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Testosterone may significantly improve sexual wellbeing for postmenopausal women, according to a new Lancet study. Benefits include improved sexual desire, function and pleasure, together with reduced concerns and distress about sex.

Poor bowel health and chronic constipation, which are debilitating for hundreds and thousands of people in the UK, cost the NHS a preventable £71 million in unplanned hospital admissions for constipation last year.

Olaparib, a medicine that has previously been used at a later stage in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer, has now been approved by NICE as a first-line maintenance treatment as it has the potential to cure the disease in some people if given before the first recurrence.

Vitamin D supplementation may slow the progression of type 2 diabetes in newly diagnosed patients and those with prediabetes, according to a study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology.

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has asked for contributions for its new inquiry into how science and technology can enable healthier living in old age.

People with cancer have trouble accessing appropriate psychological support, a new global report has found. Seven out of ten respondents (69%) said they needed psychological support either during or after their cancer care, but a third (34%) of those who needed it said it was 'not available'.

The Government has launched a range of proposals on ways to tackle the causes of preventable ill health in England. The green paper includes a smoke-free 2030 ambition,  a mental health prevention package and pushing forward on their Childhood Obesity Strategy.

The government has published its long-awaited health prevention green paper: In a series of blog posts, editor Alison Bloomer looks at the key areas set out as priorities in the green paper. The first examines how achievable a smoke-free 2030 actually is.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) incidence increases with age and is an important topic in care of the older patient. This article discusses the modes of prevention of VTE with an emphasis on application to real life situations. 

Around one in 20 patients are affected by preventable harm in medical care, of which around 12% causes permanent disability or death, according to a study.

Thousands of people with patent foramen ovale (PFO) or 'hole in the heart' are set to benefit from an innovative new heart procedure to prevent strokes in younger people.

Melanoma skin cancer incidence rates have soared since 2004 by almost 50% with the highest rate increases seen in men, according to the latest figures released by Cancer Research UK.

A report published by the British Association of Stroke Physicians (BASP) says that there is a 'worrying' shortfall of stroke specialists and the number needs to increase by a third to meet patient demands.

Paid employment could lead to slower later-life memory decline in women, according to a new study looking at how differences in life experiences affect dementia risk.

A scientific review of menstrual cups suggests they are safe and may be as effective as other sanitary products for menstruation management. Preliminary evidence also suggests there are cost and waste savings associated with using these products.