The latest news on medicine, research and medical stories from The National
'In-law is not a political position', says Asma Al Assad's sanctioned father
Weight-loss drug offers health benefits and fewer side effects in trials
Will we ever see an end to animal testing?
UAE evacuates 210 patients and relatives from Gaza
Global surgeon Mark Shrime finds purpose in faith and patients
Common food dye can make skin 'invisible' in groundbreaking technique
Collector of medical antiques describes journey to opening museum in Kuwait
It's easy to put off screening for prostate cancer. Health insurers should step in
Brain surgeon hails Gaza medics saving lives at besieged hospitals
UK pledges £140m to help Yemen battle humanitarian crisis
Like many nurses, I began my journey into research at a bedside
World first: UK girl has hearing restored in gene therapy trial
Hepatitis killing 3,500 every day, global report shows
Mosquito bites: How to prevent, treat and soothe them
Royal cancer cases puts efforts to improve care in spotlight
HIV cure must offer big step forward to replace drugs, experts say