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A new review of published studies indicates that distress and neuroticism at or within three months of cancer diagnosis may predict emotional distress at least 12 months late

For the poorest pensioners, three in every four pounds (78%) of their income comes from the State Pension, rising to approaching nine in every ten pounds (86%) when State benefits are included, according to a new report by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by Age UK

This article looks at the top ten myths surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and management of the menopause.

NICE has launched new guidance focused on improving the accuracy of diagnosis of asthma and introducing more effective treatment and monitoring of the chronic condition.

It has long been known that opiates are potentially addictive thereby limiting their medical use, making them susceptible to abuse and adding to the global drug problem. Physicians should avoid the use of opiates to treat conditions that are likely to be chronic, without a well-defined culprit, and without prior exploration with the patient of the potential implications.

This article is based on a presentation given by Dr Sarita Singh, Consultant Dermatologist and Research Lead for Dermatology, Chelsea and Westminster hospital, at the GM Conference Ageing and Healthcare Today, held in Edinburgh.

According to a recent study published in The Journal of Physiology, researchers have been able to document for the first time how the same period of inactivity has a greater and more severe impact on the muscle power of the lower limbs of the elderly than young people, which is essential for movements like climbing the stairs.

Scientists have shown how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells, helping to explain why drinking increases your risk of cancer, according to research part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature.

A seasonal campaign urging health professionals, parents and carers to be vigilant to the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis has been launched.

Scientists have shown how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells, helping to explain why drinking increases your risk of cancer, according to research part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Nature.

Patients with type 2 diabetes are at greater risk for heart disease and stroke even when glucose levels are under control. In this one-to-one interview, Professor Stephen Bain, Professor of Medicine (Diabetes) at ABM University Health Board, discusses new advances in cardiovascular and diabetes management.

Orthogeriatrics was created to improve the poor outcomes of patients over 60 years suffering a hip fracture. As many orthogeriatric patients suffer with coexisting medical and social problems, good handover to primary care physicians facilitates good community care. This is part one of a two-part article.

Newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with no symptoms have a higher rate of previous stroke than those with symptoms, according to results from the GLORIA-AF Registry.

Researchers have identified several new genes responsible for Alzheimer's disease (AD) including those leading to functional and structural changes in the brain and elevated levels of AD proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

 The UK's medical profession is at 'a crunch point' and will suffer increasing pressure over the next 20 years unless action is taken, the General Medical Council's (GMC's) State of Medical Education and Practice report warns today.