Down's Syndrome test breakthrough
Scientists in the United States say they have developed a prenatal blood test which can accurately detect Down's Syndrome.
'Our life revolves around asthma'
Jack Stevenson, aged 14, from Southend, hopes a new air-cleaning machine could make a big difference to his asthma.
Assisted suicide court challenge
A woman with multiple sclerosis has begun a High Court challenge to clarify the law on assisted suicide.
Drug treatments 'not working'
A record 200,000 drug addicts tried to get help last year but only 3% of them were successful.
India gets public smoking ban
A ban on smoking in public places including offices, restaurants and bus stops is coming into effect across India.
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