Metal-on-metal hip replacements have a much higher failure rate than other options and "should not be implanted", say researchers.

The Royal College of GPs has indicated it is willing to work again with the government on implementing changes to the NHS in England, it emerges

A diet high in red meat can shorten life expectancy, according to researchers at Harvard Medical School.

As a new study highlights major variations in diabetes-related foot amputation rates, Barbara Young, chief executive of Diabetes UK, explains why action is needed to cut rates of preventable amputations.

There were 199 lower limb diabetes related amputations in Northern Ireland between March 2010 and April 2011.

Plans are expected to be unveiled later to provide around £100m support for the medical technology and pharmaceutical industry in Wales.

About 75 people attending sexually transmitted disease clinics in the UK have been incorrectly diagnosed with syphilis, public health officials have warned.

Metal-on-metal total hip replacements have a much higher failure rate than other options and "should not be implanted", say researchers.