The brains of people with autism are chemically different to healthy ones, according to researchers.

As the government's listening process over proposed NHS changes comes to an end, the BMA will demand that the government withdraw or rewrite the plans.

Serious concerns are raised by the NHS care regulator after some hospitals failed to meet legal standards for looking after elderly patients.

The government's health plans need changing so much that the entire bill may need to be withdrawn, doctors say.

Dogs can help reduce stress in parents of children with lifelong developmental disability autism, a study suggests.

An alcohol charity's claims of a "silent epidemic" of heavy drinking among the elderly in Wales are challenged by a drinks industry body.

A Scottish hospital is severely criticised over the care of an 80-year-old woman with dementia.

Serious concerns have been raised by the NHS care regulator about the way some hospitals in England look after elderly patients.