Mediterranean diet ‘as effective as statins’ in reducing heart attack risk

Leading doctors call on medical bodies such as Nice to do more to promote healthy lifestyles rather than relying on cardiovascular drugs

London HIV clinic that revealed patients’ names faces legal action

Hundreds of cases likely to be brought in wake of data breach, claims lawyer

Zumba won’t improve the health of NHS staff – changing working practices will

NHS employees suffer high levels of stress and sickness. ‘Wellness initiatives’ won’t help while so many are under-resourced and on zero-hours contracts

NHS workers to be offered health checks and yoga classes

Simon Stevens, NHS England’s chief executive, will launch initiative to improve staff health and cut amount of sick leave

Do depressed young goths need the NHS’s help? – cartoon

Recent research has linked goth culture with a higher risk of depression – and inspired some scaremongering headlines. Aren’t these young people simply finding strength in numbers?

Is it time to hit the booze before NHS cuts really kick in? – cartoon

Even drinking very small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of cancer

The Secret Doctor: people would use the NHS less if they knew the true price tags

A survey shows people vastly underestimate NHS costs. If they understood the real expenditure, they might use the service more responsibly

Innovative solutions to the NHS funding gap – cartoon

Keeping the health service free at the point of entry may result in some compromises

My wife’s £10,000 bill for cancer treatment makes me appreciate the NHS

Faced with the huge cost of vital healthcare in South Africa, I’ve realised how lucky we are to have the NHS in the UK. We must fight to protect it

The truth about stress in the NHS – cartoon

GP and graphic novelist Ian Williams on the impact of high pressure working conditions on the health system