A shortlist of environmental factors that may contribute to the risk of developing dementia is drawn up by experts.

New figures show the number of people being admitted to hospitals in England has increased by a third in the last five years.

People who experience frequent drops in blood pressure or dizziness when suddenly standing up are at increased risk of dementia, scientists say.

A "race" to make babies from three people is a major worry, duping couples and a dangerous experiment on mums and babies, warn scientists and ethicists.

The mother of a three-year-old boy has described the terrible moments when he got flu last winter, as health officials urge people to come forward for vaccination.

Some hospitals and GP practices in England and Scotland are failing to carry out recommended HIV checks, a BBC investigation finds.