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Botulinum toxin, one of the deadliest poisons known to man, surprisingly has an up side - not only can it keep wrinkles at bay, but it can also help some children walk.
In November 2001, one of the biggest peace marches since the 60's attracted tens of thousands of people, protesting against the West's involvement in the war in Afghanistan.
Undergoing brain surgery whilst fully conscious may sound like the stuff of nightmares, but it's exactly what one Englishman did in an attempt to control his Parkinson's Disease.
Being born is a dangerous business. One of the risks is brain haemorrhage which can lead to hydrocephalus or water on the brain. Now a doctor in England has developed a way to limit the damage - by washing the baby's brain.
One in 20,000 children around the world have a genetic condition that means they're born without functional fingers. A new technique can give these children useful hands.
Back in June 2001, a series of race riots erupted in several of the country’s northern mill towns. Here, we visit Burnley in the aftermath of one of these riots, witnessing the destruction wreaked on both communities.
The fear of losing a breast to cancer can be devastating. A surgeon in London is reconstructing the breast at the same time as removing the cancer - leaving only a tiny scar.
Shan Herian was blind for 26 years, and had never seen his wife and children. An extraordinary operation, using one of his own teeth, has given him back his sight.
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