Locked-in syndrome patient Tony Nicklinson discusses research suggesting most people with the condition are happy

The number of people admitted to hospital for obesity related reason in England rose by more than 30% last year, NHS figures show.

Doctors' leaders are warning that flaws in the government's Health and Social Care Bill could threaten the confidentiality of patient records.

Harry Dhillon, who has suffered from a stammer since adolescence, talks about the impact of the film The King's Speech for people like him, and the bravery of King George VI.

Health experts warn that a rise in bedbug infestations in Scotland is becoming a "major public health issue".

The majority of people with locked-in syndrome are happy, a small study suggests.

The drug Avastin should not be used to treat secondary cancer, the NHS drugs advisory body in England and Wales says.

A Cambridgeshire man whose breast cancer was diagnosed after a DIY accident is campaigning to raise awareness of the disease in men.