Insurance firms eye top-up market
Insurance bosses believe there is a lucrative market opening up to sell policies to NHS patients after the decision to lift the top-ups ban.
Premature births 'are increasing'
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of babies being born prematurely in England, a charity has warned.
Revamp of 'failing' health plans
Ministers are preparing to completely revamp their strategy to tackling health inequalities in what is being interpreted as an admission of failure.
Conman's French missionary claim
A man claiming to be a French missionary and in poor health cons another man out of hundreds of pounds, police say.
Watchdog looks at 'confusing' NHS
Patients are asked for experiences of the NHS by a finance watchdog, which it says can be complex and confusing.
Kim schedule 'returns to normal'
New images and reports of North Korea's Kim Jong-il suggest a return to normal activity, Seoul says, after a suspected illness.
Migraines 'mean less cancer risk'
Women who suffer regular migraines may face a much lower risk of breast cancer, say researchers.
Obama's uphill task on US economy
Barack Obama will enter office with the US economy facing its most serious problems since the Depression.
Cancer genetic blueprint revealed
Scientists say they have worked out the complete genetic blueprint of a cancer for the first time.
Probiotics 'may stop pneumonia'
Friendly bacteria could be used to protect critically ill patients from developing pneumonia, scientists believe.
Father of raped girl speaks out
The father of a girl raped by a man who absconded from a mental health unit says the whole family was failed by the system.
Anorexic treatment delay concern
Delays in the treatment of an anorexic teenager from Norfolk who & #34;wasted away & #34; are criticised.
Marching orders for Poppy Appeal
A Poppy Appeal stall in Nottinghamshire is forced to move because of health and safety issues.
The day Jamie Oliver got a grilling
A look at what happened when TC chef Jamie Oliver arrived in Westminster to given evidence to MPs as part of their inquiry into health inequalities.
Oliver warns over unhealthy diets
The economic downturn could lead to people eating more unhealthy food, TV chef Jamie Oliver says.
Cash for alcohol black spot areas
The 20 areas in England most blighted by alcohol problems are to be targeted as part of a £7 million initiative.
Vitamin 'may be Alzheimer's aid'
Vitamin B3 may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease - and even boost memory in healthy people.
'Distressing' top-ups ban lifted
The ban on topping up NHS care by paying for extra drugs privately is to be lifted under plans drawn up by ministers in England.
Safety fears over nanocosmetics
Cosmetics containing tiny & #34;nano & #34; particles are being used widely despite unresolved issues surrounding their safety, a consumer watchdog warns.
Cancer patients 'not taking drug'
Many breast cancer patients are risking their lives by failing to take the tamoxifen they are prescribed, research suggests.