The time children spend outdoors could be one factor which reduces their risk of being short-sighted, research suggests.

The NHS needs to "urgently" develop the tools and expertise need to take advantage of a revolution in genetic testing, a report says.

A report by MPs says the NHS in England is wasteful in the way it buys and deploys its most expensive equipment.

Pathologist Dr Ian Proctor explains why smoking might be under-reported as a cause of death on death certificates.

The sale, supply and impact of so-called "legal highs" should be more controlled, the government's drugs advisers recommend.

Obesity problems cost the UK £4.2bn a year and affects one in four people, Emma Burnell explained her battle with her weight.

More than a quarter of adults, aged between 16 and 64, in Scotland are obese, according to official figures.

Peers debating the controversial health bill raise concerns about the ambiguity of the role of the health secretary under the NHS reforms.