Up in smoke: £150m of medicines a year

Unused medication returned to chemists is not redispensed but incinerated – at a huge cost to the NHS

Dr Dillner’s health dilemmas: How do I get the right treatment for depression?

New research suggests mental health issues are more common than previously thought, but that people aren't getting the help they need

US healthcare industry confronts unrestrained waste to cut costs

Wasteful tests and unnecessary equipment make the US top in healthcare spending. But some are trying to change the tide

‘I guess I’m having a heart attack’

When the pain began, Rafael Garcia-Navarro refused to admit what was happening. In this astonishing memoir, he describes how facing death changed his life

Men’s health: why it’s time for a new approach

Most men know about the risks they take with their health, but seem to fear their doctor's verdict, says GP Ayan Panja

Medical body in fight to extend HPV vaccination to gay men

Including young homosexuals would reduce deaths from preventable cancers and lessen demand for costly treatments, writes Barry Neild

Is calling NHS 111 better than calling NHS Direct?

The government plans to replace the nurse-staffed NHS Direct line with the new service, in which people without such extensive medical training will answer your calls. So how do they differ?

IVF treatment extended to women up to age 42 on NHS

Regulator proposes change to current age limit of 39 for women deemed to have no chance of conceiving by other means

How new technology is helping deliver sexual health services

Text services, apps and social media are being used to provide advice and information to young people. Rachel Williams reports

A working life: the sleep disorder specialist

A sleep disorder where you kick or snore your way through the night can drive people to the verge of divorce. Meet Dr Peter Venn whose mission is to restore peace