Blood vessel changes linked to poor health later in life can be spotted within a few years in boys born small, say scientists.

'Don't drink water unless you are thirsty'

The government has set out more details on how it will be introducing five-year MOTs for doctors.

Doctors are told to cut the number of prescriptions they hand out to help save the NHS millions of pounds a year.

HIV is being spread because doctors overlook symptoms which could reveal the infection, a charity claims.

Ministers tell the drinks industry it must act more responsibly or face new laws governing the sale of alcohol.

Campaigners say a cut in average daily salt consumption in the UK could help save lives - but people still eat too much.

Playing the drums for a rock band requires the stamina of a Premiership footballer, research suggests.

Scientists say a drug to treat aggressive prostate cancer may be the most significant advance in the field for 70 years.

Strict loan conditions have been blamed for thousands of extra TB deaths in eastern Europe and former Soviet republics.