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.

Tales from the Members Bar 7 - Jon Clarke You know things are not going your way when you sit out a summer tour for a precautionary operation on a groin problem and go through pre-season training for what everybody reckons could be your breakthrough year only to find that the only break you get is to your ankle half-an-hour into the new season. Such can be the painful realities in the life of a professional rugby player.

Charlton v West Brom - Latest team news With no less than nine players out of selection for last weekends visit to the Walkers Stadium, Albion boss Tony Mowbray will be hoping that he can welcome back some of his first team regulars tomorrow for their visit to 3rd placed Charlton Athletic.

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

Razing of New Orleans housing halted (AP) AP - Demolition of three public housing complexes, slated to start this weekend, was halted Friday amid complaints about the scarcity of housing for the poor after Hurricane Katrina.

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.

Poll: "Big Break: Mesquite" Championship Match ... and then there were two. After a surprising elimination in Tuesdays seminfinal "tournament," the final two players still alive in "Big Break: Mesquite" are ready for their championship match...