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Pharmacist initiatives such as patient education and medication review can make important contributions to the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

NICE has published new guidance about the investigation, treatment and management of primary thyroid disease and recommended new research into the clinical and cost effectiveness of combination therapy.

Patient voice allows individuals to discuss their conditions from their own perspective as patients tell their stories best. In this blog, John talks to BJFM about his hypothyroidism symptoms (underactive thyroid gland) being missed by his GP.

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, the prevalence of osteoporosis in the UK is 3.5 million and yet it is often referred to as the 'silent epidemic' as very few people know they have it until they break a bone.

Insufficient sleep is one reason why disadvantaged groups have more heart disease. 

Adverse drug reactions were the most common reason cited for deprescribing a drug according to survey results published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

One in three UK doctors working in obstetrics and gynecology may suffer from workplace burnout, which could affect their wellbeing and how they treat patients. 

Living near a busy road can stunt children's lung growth according to new research by King's which analysed a wide range of health conditions caused by toxic air.

Half of patients with cancers such as breast, prostate, endometrial, and thyroid cancer will die from heart and blood vessel problems rather than their cancer, according to new research.

Medical editor, Dr Harry Brown continues his everyday tips series. In this blog post, he looks at how to protect your email address.

Inducing labour at 41 weeks in low risk pregnancies is associated with a lower risk of newborn death compared with expectant management (a €œwait and see€ approach) until 42 weeks, suggests a trial published by The BMJ.

The British Geriatrics Society Autumn meeting took place on 6-8 November and covered the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. 

Professor of Ageing and Geriatric Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast Peter Passmore is Professor of Ageing […]

Measuring ageing in terms of remaining life expectancy, instead of years lived, may provide a better indicator of the health of our ageing population according to a new report from ONS.

Policies based on the notion that undergoing an abortion causes or increases women's risk of suicide attempts are misinformed, according to the results of a 17-year-long observational study including more than half a million women.