The BBC's Karishma Vaswani reports on efforts to help people in Vietnam affected by Agent Orange and clean up soil that still contains the toxic compound.

Scientists from the University of Cambridge discover how cat allergies are triggered, in research that could lead to preventative treatments.

Five European wine-producing nations are trying to block Scotland's plans for minimum alcohol pricing, BBC News learns.

Having cancer in the family can increase your chances of developing not only the same cancer but other types too, research suggests.

Psychopaths do not lack empathy, rather they can switch it on at will, according to new research, which could explain how psychopaths can be both callous and charming.

Calls are being made for an inquiry into Welsh NHS care standards and death rates following allegations an elderly patient suffered serious neglect at two south Wales hospitals.

The world's first "test-tube baby", Louise Brown, has paid tribute to the fertility doctors who gave her life as she celebrates her 35th birthday.

A group of MPs has warned that NHS accident and emergency departments in England could reach crisis point this winter unless urgent and sufficient action is taken to deal with the growing demands on the service.