Up to 24,000 deaths from diabetes could be avoided in England every year, if patients and doctors controlled the condition better, says report.

Leading doctors and academics say imposing a minimum price on alcohol could help save thousands of lives.

Many people with dementia are being cheated out of their money, according to the Alzheimer's Society.

Hairier skin may be the key to avoiding being bitten by bed bugs, claim Sheffield academics.

As many as 15% of sufferers of dementia have been the victim of financial con artists, according to a charity.

Obesity has risen slightly in children aged 10 and 11 in England, according to new data.

Ministers have recommitted themselves to overhauling the social care system in England amid fears reforms could be kicked into the long grass.

Two breast cancer patients were among those who had operations cancelled at Llandough Hospital after copper cables from a back generator were stolen.