Davos 2014: Be aware – a healthy economy puts high value on wellbeing
Robert Greenhill: For the first time, delegates at the World Economic Forum will be asked to think of healthcare as an aid to global growth
A safe, effective diet pill – the elusive holy grail
Trade in illegal, ineffective drugs flourishes as pharmaceutical industry repeatedly fails to produce successful pill
DNP victims’ families lead fight to have fat-burning drug classified
More than 60 deaths attributed to metabolism-boosting chemical fertiliser, which is marketed online as a diet pill
How to treat a medical intern
Ranjana Srivastava: We may teach 'patient-centred care', but interns would also benefit from a more considered and considerate engagement with the patients they treat
Doctors fear for future of NHS sexual health clinics under tendering regime
Contracting-out threatens quality of service, say specialists
Coalition approves 6.2% rise in average private health insurance premium
Health minister says price increases for all 34 health insurers will help the industry absorb higher level of claims in 2014
HPV vaccine could be given to boys as well as girls in UK
Government advisers consider whether vaccine should be used to protect men who have sex with men from some cancers
Alcohol without the hangover? It’s closer than you think
David Nutt: Science now allows us to develop a safer way to get drunk. But before we can sober up in minutes, the drinks industry needs to embrace this healthier approach
The cash the NHS spends on insurance for births could fund better services
Joanna Moorhead: Rather than lawyers and litigation, let's put our resources into supporting babies and their parents
Mental health counselling on NHS will be a right, says Burnham
Shadow health secretary highlights cuts and 'biggest unaddressed health challenge' as he pledges Labour solution