The number of people facing "long waits" for hospital treatment in England is rising, NHS figures show.

Women who smoke while pregnant should be aware that they are increasing the chance their baby will be born malformed, say experts.

In this week's Scrubbing Up, Dr John Holden, senior medical adviser with UK-wide medical defence organisation MDDUS, says patients should not be afraid to ask their GP to clarify instructions on medication or treatment.

Social climbing could be good for your blood pressure, a study has suggested.

A cross-party group of MPs and peers is urging the NHS to cut the number of hospital beds across England by at least 10%.

Liverpool Primary Care Trust has the highest mortality rate for lung cancer in the country, according to a new report.