Many people over 40 in England are not getting the routine heart health check they are entitled to, figures suggest.

The government is seeking the public's view on the cosmetic surgery industry in an attempt to prevent scandals like that involving PIP breast implants.

An Australian court has upheld the government's new law on mandatory plain packaging for cigarettes in the country.

An inquiry, led by the NHS's medical director Sir Bruce Keogh, is to examine whether the rules governing plastic surgery in England should be tightened.

Scientists say we need sunlight to produce vitamin D but too much tanning can put us at risk of skin cancer.

There may be good news for people looking for an excuse to munch on a couple of squares of chocolate after a review showed the treat could reduce blood pressure.

People from blood groups A, B and AB are more at risk of heart disease than those with blood type O, a study suggests.

Australia's highest court has upheld a new government law on mandatory packaging for cigarettes that removes brand colours and logos from packaging.