Antibiotics could help slow MS Adding antibiotics to standard drug therapy may slow down the progress of multiple sclerosis, research suggests.

Caesareans may harm lungs Babies born by elective Caesarean section are more likely to develop breathing problems, a study suggests.

Smoking raises risk of diabetes Smoking is linked to a significantly increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research suggests.

Bath products can treat eczema Bath emollients work for childhood eczema, but allergy tests for the condition should be avoided, guidance says.

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England 4/1 For Galle Test England are 4/1 chances with Sky Bet to win the third and final Test against Sri Lanka in Galle to square the series. The tourists comfortably secured the draw required to keep the Investec Series alive with a fifth-day rearguard in the second Test in Colombo.

Not long to wait The new owner of the much-contested second Force India race seat will be confimed by the end of this month, Vijay Mallya told the official Formula 1 website. Insisting that the team is not interested in any pay drivers, the Indian billionaire describes the impending decision as difficult. The recent winter tests have seen some very high profile names testing for the team.