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Tests suggest morphine could in fact encourage the spread of cancer, for which it is routinely prescribed to relieve pain.

Scientists have pinpointed a mutated gene as key to the development of some types of glioma brain tumour.

Folic acid should be added to bread on a mandatory basis, the Food Standards Agency has advised government.

Scientists produce liver cells specific to different ethnic groups which could help revolutionise the development of medical drugs.

US research suggests a single virus may play a role in the development of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Two powerful new antibodies to HIV have been discovered which could aid development of a vaccine, researchers say.

A survey suggests contraception myths may be widespread, with some reports of cling film or even kebabs being used as substitutes.

Subtle branding on cigarette packets misleads smokers into believing some products are less harmful, research suggests.

Two potentially key genes linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease have been uncovered by UK researchers.