Prof Cathy Warwick, chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives, outlines her fears about the "commercialisation of childbirth"

Although dementia is more common in women, it appears men are at higher risk of the earliest signs of the disease, according to latest research.

The death rate from heart attacks in England has halved in the last decade, says an Oxford University study.

Alcohol related deaths in the UK have increased slight between 2009 and 2010, according to official figures.

The Today programme's Andrew Hosken reports concerns have been raised that a deficiency in Vitamin D could have a connection to sudden infant death syndrome.

Shadow health minister Diane Abbott has resigned from a cross-party group on counselling given to pregnant women by abortion providers.

Debbie Lewis had her PIP breast implants removed after they ruptured and leaked

Doctors are being told they can no longer sign contracts that contain gagging orders, in new guidance issued by the medical regulator.