Red, red wine: How it fights Alzheimer's

Scientists call it the "French paradox" — a society that, despite consuming food high in cholesterol and saturated fats, has long had low death rates from heart disease. Research has suggested it is...

Hairspray is linked to common genital birth defect, says study

Women who are exposed to hairspray in the workplace during pregnancy have more than double the risk of having a son with the genital birth defect hypospadias, according to a new study published today...

Screening for colorectal cancer detects unrecognized disease

Screening for colorectal cancer detects four out of ten cancers and should be carefully designed to be more effective, according to a study published today on bmj.com. read more

Hospitals could be fined millions of pounds even if they reduce infection risk

NHS Hospital Trusts that are successful in reducing Clostridium difficile risks in line with government targets still have a 50% chance of paying a financial penalty every year, and around a 95%...

Fall babies: Born to wheeze?

It is said that timing is everything, and that certainly appears to be true for autumn infants. Children who are born four months before the height of cold and flu season have a greater risk of...