Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm child behavioural or mental development, reports a study reports

Men should be offered a screening test for prostate cancer in their mid- to late-40s, researchers say.

A targeted MMR vaccination campaign begins later, starting with more than 2,000 pupils at five comprehensives in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

Scientists have designed a super-grip sticking plaster covered with microscopic needles to heal surgical wounds.

Lara Lewington talks to cosmetic firms keen to show there really is science behind the beauty claims.

A scientist who faked research data for experimental anti-cancer drugs is the first person in the UK to be jailed under scientific safety laws.

The head of Scotland's NHS announces he is leaving his post to take up a job at a not-for-profit health institute in America.

About 10% of doctors in the Forest of Dean are retiring early in protest at policy changes, a former GP says.