Babies who are delivered through Caesarean section are twice as likely to become obese than those born traditionally, US research suggests.

People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.

A growing number of primary care trusts are placing restrictions on access to eye surgery, figures obtained by campaigners show.

Why doctors should talk more about death

Two prescription gluten-free pizza bases can cost the NHS as much as £35, BBC Newsnight has learned.

Surgeon Aimee Di Marco demonstrates how a digital cadaver on a touchscreen dissection table can be used to teach students and plan operations.

Member states of the WHO, meeting in Geneva, are expected to declare polio a global public health emergency, and will launch one last push to finally eradicate the disease.

Plans to introduce minimum drink pricing in Scotland are expected to be passed by the Scottish Parliament.