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 30, 2011

A diet rich in the nutrient choline, found in eggs, chicken, fish and milk, may help protect your brain from the effects of ageing.

Sharon Green Nov 30, 2011

New research has indicated that using a laptop with a wireless Wi-Fi connection could leave up to a quarter of men infertile.

Jamie Lewis Nov 30, 2011

A record number of gay and bisexual men in the UK were diagnosed with HIV in 2010.

Ewan Palmer Nov 29, 2011

According to reports, hospitals across Britain are serving foods imported from China and Thailand instead of making patients' meals from local produce. This means that millions of pounds are wasted in the process, says a study by food campaigners, The Soil Association.

Geetha Pillai Nov 29, 2011

David Casey, who has a tumour in his stomach, is worried that he could have caught something from the rotten-tooth, especially if he had swallowed it.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 29, 2011

The bed, designed for severely-ill lung patients, was delivered to the intensive care unit at AKH Hospital in Vienna, Austria.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 29, 2011

A report from the Dr Foster Hospital Guide published today has revealed which NHS trusts have higher or lower mortality rates than expected.

Ewan Palmer Nov 28, 2011

The director of Japan's troubled Fukushima nuclear power plant is stepping down due to ill health, according to the plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO)

Ewan Palmer Nov 28, 2011

People admitted to an NHS hospital for emergency treatment at the weekend are nwarly 10 per cent more likely to die than during the week, according to research.

Ewan Palmer Nov 28, 2011

The games cause brain plasticity - where it alters to accommodate demands put on it, which can be a concern.

Aparajita Das Nov 28, 2011

The protein, called ABCC9, can reduce the length of time we sleep, say experts.

Aparajita Das Nov 26, 2011

The "healing" process involved pastors splashing water on the patients' face and shouting at them, ordering the devil to come out.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 26, 2011

Nearly a quarter (23.9 percent) of the female population in the UK are obese.

Aparajita Das Nov 26, 2011

Mitch Hunter, a U.S army soldier, who suffered horrific facial injuries when he was electrocuted is "feeling good" again after a face transplant.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 25, 2011

TV chef Jamie Oliver has accused Education Secretary Michael Gove of “eroding” healthy school food standards.

Sharon Green Nov 25, 2011

The unwitting father claims he was unaware his girlfriend was undergoing IVF treatment when his sperm was used to get her pregnant

Toyin Owoseje Nov 25, 2011

A pregnant Australian woman has been left childless after a medical mix-up resulted in the wrong foetus being terminated in her womb.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 25, 2011

A 57-year-old man living in France, who recently traveled to Togo, has been diagnosed with a rare type of HIV-infection -- called group N. This is the first reported case of the infection outside Cameroon.

Aparajita Das Nov 25, 2011

Surgeons attempt to reattach a young girl's arm after it was severed when a high-speed train struck her.

Sharon Green Nov 24, 2011

Men who have an appetite for well-done steaks may be significantly increasing their chances of developing prostate cancer, health experts warn.

Sharon Green Nov 24, 2011

A troubled teenager was driven to suicide after a doctor's letter accidentally sent to her mother revealed her cannabis and alcohol use.

Toyin Owoseje Nov 24, 2011

Britain has a poor record on cancer survival and has high levels of obesity, a report has warned.

Aparajita Das Nov 24, 2011

In an age of fast and junk food, a new study has revealed that British children favour snacks filled with sugar, fats and salt and choose not to eat healthier options, like fruits and vegetables, for a balanced diet.

Pooja Ravikumar Nov 23, 2011

A marijuana-based drug has been delayed for wider public use, as primary healthcare trusts are wary that it would only work for 50 per cent of patients.

Tom Nicolson Nov 23, 2011

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)'s inquiry into England's home care system reveals that often old people are badly treated breaching their human rights and expressed concerns that the kind of support they want are often unheard.

Aparajita Das Nov 23, 2011

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidelines to the NHS asking that a woman who opts for caesarean delivery should be explained the risks of a surgery. This information is expected to bring down the number of caesarean cases.

Aparajita Das Nov 23, 2011

The analysis has warned of the detrimental effects of carbon monoxide.

Aditya Rangroo Nov 22, 2011

A cocktail of lamentable circumstances is proving a potent mix, fuelling a surge in pest infestations across Britain.

Shane Croucher Nov 22, 2011