Ministers have announced that hospitals should allow the use of mobile phones by patients.

NICE has said it is to change its approval process for drugs for terminally ill patients.

Most NHS hospitals in Scotland will no longer charge fees for using car parks.

Winter illness pressures have seen GPs inundated with patients over the festive period.

Patients will be allowed to comment on GP standards on the NHS Choices website.

Can playing golf damage hearing?

Golfers are warned by doctors that they could be risking their hearing for their sport.

Detox claims a 'myth'

Scientists warn claims about detoxing are 'meaningless'.

Deadly 'superflu' hits Britain

Scientists have said a drug-resistant form of flu, the H1N1 virus, is circulating in Britain.

Government campaign targets obesity

The government has launched a new drive to target obesity rates in England.

Alcohol abuse in young 'soaring'

Figures show that hospital admissions among young people due to alcohol abuse are rising.

New dengue treatment hope

Humans could be protected from dengue fever by infecting the mosquitoes carrying it with a parasite.

New kidney storage method tested

Cold perfusion shows a better rate of successful transplant than cold storage.

Jaw condition linked to dental drug

A study has linked a necrotic jaw condition to a drug used for osteoporosis in the jaw.

Drug reverses transplant rejection

A study has found a drug used for cancer treatment has been found to reverse transplant rejection.

Doctor creates 'healthy' wine

An Australian doctor claims to have created the world’s healthiest wine.