Breast implant surgeons do not put women first

Sarah Wollaston: Surgeons who profit from the breast implant industry must be made fully accountable

Breast implants scandal: Andrew Lansley orders new review of dangers

Health secretary asks for study of risks posed by faulty French implants after new information leaves him 'worried'

Patients should have online access to medical records, says report

Changes would enable patients to view their whole medical history and study results of diagnostic tests

Disability benefit cuts: a disaster waiting to happen

The case of Sue Marsh, whose application for Disability Living Allowance was rejected despite having a debilitating disease, has highlighted the dangers of the Coalition's welfare reforms

Quarter of UK women had underage sex, report finds

About 27% of women between 16 and 24 had intercourse before they reached age of consent, according annual health survey

Does David Cameron’s ‘full-bladder technique’ work?

The prime minister conducted his EU negotiations while intentionally 'desperate for a pee', to achieve maximum focus. What do the experts think?

Private healthcare market criticised over lack of competition

OFT says patients are not given enough information about costs, with additional fees for PMI policyholders a particular concern

Genital warts vaccination to be offered to schoolgirls

Doctors welcome news and predict that genital warts could be eradicated among heterosexuals within 20 years

Winter fuel alarm prompts Leeds ‘die-in’ outside Harvey Nicks

Protest highlights serious concern - and helps prompt over-60s who don't need that £200 to give it to those who do

Berlusconi says he’ll back his successor – for now. Not a very cheery scenario

Alexander Chancellor: The deposed prime minister can deprive the new government of parliamentary support whenever he likes