Cheap dysentery drug 'promising'

A cheap drug, which is already prescribed for arthritis, could fight amoebic dysentery, according to researchers in the US. More

'Debt deterring would-be doctors'

The prospect of high student debt and increased pension contributions could discourage young people from entering medicine, a senior doctor warns. More

Dieting 'safe for pregnant women'

Dieting in pregnancy is safe and does not carry risks for the baby, a review of research has suggested. More