Solo life ups gene dementia risk

People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests.

Brain tumours 'forgotten cancer'

More funding needs to be ploughed into research into the "forgotten cancer" of brain tumours, campaigners say.

Patient safety 'still threatened'

Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety.

Fergus On Flu

The H1N1 vaccine is ready, but you can't have it yet