Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.
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Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.
Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer’s.
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.
We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.
David Ince says he “wouldn’t be here today” if it were not for Paul Harrison and others.
Barrister Mark McDonald claims he has the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?
The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.