Mothers in 30s boost population The UKs population is growing as more women have babies in their thirties, according to experts.

Doctors urge folic acid progress A group of doctors urges the UK government to proceed with the folic-acid fortification of flour.

UK call for more air seat space There must be a new minimum distance between seats on airlines in order to ensure passenger health and safety, a report declares.

Coventry saved by late takeover Coventry are saved from going into administration after being taken over by Ray Ransons consortium Sisu.

Bid to screen heart attack gene MSN UK Dec 15 2007 1:53AM GMT

Japan scientists develop fearless mice (AP) AP - Cat and mouse may never be the same. Japanese scientists say theyve used genetic engineering to create mice that show no fear of felines, a development that may shed new light on mammal behavior and the nature of fear itself.

SKorean scientists clone cats that glow (AP) AP - South Korean scientists have cloned cats that glow red when exposed to ultraviolet rays, an achievement that could help develop cures for human genetic diseases, the Science and Technology Ministry said.

EU OKs compromise at Bali climate talks (AP) AP - The European Union said Saturday it supported a compromise proposal on upcoming negotiations for a new global warming pact, bringing the contentious talks nearer to resolution.