Ultrasound treatments could be used to prevent a common kidney complication than can arise after surgery, researchers suggest.

Japanese cosmetics giant Kanebo has apologised after more than 4,000 customers across Asia complained of developing patches on their skin after using its skin lightening products.

How Salford Royal, a hospital which once received zero stars in the Healthcare Commission's ratings, became one of England's top performing hospitals.

The number of women being offered a breast cancer genetic test on the NHS in Wales could treble within the next few years, a genetics expert says.

Dr Rosemary Leonard and former sufferer from depression, Katie Siobhan, discuss the hurdles of getting the right help for the condition, as research suggests a seven per cent increase in the number of people being prescribed anti-depressants in the last year.

Ash Soni of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, warns motorists to check their prescription drugs before driving.

Scientists at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory develop an "exoskeleton" to help improve hand movement following a stroke.

A "simple" test to predict which patients are most at risk from the C. diff infection is developed by scientists at Exeter University.