Taller women have a slightly higher risk of ovarian cancer, according to a review of evidence.

There is no evidence that metal-on-metal hip replacements increase the risk of cancer, a study suggests.

A doctor who did not tell his police and health trust employers he carried out a "mercy killing" in Spain is struck off.

Dentist asking questions about drinking habits could help to identify patients' serious health problems, says a Cardiff professor.

The Office of Fair Trading asks the Competition Commission to open an investigation into the UK's private healthcare market.

The number of GPs who believe the government's health reforms in England will improve patient care is falling, a BBC poll suggests.