Thousands of cancer patients are struggling to manage their treatment and recovery because they get no support from family or friends, a charity says.

Increasing numbers of smokers have started using electronic cigarettes since the first ban on smoking in enclosed public places was introduced, almost seven years ago.

Lord Winston, the IVF pioneer, and Alan Clamp, chief executive of the Human Tissue Authority, debate whether Britain's four medical research regulators are wasting taxpayers' money and holding back breakthroughs with excessive red tape.

Eat less and live longer is the simple mantra put forward by followers of calorie-restricted diets. But does it work?

All processed beef products are safe to eat but there is likely to be more unwelcome news of contamination in the ongoing horsemeat scandal, the government says.

The leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats claims the NHS in Wales is so stretched it risks a scandal similar to that at Stafford Hospital.

A legal challenge over plans to end child heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary reaches the High Court.

Gamblers in Wales spend £1.5bn in a year on electronic gambling machines in bookmakers and casinos.