Nineteen NHS trusts have been referred to ministers after auditors raised concerns about their financial health.

The government has a "casual attitude" to the human form of "mad cow disease", MPs warn, while ministers say the issue is treated "extremely seriously".

Taking paracetamol for lower back pain does not improve recovery time or provide any greater pain relief than using a placebo, scientists say.

The timing of when a girl reaches puberty is controlled by hundreds of genes, say scientists.

Smoking, drinking and drug use among secondary school pupils have more than halved over the past 10 years, figures show.

A review of morning-after contraceptive pills has concluded that they are suitable for heavier women.

The 12-hour waiting time target for Northern Ireland A&E units was breached more than 700 times between April and June, according to the latest figures.

Taxpayers could be hit with a £700m bill after the government reportedly loses a legal fight with Fujitsu.