Measles cases in London rose to 721 last year compared to 424 in 2007, the Health Protection Agency says.

That you can cure a hangover, lose most body heat through the head and will put on weight if eating late at night are among six myths rubbished by US researchers.

A look at what's making the headlines in Thursday's morning newspapers.

The full moon has long been blamed for sending people mad and women into labour in popular folklore, but is there any truth to the notion.

Measles cases in England and Wales have topped 1,000 in a year for the first time in more than a decade, figures show.

A Bible that resembles a glossy coffee table magazine joins a manga version and a Lego gospel. But how do Christians feel about these attempts to spread the word?

Millions of pounds is being spent promoting Yorkshire and the Humber region as a must-see spot for tourists.

In the closing minutes of World War I, the ceasefire within touching distance, a handful of troops died. As the 90th anniversary of the Armistice approaches, who were these men?

The head of the Financial Services Authority warns the City that the era of light-touch regulation is over.

What is probably the oldest known Bible is being digitised, reuniting its scattered parts for the first time in 160 years ago. But it is markedly different from its modern equivalent. What's left out?

Head of education at the Royal Society quits after saying creationism should be discussed in science lessons.

Widely believed in the United States, creationism - the belief that God created the earth and man in six days - is enjoying a resurgence of support in the UK, say its followers and its critics.

Eight Republican voters from across the US look ahead to the convention and reflect on the state of the party and their candidate John McCain.

US presidential hopeful Barack Obama hits back at a TV ad labelling him as a celebrity who may not be ready to lead.

It is 20 years since a key scientific paper appearing to support the basic theory of homeopathy appeared in a leading journal.

It wasn't just the Twin Towers that collapsed on September 11. A third World Trade Center tower that wasn't hit by the planes also fell. As a report into Tower 7 prepares to publish its findings, Mike Rudin considers why many people have refused to believe the official explanation.

Chicago residents share tips about how to avoid coming under attack by dive-bombing blackbirds.

Ukraine's president says he hopes the country can be put on the path to Nato membership this year.

England captain Jamie Peacock says young Super League players should be sent abroad to toughen up and learn about life.

Ad Breakdown looks at the dancing Thunderbird, and wonders if it's already destined to be this year's gorilla.