A new clinic in Edinburgh is providing specialist care for overweight women and their unborn babies.
Meredith's mother stopped her having vaccinations - so eventually she got some nasty illnesses.
This is how vaccines work, why they’re important and what the phrase “herd immunity” actually means.
Vaccines help save the lives of millions a year. This is how they came about - and why they matter.
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
The biggest global study into attitudes on immunisation reveals confidence is low in some regions.
From Bermuda and the Azores to Ireland and France, large numbers of shoes are washing ashore.
Daniel Nwosu, 22, has only just revealed to his mates the impact of living with sickle cell disease.
One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles.
Women know too little about alcohol's role in increasing breast cancer risk, a study suggests.
A 50-year-old mystery has been solved by scientists who identified the teeth of ancient Arctic hyenas.
The UK is in pole position to host next year's key climate meeting after agreeing a partnership with main rival Italy.
A climate scientist has captured the reality of sea ice loss in Greenland in a viral picture.
Scientists found the new species during a survey of a marine protected area off Scotland.
An inquiry came to the wrong conclusions over a whistleblower's hyponatraemia concerns, investigation finds.
The intrepid submarine has made its first significant discovery, say UK scientists.
Concerns have been raised over the suitability of a site in Sutherland aiming to become the UK's first major spaceport.
A new support service is launched to help families with children who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.
A report by MPs urges the UK government to end the era of throwaway clothes and poor working conditions in the fashion supply chain.
Edinburgh University leads an international research programme to assess the health of the Atlantic.