A health campaign is urging people not to ignore heartburn, because it could be a sign of stomach or oesophageal cancer.

The popularity of cosmetic surgery in the UK has plummeted in 2014, figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons show.

Nine of Scotland's 14 health boards say they are facing increased demand from people with hearing loss.

Almost half of people in Wales believe the Welsh NHS performs just as well as the health service in England while another 15% think it performs better, a new poll for BBC Wales suggests.

The NHS is under too much pressure "rescuing" people from illnesses through smoking, drinking and poor diet, the health minister warns.

A study links commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such as insomnia and hay-fever, to dementia.