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Purple patch? Beetroot emerges as nature's performance enhancer
Saturday 07 April 2012
If you see an athlete with purple stains on their lips during this summer's Olympics, they may be taking the latest performance enhancer – beetroot.
Villa rally round Petrov in battle against cancer
Saturday 31 March 2012
Instant treatment for captain after shock of being diagnosed with acute leukaemia
Polish wrong-way lorry driver jailed
Friday 16 March 2012
A Polish lorry driver has been jailed for driving into oncoming traffic on the motorway while under the influence of alcohol.
Scientists shocked to find antibiotics alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia
Friday 02 March 2012
Chance discovery of link between acne drug and psychosis may unlock secrets of mental illness
Scientists to urge making drug-driving a criminal offence
Monday 26 December 2011
Driving under the influence of cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy is one step closer to being outlawed, The Independent can reveal.
Teenager drugged in latest Santa attack
Tuesday 13 December 2011
A man dressed as Father Christmas drugged a 15-year-old girl at a market in Berlin over the weekend, the latest in a series of attacks targeting revellers.
Dengue fever could derail McIlroy quest
Saturday 10 December 2011
Rory McIlroy's eventful season has taken yet another twist after medics informed him he may have contracted Dengue fever.
Murderer caught after chance DNA sample
Wednesday 16 November 2011
A man who was not even a suspect until he voluntarily gave up his DNA has been convicted of killing three New York women more than 15 years ago.
Key find could prevent deadly prostate cancer
Tuesday 16 August 2011
A blood test that can distinguish between the benign and dangerous forms of prostate cancer could soon be developed following a breakthrough in understanding the complex genetics behind the most common type of cancer in men.
Old vial of blood may reveal serial killer Ted Bundy's secrets
Wednesday 03 August 2011
Ted Bundy, the prolific serial killer who confessed to murdering at least 30 young women in the 1970s, could soon have more deaths added to his toll. Police in Florida have found a vial of his blood, allowing them to create for the first time a full DNA profile that they hope will help solve a string of cases.
Patients warned in Hepatitis scare
Friday 22 July 2011
More than 150 heart surgery patients at a hospital have been warned they may have contracted the dangerous Hepatitis B virus.
Ice Cube, IndigO2, London<br/>Friendly Fires, Roundhouse, London
Sunday 17 July 2011
Cube's longevity in the fast-changing world of rap is a thing of wonder; and seeing an icon in the flesh is always a thrill
Ian Poulter happy with first round at the Open
Thursday 14 July 2011
England's Ian Poulter admitted he would have been disappointed had he not finished under par having played so well without creating many chances in his first round of the 140th Open.
The £400 test that tells you how long you'll live
Monday 16 May 2011
DNA breakthrough heralds new medical era – and opens ethical Pandora's box
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