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Scientists have discovered another 15 genetic 'hot-spots' that can increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to research.

The NHS has chosen the first 29 'vanguard' geographies that will take the national lead on transforming care for patients in towns, cities and counties across England.

Reducing insulin dosage can help diabetics avoid blood sugar dips at night after exercising in the evening, a new study from Northumbria University has found.

Prostate cells that look normal under the microscope may be hiding genetic mutations that could develop into cancer, prompting new ways to improve treatment for the disease, according to new.

The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, which costs the NHS £560m annually, is not given a high enough priority according to a new report. 

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%, bucking the misperception that CVD is a man's disease.

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) are part of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. They aim to make sure that people in care homes, hospitals and supported living are looked after in a way that does not inappropriately restrict their freedom.

Lung cancer survival rates in England should 'match the best in Europe' in order to save lives, insists a group of senior clinicians from the UK Lung Cancer Coalition (UKLCC). The call comes in response to a request from NHS England's new independent cancer taskforce for expert input into its forthcoming five-year plan

Symptoms of stroke can be highly variable and there are several clinical conditions that could mimic a stroke. This article discusses the importance of detailed clinical history and competent examination in diagnosis.

Genetic mutations in blood cells that could develop into leukaemia become "almost inevitable" as people get older, new research suggest

GPs who want to run out of hours services in their local areas should be awarded contracts without facing a 'David versus Goliath' struggle with large private companies, according to the Royal College of General Practitioners.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation for Zykadia (ceritinib).

Pregnant women should avoid close contact with farmed animals that are giving birth, the Department of Health (DoH) warns.

Pancreatic cancer can be split into four unique types and the discovery could be used to improve treatments for the disease, according to a study.

With the number of people living with dementia estimated to hit one million by 2020, Age UK is warning of an urgent and growing need to support those who have been told they have the condition