A quarter of people with diabetes do not get the kidney checks they need to detect early signs of damage, a charity suggests.

The first ever 'dementia dogs', specially trained to help people with early-stage dementia, have started work in Scotland.

The first ever "dementia dogs", specially trained to help people with early-stage dementia, start work.

The EU is trying to regulate the sale of electronic cigarettes - used by some as an aid to quitting smoking - by classifying them as medicines.

The UK's data watchdog fines NHS Surrey £200,000 for improper disposal of sensitive patient details.

Neighbourhood Watch groups in England could provide companionship and practical support to pensioners, under an idea being considered by ministers.

Recruitment of students to work on the new NHS non-emergency telephone service in Kent is criticised.

Anti-smoking campaigner Deborah Arnott from ASH believes plain packets will stop children taking up the habit.