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Two new breast cancer treatments have been approved for use on the NHS following a new recommendation from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

A class of molecules may be able to accelerate DNA repair and help to treat diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and lung disease according to new research published in the journal Science.

Thousands of people with Long Covid symptoms are spending large sums of money on invasive and unproven treatments in private clinics abroad, a new investigation has found.

Three leading health charities are encouraging people to utilise their local pharmacies after a survey found just one in 10 turn to their pharmacist for advice or information on lowering their risk of serious health conditions.

Dr Henrietta Hughes OBE has been appointed as the first ever Patient Safety Commissioner for England.

The four National Health Services of the UK have been awarded the George Cross in recognition of over 74 years of service including the exceptional efforts of NHS staff across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

The Royal College of Physicians has called on candidates for the Conservative leadership contest to ensure that the NHS and social care remain a central focus for government.

Traditional Chinese cuisine with lower sodium can lower blood pressure significantly in Chinese adults and could reduce major cardiovascular disease by 20%, according to new research.

Investigation and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common clinical scenario in primary care and one that is only going to increase in the future. Given the potential consequences including a five-fold increase in stroke risk, the correct investigation and management of these AF patients is vital.

Vascular markers are higher in smokers who wear a surgical mask compared to non-mask periods due to a two-fold rise in exhaled carbon monoxide and impaired blood vessel function.

Older oncology adults want more transparent communication with their care providers, including what to expect from treatment, how their quality of life might change, and how their families can be involved in care planning, according to new research.

Two-thirds of A&E clinical leads not confident their organisation will safely manage winter pressures according to a snapshot survey from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).

Noradrenergic drugs (including antidepressants and high blood pressure medication) used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be able to treat some aspects of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.

Changes brought in by the Department of Work and Pensions will allow nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists to issue fit notes to patients in a bid to relieve pressure on doctors.

The government has announced that it will scrap special paid leave for Covid-related sickness and isolation from 7 July as part of its new 'learning to live with Covid' plan.