Plucking hairs in a precise pattern can make more pop up in their place in mice, a US study shows, but it is uncertain if this applies to humans.

The burden of disease has changed remarkably over the past century, challenging how the health service is run. But what will the coming decades bring?

Being overweight cuts the risk of dementia, while underweight people face the highest risk, according to a study involving nearly two million Britons.

Doctors and nurses who treated cancer patient Ashya King criticise his parents while speaking out for the first time in a BBC documentary.

A substantial proportion of Ebola survivors are likely to face further health issues - including eye and joint problems, the WHO warns.