Roy Hayim describes what it was like being paralysed and unable to communicate

A groundbreaking deal for a private firm to run a struggling NHS hospital is expected to be confirmed later.

Scientists discover a new way of communicating with brain damaged patients who appear to be in a vegetative state.

Sexual health experts say they are deeply concerned about several outbreaks of syphilis among heterosexual teenagers.

The key which allows all malaria parasites to infect red blood cells has been identified by researchers at the Sanger Institute in Cambridge.

NHS officials are to meet to discuss the possible night-time closure of Stafford Hospital's accident and emergency unit.

Laws banning brand labels on cigarette packaging are passed by the Australian Senate, their last key hurdle before coming into effect.

Health managers meet to discuss wide-ranging and potentially controversial changes to the NHS in Wales.