NHS
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Midwives ‘best’ for low-risk labours
Midwife-led care during labour for women with a low-risk pregnancy should be safe, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Liver disease rethink call
The UK needs a radical new approach to liver disease to prevent the NHS being overwhelmed by growing numbers of patients, experts say today. Read more
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Thousands to be offered vouchers for breast-feeding
Thousands of new mothers are to get a chance to earn vouchers by breast-feeding their babies, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Advice on infant lung disease
Babies with a common lung infection should not be treated with antibiotics, according to draft guidelines published today. Read more
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Call to tackle UK blood pressure problem
A new drive to improve the detection of high blood pressure was launched today in the hope of saving the NHS billions in treatment of diseases such as stroke. Read more
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Winter sickness bug takes grip
Hospitals are already having to close wards because of norovirus sickness, it has been revealed. Read more
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Ovary problem guidelines
New guidelines are published today on the long-term health impact of polycystic ovary syndrome. Read more
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Map shows poor diabetes care
A new interactive map allows patients and health planners to identify the regions of England with the worst diabetes care. Read more
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Screening shake-up call
Many NHS screening programmes are failing to set out fully for the public the risks and benefits of taking part, MPs say today. Read more
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Halve baby deaths – obstetricians
A drive to cut baby deaths across the UK was being launched today. Read more