Lung cancer cases in women are continuing to rise, according to figures released by Cancer Research UK.

Manipulating memories of drug use may help reformed addicts avoid a return to a life of drug abuse, according to scientists in China.

Three babies have died from complications linked to whooping cough so far in England and Wales this year, health experts say.

How to manage access to GPs

The government is considering plans to strip all branding from cigarette packs sold in England in a bid to make smoking appear less attractive.

Prototype contact lenses designed to offer troops enhanced vision are ordered by the US Department of Defense's research lab.

Watching the television, browsing the internet and sending texts all at the same time may improve people's ability to deal with some tasks, according to researchers.

The NHS has been accused of creating a postcode lottery for IVF treatment, as one in six couples who are affected by infertility turn to private clinics for help.