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World experts jetting in for Alzheimer's summit
Some of the top medical researchers from around the world have arrived in Northern Ireland for an Alzheimer's conference looking at recent scientific breakthroughs into the devastating disease.
Overworked doctors say babies are not being vaccinated as a result of cutbacks
The childhood vaccination rate and the care of new mums and their babies is being put at risk through cost-cutting measures, it has been claimed.
Aspirin is linked to prevention of cancer
Aspirin may protect women from the most dangerous form of skin cancer, research has shown.
Hanging around in hospital... how we're waiting for longer and longer
People are still waiting too long for hospital treatment in Northern Ireland, a new report reveals today.
Health Minister Edwin Poots in Dublin to meet EU colleagues
Health Minister Edwin Poots is meeting his European Union counterparts in Dublin to discuss issues affecting people in Northern Ireland.
Edwin Poots slammed for wasting time and cash as abortion code drafted at last
The Health Minister has been accused of wasting public money after revealing his officials had produced guidelines on abortion – just hours before a legal bid to force him to act got under way.
Patients' lives not in danger during A&E chaos: chiefs
Health bosses have denied patients were put at risk as medics struggled to deal with the number of patients turning up at one of Northern Ireland's busiest A&Es.
Now you can chat online to a doctor ... at your nearest chemist
A private healthcare provider has launched a new service which it hopes will help relieve the pressure on overstretched GP surgeries across Northern Ireland.
Tragic little Daniel Grant's organs will help to save other lives
In the midst of unfathomable grief, a couple who lost their three-year-old boy in a freak accident at the weekend have found the courage to donate their child's organs.
It's cost-effective way to address growing waiting lists
Critics of the independent sector would have us believe that private hospitals are draining the public purse when this couldn't be further from the truth.
Private clinic referrals: 'My op is in a clinic in Westmeath ... how am I to get?'
A 59-year-old south Belfast man said: "I got a letter about two weeks ago stating that due to the length of the waiting lists I am going to be seen by a private clinic.
Ex-smokers can save £4k a year
The average Northern Ireland smoker could save more than £4,000 a year if they quit, a survey has said.
Plastic packaging containing chemical bisphenol A (BPA) ‘harming brain and nerve cell growth in babies’
A chemical widely used in plastic packaging and food containers may be toxic to the central nervous system by interfering with a key gene involved in the development of nerve cells, a study suggests.
Northern Ireland's £45m bill for NHS patients to be treated privately
Doctors have hit out at the spiralling cost of sending health service patients to private clinics for treatment – as it has emerged that £45m has been paid out in just 12 months.
Short-term thinking that is a misuse of public funds
BMA (NI) believes that the health service should be true to the founding principles of the NHS – providing a high quality, safe, patient-centred service, free at the point of delivery, based on need and publicly funded.
37% need painkillers to go to work
Almost two in five painkiller users need medication just so they can go to work, a healthcare charity has said.
Staff stress at 'danger' levels
Two out of five office staff are working under "dangerously high" stress levels, according to a new study.
C-section babies ‘more at risk from allergies’
Caesarean birth greatly increases a baby's chances of developing allergies, a study has found.
10 medical hopes for the future
Our top medical experts are in the frontline of the global fight against disease. Our reporter looks at 10 areas where we're leading the charge...
Top cancer doctors gather for conference
Some of Northern Ireland’s top cancer doctors have gathered to examine how best to tackle the disease.
Madeleine McCann: New suspects identified by UK police
North West 200: Live pictures plus race schedule
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Pakistan politician gunned down
Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed a senior member of a leading Pakistani political party.
Activists attack PM on gay marriage
Tory activists have attacked David Cameron's support for gay marriage, claiming it had made winning the next general election "virtually impossible".
Crohn's patients slam hospital food
Half of hospitalised Crohn's disease patients believe their recovery was hampered because of poor hospital food, a poll suggests.
Latest Sport
Clichy signs new City deal new
Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.
Doyle downs hat-trick in Carlow success
Substitute Craig Doyle came off the bench to fire in a spectacular hat-trick as Carlow powered to a 4-17 to 2-13 victory over London in the Leinster SHC at Dr Cullen Park.
Jones to pay for damaging Whelan's car
Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has apologised to team-mate Glenn Whelan after smashing his car windscreen in a mistaken act of retribution for a training-ground prank which went wrong.
Latest Showbiz
Sgt Pepper overtaken by Abba Gold
Abba's greatest hits collection has overtaken The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the UK's second biggest selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
Berry: My music is not a comedy act
Matt Berry says people often mistake his gigs for a comedy music act.
Denmark eclipses UK at Eurovision new
The UK was holding out for a hero - but in the event Bonnie Tyler was totally eclipsed by bookies' favourite Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest.
