Chemicals which interfere with a mosquito's ability to sniff out humans have been developed by researchers in the US.

More than 15,000 people have responded to the government's so-called "listening exercise" on its plan to reform the NHS in England.

Health staff promise patients near the end of their lives to do all they can to preserve their independence, dignity and sense of personal control.

The new head of the International Aids Society is calling for more investment into finding a cure for HIV.

Government changes to the welfare system are having a "devastating" effect on people with mental health problems, campaigners say.

Undercover reporter Joe Casey, who spent five weeks filming serious abuse at a residential hospital, has been speaking about his findings.

Germany struggles to identify the source of a deadly E. coli outbreak that has killed 16 people and left about 470 seriously ill.

The government has pledged to ensure "effective protection" is in place for residents of the UK's biggest care home provider, Southern Cross, which is facing financial difficulties.