A bit of iodine in my salt

A nation stands divided over the government's proposal to lift the ban on non-iodised salt

UNITED NATIONS

In'toxic'ating moments

Facing the truth

After decades of denial, US admits that radiation killed nuclear weapons workers

Washed clean

'Wet dry' cleaning could soon become a safer alternative to clean clothes

Back to basics

Researchers say complete bedrest may not solve the problem of backache

Fat-free, dioxin-free

A fat substitute can speed up the removal of carcinogens

Gran's a mom

Is a cure for premature menopause in sight?

The black genie

Gene encoding a mutant form of haemoglobin provides Africans protection from malaria

Follow Up

PUERTO RICO

Safe chemotherapy

Puerto Rico

UNITED NATIONS

White ruling

France wins a landmark ruling on asbestos against Canada

Easing restrictions

Parkinson's disease and

Flying dangerously

Toxic fish

Ecstasy and agony

Thumbs down

Fatal impressions

Even occasional exposure to benzene can damage human genes

Taste that

...could kill skin cancer cells

Feed for thought

Calling trouble

Mobile phones damage brain cells