Remarkable results from trials into a new drug have given hope to thousands of Irish people who suffer from an agonising medical condition, rheumatoid arthritis.

CT scans can triple the risk of children developing leukaemia and brain cancer, a study has found.

AN Irish company claims to have created a new form of aspirin that can be taken by patients over prolonged periods without suffering the side effects associated with long-term use.

Many thousands of hereditary cancers and deaths could be prevented simply by taking aspirin, a landmark study has found.

MANY thousands of hereditary cancers and deaths could be prevented simply by taking aspirin, a landmark study has found.

Taking the Pill for 10 years can almost halve a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, new research has shown.

PARALYSED patients could soon be usingimplanted brain transmitters to operate bionic limbs, it was revealed yesterday.

WILD dolphins are suffering at the hands of well-meaning tourists, say British experts.

Sportspeople funded by the drinks industry were more likely to engage in binge drinking than those with no alcohol sponsor, a study claimed today.

Eating pizza topped with tomato paste can help prevent sunburn and premature wrinkles, new research suggests.

THE scientist who created Dolly the Sheep was yesterday granted a licence to clone human embryos in an attempt to find a cure for motor neurone disease.

French bishops today warned against what it said was the ”very, very grave danger” posed by Britain’s decision to grant a licence for human cloning.

Cormac O’Keeffe looks at the long-term risks of ecstasy use.

A robot “maid” that does the ironing without complaining, getting bored, or burning a hole through your favourite shirt could be part of every household in a few years, thanks to British researchers.

A group of Aboriginal women have produced a pin-up calendar after Naomi Campbell asked why they did not feature on Australian catwalks.