A type of diabetes drug may provide a glimmer of hope in the fight against Parkinson's disease, research in the journal Plos One suggests.

Having regular sugary drinks can increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, even for slim people, researchers say.

Data from tests on the most promising drug used in treating people with Alzheimer's disease will be presented at a conference later.

There should be substantial new investment in the NHS in England, two think tanks say.

There has been a 75% rise in the number of patients waiting for appointments at Belfast's Musgrave Park Hospital over the past two years, the BBC learns.