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Residents in care homes 'missing out on dental care'24 Jun 2019 00:02Inspectors warn care homes and the NHS to do more to look after the teeth of vulnerable residents.
Aneurin Bevan: Trusts apologise after death of NHS founder's great-nephew24 Jun 2019 14:50The great-nephew of Aneurin Bevan died after a delay in him being offered radiotherapy.
Hundreds more cases in Shropshire baby deaths review24 Jun 2019 18:45New cases are understood to include still births and baby deaths in the final stages of labour.
Gambling addiction clinic to help addicts aged 13 to 2524 Jun 2019 08:03The first National Problem Gambling Clinic, offering support to people aged 13 to 25, is set to open.
Power and endurance training 'key to all-round fitness'23 Jun 2019 01:25Blend of strength and endurance training makes team sport players the fittest of all, a study finds.
Dwarfism drug aims to boost healthy growth22 Jun 2019 05:23Nine-year-old Sam is taking part in a trial of a new drug researchers hope can boost healthy bone growth.

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