Scientists grow living muscle in the lab that heals by itself - a significant step in tissue engineering.

The NHS is facing the biggest challenge in its history because of the squeeze on its budget, says its new boss on his first day in the job.

Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables every day, rather than the five currently recommended, could significantly cut the risk of death, researchers say.

A group of doctors write an open letter to the Scotch Whisky Association asking it to drop its opposition to minimum price rules for alcohol.

An ex-Labour health minister suggests people in England pay a £10 monthly membership charge to use NHS services.

Cuts to animal health surveillance mean Britain is at a much greater risk of outbreaks of devastating diseases such as "mad cow disease", experts say.

Cuts to animal health surveillance mean Britain is at a much greater risk of outbreaks of devastating diseases such as BSE, warn experts.

Rule change means that local authorities can offer people who need home care cash for them to organise it themselves.