The UN's latest assessment of global cases of HIV/Aids shows there has been a further drop in new infections among children.

How muscular you are as a teenager may predict how long you might live, at least if you are a man, findings suggest.

Drinking and obesity levels mean England is one of Europe's few countries still seeing a rise in liver disease deaths, the chief medical officer warns.

Moves to strengthen the use of the Welsh language in health and social care - previously criticised by the British Medical Association - are being unveiled later.

Cancer patients are being let down by the NHS when they need emergency help, a report says.

Owners of Harley Medical Group financially restructures meaning patients can no longer claim compensation for faulty PIP breast implants.

Growing numbers of people in England are dying from liver disease caused by heavy drinking and unhealthy eating, the government's chief medical officer has said.

A substance made by the body when it uses fat as fuel could provide a new drug for treating epilepsy, experts hope.