The NHS will not hit its target of hiring thousands of extra GPs next year, the Health Secretary has admitted.  

Almost half of people suffering with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been dismissed by doctors who claim their illness is psychological. 

Two new species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been discovered in the blood of patients in China.

Herbal teas have a lot of takers nowadays, as more and more people come to know about the potential side effects of caffeinated drinks like regular tea and coffee. 

There is little evidence screen use for children is harmful in itself, guidance from leading paediatricians says.

Researchers have identified two biomarkers that could help in the diagnosis of a heart condition that raises the risk of stroke.

Children in the UK exceed the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year-old by the time they are 10, according to experts. 

It was the news that raised hope for millions of Britons facing age-related blindness – June Brown, the actress who plays Dot Cotton in EastEnders, had been saved from blindness by what was described as a ‘miracle’ eye implant operation. Having...

NHS bosses in England say a new 10-year plan could save up to 500,000 lives by focusing on prevention and early detection. GPs, mental health and community care will get the biggest funding increases. But unions are concerned that staffing shortages...

Spirulina, a 'superfood' made from algae, could help to reduce blood pressure, according to a study.