Some dentists are misleading their patients about their right to NHS treatment, so the patients pay for more expensive private ones instead.

The funding gap for reforming social care in England could be plugged by raiding the NHS surplus or restricting access to benefits such as the winter fuel allowance, experts say.

Nasa scientists believe they have found a way to spot osteoporosis bone loss at the earliest stages of the disease.

Some dentists are misleading patients over their right to NHS treatment so they will pay for private treatment instead, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has found.

Aspirin and other similar painkillers may protect against skin cancer, experts believe.

More women are having multiple abortions, according to statistics for England and Wales.

The Royal Victoria Hospital's cardiac unit is to be deep cleaned following an outbreak of a bacterial infection.

Multiple sclerosis is not slowed down by cannabis - although it helps ease symptoms - a major Plymouth-based trial concludes.