Scientists say phenomena linked to near-death experiences are 'the brain gone awry'.

A powerful body which is at the heart of the government's controversial NHS reforms in England begins work on Monday.

Tornado researcher Sam Hall, who has a rare genetic condition, finds herself heading into America's deadliest tornado on a storm-chasing trip.

The Commission on Assisted Dying is to publish its recommendations on whether changes to UK law are needed in the next few weeks.

The charity Scope is taking the relatively unusual step of issuing a £20 million bond - a form of IOU.

Women in England and Wales may soon be given the right to choose Caesarean section on the NHS

The doctor who spoke out about unsafe practices at the hospital that treated baby Peter Connelly before he died has said health professionals need to be able to speak out about concerns.