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A new study published early online in Cancer provides some insights into which patients are more or less likely to involve family members in decisions regarding their care following a cancer diagnosis.

In this commentary, Dr Harry Brown discusses the impact that the smartphone could have on clinical practice.

Single-letter genetic variations within parts of the genome once dismissed as 'junk DNA' can increase cancer risk through wormhole-like effects on far-off genes, new research shows.

Most women would back the idea of more frequent breast screening if they are at higher genetic risk of developing breast cancer, according to research.

NICE gives EYLEA green light to treat patients with DMO visual impairment

Research led by the University of Nottingham has suggested that certain types of anti-depressant tablets may be associated with an increase in suicide and self-harm in people aged 20 to 64 suffering from depression.

The increased health risks faced by obese & overweight women and their babies may be reversible as they are mostly caused by damage to egg cells according to scientists.

The latest in neuroscience research and development will be revealed at the 21st Cambridge Science Festival, including how new technologies are helping researchers to understand the workings of the brain, experimental studies of drug addiction, and the outcomes from the public MEG and ME brain experiments, which are currently being conducted.

In this guest blog from www.fix.com, Kristina Duda provides some fun flu facts and tips.

A new report by the International Longevity Centre older people in the UK report better health than older people in other countries, while younger people in the UK report poorer health than those of the same age in Germany, France and Portugal.

Childhood eczema can be a concern for parents and upsetting for children. Our expert answers your questions on this tricky topic.

Macmillan GP advisers Dr Steven Beaven and Dr David Linden consider the unmet need of cancer survivors and the role of primary care in meeting this demand

In the first part of a new series, the authors consider the role GPs can play in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of eating disorders.

GPs have a key role to play in safeguarding and providing support to women who have experienced or are at risk of female genital mutilation.

Up to 50% of men may experience pelvic pain or symptoms consistent with prostatitis in their lifetime, yet the condition is poorly understood and can be a challenge for physicians.