NHS
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Babies get tummy bug vaccine
Infants in Britain are to be vaccinated against a common gastrointestinal bug, it has been announced. Read more
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Baby boom threat to maternity care
England is facing a new baby boom – and hospitals are not gearing up to meet it, midwives claimed today. Read more
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Breast screening saves lives – report
Thousands of women every year have treatment they do not need for breast cancer because of screening – but hundreds of others have their lives saved, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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Whooping cough outbreak gathers pace
Ten infants have now died from whooping cough this year as an outbreak continues to gather pace across the UK, according to new figures. Read more
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How web boosts GP consultations
Patients who search the web for information about their health can gain more from GP consultations than others, experts say today. Read more
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Double stigma of dementia
People with dementia are dying in misery because of a "double stigma", campaigners warn today. Read more
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Electronic cigarettes may help smoke addicts
Health professionals are to be told they can allow patients who have trouble giving up smoking to use electronic cigarettes, it was announced today. Read more
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New advice outlines the impact of psoriasis
The first clinical guideline on psoriasis is published by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) today. Read more
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Routine health check don’t save lives – experts
A UK programme of giving middle-aged people health MOTs was cast into doubt today by a major global study. Read more
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Britain seeks dementia lead
Britain is seeking to take the lead in promoting global research into dementia amid claims of a lack of investment in tackling the problem, it has been announced. Read more