Families fear maternity review lacks independence as chair named
The other members of the panel have not been named, amid concerns about independence of those proposed.
Health
Hospital treatments failing to meet demand, say experts
A small rise in the NHS backlog prompts questions about how well ministers are doing on improving waits.
When is it too hot to walk your dog?
How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions
Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.
Survival rates for most deadly cancers making little progress, experts warn
Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.
Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans
Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.
Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty
Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.
Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity
More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.
Plan to boost jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives
The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.
