A "myth-busting" guide challenging negative views of children with disabilities is launched by online parenting network, Mumsnet.

A man and a woman have been arrested over claims they could be planning to take a vulnerable pensioner to end his life at a clinic in Switzerland, say police.

A study carried out by the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has proved that snoring can be reduced simply by performing a singing exercise.

The wide variation in the odds of getting and surviving cancer across the UK has been highlighted by a cancer charity.

Greece needs the money from the sale of state businesses to help fund essential services. Hospitals are starved of essential equipment from latex gloves to hypodermic needles.

Two NHS boards contact thousands of patients as a precaution after a dentist is found to have the HIV infection.

Cultural activities such as dancing, reading and going to the theatre have a "positive impact" on the health of Scots, new research suggests.

The UK will use its presidency of the G8 to hold the first global dementia summit.