Scientists say they have developed a breath-test that can accurately tell if a person has bowel cancer.

The sperm count of French men fell by a third between 1989 and 2005, a study suggests.

More babies who are born prematurely - before 26 weeks gestation - are surviving than ever before, according to a detailed study of births in England.

There needs to be more awareness of the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, so it can be detected more quickly to prevent children from becoming seriously unwell.

The number of men in the UK undergoing breast reduction surgery is continuing to rise.

Smoking may worsen a hangover after drinking heavily, a US study suggests, although the reason why remains unclear.

Hospital staff must be trained on the importance of patients' dignity, a charity says, after an MP claimed her husband "died like a battery hen".

A bid is being made to bring in a new law which would give the Welsh government the right to recover the costs of treating asbestos-related illness from businesses and insurers.