Healthy people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke could be doing more harm than good, warn researchers.

Nicotine patches may improve the memory of elderly people experiencing the earliest symptoms of dementia, say researchers.

The risk of a heart attack is increased shortly after bereavement, findings show.

NHS staff in England must adapt their roles to ensure they promote good health under plans being published.

Thousands in the UK suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder - but don't get the help they need, says an expert.

Scientists at the University of Glasgow say they have discovered a key genetic indicator of how long an individual will live.

Health watchdogs call a meeting amid concerns over service reductions at community hospitals and minor injuries units in north Wales during the winter.

New research suggests that taking an aspirin every day, which is commonly thought to reduce the risk of heart attacks, could be doing more harm than good. Professor Kausik Ray explains.