British scientists develop a new way to create an entirely synthetic vaccine which does not rely on using live infectious virus, meaning it is much safer.

British scientists have developed a new, safer, method of creating vaccines using a particle accelerator, according to research published in the PLOS pathogens journal.

The NHS is not doing enough to help people with mental health conditions quit smoking, an influential group of doctors has warned.

Doctors' leaders write to NHS bosses urging a delay in the launch in England of a new non-emergency telephone advice line after problems during trials.

Weight loss after gastric band surgery may partly be caused by changes to micro-organisms that live in the gut, say US researchers.

Consultant speak out and warn that accident and emergency departments are at the point of meltdown with patients are dying as a result.

New York City is marking 10 years since its ban on smoking in indoor public places, with officials saying the measure has prevented 10,000 premature deaths.

Some 300 deaths at a Brazilian hospital are being studied for possible links to a doctor already charged with seven murders.