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NICE has laid out guidance today which introduces a new target for cholesterol levels for people who have had a heart attack or stroke.

Experts are calling on the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to introduce tighter sanctions for companies advertising prescription drugs.

Cancer death rates vary hugely across different regions of England, with people living in some Northern cities roughly twice as likely to die from cancer before the age of 80 compared to some areas in London, according to new research.

The government has announced that it will lay legislation this week to begin the process of regulating physician associates and anaesthesia associates through the General Medical Council (GMC).

New workforce statistics reflect the 'deeply challenging' frontline environment in which GPs in Scotland are currently working, according to the Royal College of GPs.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an extremely contagious virus that infects around 80% of children before their second birthday.

Over the past two days, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced more than 10 hours of questioning by Hugo Keith KC, the lead counsel to the Covid inquiry.

Older adults can maintain and deepen their psychological well-being with an 18-month meditation training programme, according to new research.

Dr Harry Brown reviews the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry 14th Edition, which is useful for every psychiatrist or healthcare professional who prescribes medication for mental health conditions.

Better use of data can transform care and save lives in care homes and domiciliary care, according to a new report from the British Geriatrics Society (BGS).

A new online registration service that has been designed to make the process of accessing GPs simpler and more convenient has hit its target ahead of schedule.

The Department of Health and Social Care is to review into the effectiveness of the statutory duty of candour for health and social care providers in England, which has been in place since 2014.

NHS trusts across England spent £3.2bn on agency staff between 2020 and 2022 to cover gaps in rotas and keep wards open, according to a new analysis by the Royal College of Nursing.

Twice daily transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may boost cognitive function in people with Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Health and social care organisations are warning that government plans to tighten Health and Care visas could have a “ruinous” effect on the NHS.