A long awaited assisted-suicide bill has been put before Canada's Parliament that protects doctors, but with a proviso that prevents foreigners coming to die.

The first case of the malaria parasite being unable to spread its resistance to drugs has been discovered by scientists in Australia.

A senior coroner has warned of a risk of future deaths if the NHS favours vaginal delivery over caesarean sections on the basis of cost.

Cancer scientists have genetically modified the immune system to help them attack tumours in mice.

Long-term use of heartburn drugs may increase the risk of kidney damage, according to US research.

Food giant Mars, which makes Dolmio sauces and Uncle Ben's rice, says some products should only be consumed once a week due to high salt, sugar or fat content.

Food giant Mars, which makes Dolmio and Uncle Ben's sauces, defends its advice that some products should only be consumed once a week due to high salt, sugar or fat content.

A row over whether leaving the EU would free up cash for the NHS dominates the first official day of the referendum campaign.