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A new treatment for severe osteoporosis has received a positive opinion recommending marketing authorisation from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency.

Mild cognitive impairment has been defined as a syndrome of cognitive decline that is greater than would be expected for an individual's age and level of education. Cognitive deficits are common in Parkinson's disease, even early in the disease when there may be no cognitive complaints.

Patients should be given much greater choice over when and where they have health screening to accommodate people's increasingly busy lives. 

One-year follow-up results from an analysis of atrial fibrillation patients treated with edoxaban showed low rates of potentially life-threatening bleeding and low cardiovascular events.

Mammography screening rates may be increased by better sensitising women to their risk of getting breast cancer, says a new study.

The largest survey of its kind by a national military charity will lead to life-changing support being offered to Armed Forces personnel caring for loved ones with dementia.

The Care Quality Commission has published its annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England and found that quality ratings have been maintained overall in primary care with 90% of GP practices rated as good and 5% as outstanding.

The walking speed of 45-year-olds, particularly their fastest walking speed without running, can be used as a marker of their ageing brains and bodies.

Thousands of women are experiencing 'avoidable' delays in being diagnosed with the return and spread of breast cancer, a new report by Breast Cancer Now suggests.

Acupuncture treatment for lower back pain was removed from the NICE guidelines in the 2016 update, but the British Acupuncture Council say that it can provide pain relief, reduce inflammation and improve the outcome when added to conventional treatments such as rehabilitation exercises.

The Queen's Speech has set out a number of key measures to support the NHS and the healthcare system and pledges to ensure a health service fit for the future.

Black and ethnic minority people are not as likely to be prescribed newer medication for type 2 diabetes and have less monitoring compared to their white peers.

Children and young adults who are seriously addicted to computer games will now be able to get help on the NHS after the launch of country's first specialist clinic.

Exercise is essential for patients diagnosed with cancer who are under treatment as it can counteract the negative effects of therapies on the cardiovascular system.

A new research study has revealed the devastating impact endometriosis is having on women's lives €“ including their education, career, sex life, and mental health.