Lung cancer treatment hope raised

A new type of treatment could double the chances of survival for some patients suffering from the most common type of lung cancer, according to scientists. Drug company Roche has been carrying out tests on an immunotherapy treatment, with early results suggesting it...

Anne Nolan's Alzheimer's fears

The 64-year-old singer, one of the famous singing sisters The Nolans, will take tests after seeing the disease affect her mother’s life. “I worry about getting it and I know my sisters worry.

Canine flu outbreak: How to keep dogs safe

As new cases of canine influenza spread across several states, veterinarians are urging vigilance after hundreds of dogs contracted the virus. Last month, more than 1,000 pooches got dog flu in Chicago, while one in the Atlanta area and another one in Ohio tested...