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Scientists have identified a single blood protein that may indicate the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear. MCI has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

The Department of Health has asked the Health Foundation to carry out a review into indicators on the quality of care offered by GP practices in England.

Patients who look at images of their own calcified coronary arteries are more likely to make positive lifestyle changes as a result, new research has revealed.

Data presented from the CDI Service Evaluation study shows that compared to traditional broad-spectrum antibiotics, first-line use of fidaxomicin in all CDI patients provides improved outcomes in terms of recurrence rate, all-cause mortality and cost effectiveness.

Results from a healthy volunteer study investigating the reversal of the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) by its specific reversal agent idarucizumab have been published recently in The Lancet. 

Poor sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to results from the WHO MONICA study

Recurrent major depressive disorder in men and use of antidepressants are associated with lower bone mineral density, a new study has shown.

Nearly 4 million people are living with diabetes in the UK, new figures released by Diabetes UK have revealed.

A new diabetes treatment has been launched in the UK. Xultophy (insulin degludec/liraglutide; IDegLira), is the first ever treatment combining two existing treatments in one pen.

A new study published in the Journal of Gender Studies looks how gender and personality significantly affect the experience of suffering in cancer and questions the 'one size fits it all' approach to pain management.

Pregnant women can minimise the risks of complications during pregnancy by maintaining a healthy weight through a healthy diet and exercise, an updated review in the Cochrane Library has said.

New standards published today for NHS Scotland aim to improve the care of older people in hospital. A key goal of the standards is strengthening the involvement of patients and carers in discussions and decisions about the care that is delivered.

The British Heart Foundation has called on the NHS to roll out a €œsafe and effective€ at-home treatment for heart failure patients that would reduce the burden on families and the NHS.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced it is working with the American Psychological Association to develop training programs for psychologists that focus on the needs of people with diabetes.

Children born to mothers who experience depression during pregnancy are up to three times more likely to have depression in later life, according to new research.