Scientists claim they have made significant progress in treating endometriosis. A painful condition, it afflicts 10 to 15% of women and is due to tissue that lines the womb growing elsewhere in the pelvis.

On tests using mice, the scientists discovered the abnormal growth was promoted by iron.

The federal government approves Massachusetts' new universal health insurance program, the first of its kind in the country.

The state will continue to receive $385 million annually for the next two years. The program is expected to help 500,000 people obtain affordable insurance.

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use high-strength hydrogen peroxide products for medicinal purposes.

The FDA says products marketed as "35 Percent Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide," can cause serious harm or death when ingested.

Health experts warn there has been a global increase of people susceptible to polio because of not being exposed to the disease previously. Unvaccinated and absence of exposure to the virus makes adults most at risk.

Reports say that there are 19 confirmed and 150 suspected polio cases in Namibia. The country had been polio-free since 1995.

Scientists warn against cannabis therapy and recommends on improving the body's own pain relief system. Using plant cannabinoids means a less targeted therapy and more unwanted side-effects.

The scientists contend that the human body has its own endocannabinoid system which manages pain, hunger and anxiety.