Health News

Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.

The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.

GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.

Doctors may soon be able to patch up damaged bones and joints anywhere in the body with a simple shot in the arm.

Drinking alcohol can reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, a study has found

Obesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.

The government announces a £50m fund aimed at giving patients access to cancer drugs sooner.

Rugby ruling bodies are concerned after a BBC investigation finds some players are failing to report head injuries suffered in matches.

A Spanish man who underwent the world's first full face transplant reveals his new look before TV cameras.

Specialist teams are needed to look after patients with a neglected type of cancer, says the health body NICE.