Former pet dog cloned

A US man has given a whole new meaning to the phrase 'puppy love', forking out $100,000 to clone his dog.

Terminally ill mum sues insurer

A Brisbane single mum with terminal cancer is attempting to sue one of Qld's biggest superannuation funds.

Pregnancy weight control helpful - study

The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by new research.

Father blames hospital for baby death

An investigation is underway into the death of a baby born in a hospital waiting room in England.

Pfizer recalls Advil Liqui-Gels bottles

Pfizer Inc. has recalled more than 650,000 bottles of Advil pain-relief medicine due to a strong odor.

Chloesterol lowering drugs for all

There are calls for every Australian over the age of 50 to be given cholesterol lowering drugs.

Breastfeeding halves SIDS risk

Breastfeeding halves the chances of a baby dying suddenly, according to a child health group.

Drug could boost brain cancer survival

A new drug could help prolong the life of people diagnosed with brain cancer, Australian researchers say.

Buzz on coffee gets sweeter

After years of research, a big study has found coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer.

Chemicals 'may reduce sperm count'

A study says exposure to everyday chemicals in the environment may affect a man's sperm count.

Fast food giants facing 'fat tax'

Fast food giants face local govt rate increases in a bid to tackle the nation's obesity epidemic.

Britain bedeviled by binge drinking

Binge drinking in Britain is costing the National Health Service STG2.7 billion ($A4.36 billion) a year.

Pregnant obese women face birth risks

Australian and NZ pregnant women who are obese are at greater risk of complications when pregnant.

Diabates sufferers suffer depression

Diabetes Australia has accused the govt of putting a budget surplus above the health of diabetes sufferers.

Footy codes warned on head injuries

Experts say Aussie football codes must investigate head injuries to ensure the safety of players.

Free blood pressure checks across Vic

Mentally ill carers are suffering

Some likely to be awake in operations

Eggs worth hundreds of pounds

Sleep deprivation common in Australia

Diabetes Awareness on Mother's Day

Oakeshott admits to battling disease

Health advisers back pill to block HIV

Mother's Day fun runs raise millions

Hypnosis could work like an anaesthetic

Indigenous obesity could 'widen the gap'

Yoghurt boosts testicle growth

Pedometers improve health

VO2 max test to aid weight loss

Cholera patients treated in Haiti