NHS
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Multiple birth guidelines call for extra care
New UK guidelines today will set out how hospitals should care for women with multiple pregnancies, such as those carrying twins and triplets. Read more
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National bowel cancer campaign planned
A England-wide bowel cancer awareness campaign is to be launched, it has been announced. Read more
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More HIV testing urged on quarter century anniversary
Widespread testing for HIV could be introduced to reverse Britain’s "woefully inadequate" approach to preventing the spread of the disease, senior politicians said today. Read more
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Maternal death problem "urgent"
Failings in UK maternity care that lead to death require urgent attention, experts warned today. Read more
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Sweeping changes to women’s health care urged
Radical changes to the structure of maternity services and care of women in the UK were proposed yesterday. Read more
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Challenge to water advice
A British doctor has challenged advice that tells people to drink more water. Read more
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Allergy shock treatment plan
Proposals to improve the care of people who suffer severe anaphylactic <!allergic> reactions were published today in the UK. Read more
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National time bomb for diabetes complications
Diabetes in England and Wales is a "time bomb" waiting to happen, according to figures published today. Read more
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End cowboy hypnosis – practitioners
The NHS should make more use of hypnosis – and save patients from "cowboys", practitioners said today. Read more
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Guidelines urge improved HIV testing
The British National Health Service was urged today to improve rates of HIV testing as new figures show the dangerous virus continues to spread in high-risk groups. Read more