Elderly people are being encouraged to get regular eye tests as a way of preventing falls.

Undercover footage shot by BBC Wales shows a shop breaking the law by selling powerful drugs to a schoolgirl and telling her how to consume them.

A Canadian couple too poor to grow their own medical marijuana should have their growing operation funded by the province of Nova Scotia, reports say.

A paediatric cardiologist wins High Court bid to prevent hearsay evidence being used in disciplinary proceedings over child abuse claims.

Officials are warning of an outbreak of scarlet fever in Hong Kong, linked to two deaths.

Doctors at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor are using video over the internet to help dialysis patients in the comfort of their own homes.

Clare Forbes has completed marathons and hikes despite losing both her legs as a result of meningitis, which left her in a coma for six months.

A new app for smartphones, designed by the Scottish NHS, has become one of the most popular free medical apps available for download.