Babies born in hospitals in England at the weekends have a "significantly" greater chance of dying than those born on weekdays, researchers say.

Stimulant drugs like Ritalin should be used judiciously in hyperactive children because they can have unpleasant side effects, say experts.

Family doctors must tell the DVLA about any patients who continue to drive when they are medically unfit to do so, says the General Medical Council.

A new scheme to help wine drinkers cut down on their alcohol consumption is being introduced in East Dunbartonshire.

People should have a right to palliative care according to the findings of the Scottish Parliament committee.

There were an estimated 43,900 excess deaths in England and Wales last winter, the highest number in 15 years.

The government has agreed to talks at Acas in the junior doctors' dispute - but the strikes have not been called off.