There has been an "alarming absence" of progress in the reform of care for people with learning disabilities in England, a review concludes.

The findings of an independent report into what became the biggest UK inquiry into alleged abuse at care homes are being published.

Some herbal food supplements do not contain what they claim on the label, a study finds.

It may be possible to "soften-up" cancer cells before hitting them with chemotherapy drugs, researchers suggest.

Health services in Rotherham still have a "lack of understanding" about who should be dealing with child abuse, a new report says.

The voice of a vulnerable 16-year-old who died from a constipation-induced heart attack "was not heard" despite seven agencies being involved in her care, a a serious case review finds.

The goal to get life-saving HIV treatment to 15 million people by the end of 2015 has been met, says the United Nations Aids agency.

NHS England says it is taking urgent action to tackle the over-prescribing of psychotropic drugs to people with learning disabilities.