Feet home to more than 100 fungi

Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.

Iodine lack 'may lower UK baby IQs'

Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers who studied 1,000 families.

Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB

Vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant TB in the lab, scientists reveal.

A&E threat to Royal Glamorgan

The Royal Glamorgan hospital in Llantrisant could stop treating the most serious accident and emergency cases as part of a major NHS shake-up in south Wales.

NHS boss set to retire next year

The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year.

A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs

A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.

Flu drug bill 'shocking waste'

The government squandered taxpayers' money on a drug to treat flu, a public spending watchdog says.

Two win sickness benefit challenge

Two people with mental health problems win a legal challenge against the government tests for sickness benefit.

Deadly virus kills Tunisian man

A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa.

Specialist hospital care plans due

A major shake-up for specialist hospital services, including A&E, will be announced later by five health boards in south Wales.

Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'

Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.

Bipolar woman's battle for abortion

The High Court in London is judging whether a pregnant woman with bipolar disorder has the mental capacity to request an abortion.

NHS urged to improve use of drips

The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn.

Chief inspector of GPs post created

A chief inspector of GPs is to be appointed as part of a push to improve services outside of hospitals, ministers are set to announce.

Premature babies have 'brain arrest'

Premature birth may interrupt vital brain development processes, medical scans reveal.

Charity air ambulance takes to skies

Scotland's first charity-funded air ambulance helicopter, which is based in Perth, goes operational.

Barefoot running injury concern

The trend for barefoot running could lead to injuries in some runners, a small study suggests.

Care of the dying 'litmus test'

People need a choice about where they die, say campaigners

Revision techniques - the good, the OK and the useless

Why advice about revising might need to be revised

VIDEO: Iodine deficiency 'may lower IQs'

Mild iodine deficiency during pregnancy could be dimming the intellect of some babies born in the UK, say researchers.

VIDEO: Making theatre more autism-friendly

The National Theatre of Scotland is staging an autism-friendly performance of its latest show for children.

VIDEO: Hunt blames A&E crisis on Labour

The health secretary has blamed increased pressure on A&E services on Labour's "disastrous changes" to the GP contract in 2004.

VIDEO: Mother: 'I made informed decision'

In light of a new report into cot deaths, a mother has defended her choice to let her baby sleep in her bed.

AUDIO: Methadone 'an emotional painkiller'

Its estimated that the cost to society of treating drug addicts with methadone in England alone is £3.6 billion a year

VIDEO: NHS 'falling into chaos and crisis'

Members of Britain's largest trade union, Unite, are holding a rally outside Parliament in protest over changes to the NHS.