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Asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) is when a patient has symptoms of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The Prime Minister acknowledged this month that loneliness is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. A new Government strategy aims to deliver social change in our country and be the vital first step in a national mission to end loneliness in our lifetimes.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as Takotsubo syndrome, is a temporary condition where your heart muscle becomes suddenly weakened or 'stunned'.

.New figures show rates of tuberculosis in England have declined by a third in six years, and are currently at their lowest level in 35 years.

Orthostatic hypotension also called postural hypotension is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down. This article reviews current advances in the area.

Migraine is the third most common disease in the world (behind dental caries and tension-type headache) with an estimated global prevalence of one in seven people.

Fracture Liaison Services systematically identify patients over the age of 50 who have suffered a fragility fracture, assess them for osteoporosis, and arrange effective management to improve their bone health and reduce their risk of future broken bones.

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint for many older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these changes. A new study could help with distinguishing signs of dementia earlier.

A drug could help slow the progression of some advanced ovarian cancers and extend the time that patients show no signs of disease, according to new clinical trial results.

Treating the prostate with radiotherapy alongside standard treatment led to an 11% increase in survival for some men with advanced prostate cancer, results from a study funded by Cancer Research UK show.

Real-world data from an observational study to assess the impact on health resource utilisation for patients with clinically diagnosed vitamin D deficiency was presented at the RCGP Annual Conference.

New indicators for use in general practice will support the personalisation of care and prevent overtreatment for people with diabetes, NICE says.

A new resource that will improve conversations about physical activity between patients and healthcare professionals has been launched.

Spontaneous errors in our DNA that arise as cells divide and reproduce could be the cause of the vast majority of dementia cases according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications by researchers at the University of Cambridge.

National mental health statistics that shed new light on care and treatment for patients are now available at the click of a mouse thanks to the latest interactive data hub created by NHS Digital.