The care of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock is improving but treatment is still not being provided fast enough, according to a national clinical audit.
The underlying reasons for most birth defects is still largely a mystery to doctors, say US scientists.
When it comes to keeping your heart healthy choosing the right foods can make a real difference. Get 10 top tips here.
How genetic testing affects people’s access to life insurance is being discussed at a conference
People at risk of heart disease and diabetes may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke if they get less than 6 hours sleep a night
People at risk of heart disease and diabetes may have a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke if they get less than 6 hours sleep a night
People who drink 2 cups of coffee each day could reduce their risk of developing the most common type of liver cancer by more than a third, say scientists.
Chrondroitin sulfate is as good as a common anti-inflammatory drug for knee osteoarthritis, according to a new European study.
Chocolate has been linked to a wide variety of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease, you probably have lots of questions. We spoke to a dietitian and coeliac disease specialist, to find out where you go from here.
Drinking just a small glass of wine a day can increase the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new report for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
Taking a type of statin as a precautionary measure to guard against heart disease may not be effective in older people, a US study suggests.
Plant maps have been published to warn people about which hayfever ‘hotspots’ they should avoid.
Poor sleep may make us more likely to eat more and gain weight, according to preliminary research results.
Does snoring have you up all night? Get 10 top tips on tackling snoring from the experts.
A medical conference has heard that mindful eating can help you lose weight.
Fidget spinners are marketed as a stress reliever to help children with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) improve their concentration.
Tests on some of the most popular sunscreens on the UK market have revealed one product that failed to live up to its marketing claims, according to a consumers’ magazine.
The number of people needing palliative care in England and Wales by 2040 is predicted to increase by at least 42%.
People who are obese but free of other health complications may still be at a higher risk of heart disease and strokes than ‘normal’ weight people, according to a study.
Lazing around on a summer holiday increases the risk of a range of health problems, UK researchers are warning.
Researchers say attendance could be improved if breast screening clinics set appointments rather than asking women to arrange them themselves.
At least 16 NHS organisations have reported being hit with cyber-attacks to their computer systems.
With the rise in popularity of sushi, doctors are warning of the dangers caused by parasites in raw or undercooked fish and seafood.
Having antiretroviral treatment for HIV at an early stage can extend a person’s life expectancy close to that of someone without the virus, according to a study.
Keyhole surgery to relieve symptoms of degenerative knee disease is an inappropriate treatment for almost all people with this condition, an international panel of experts is advising.
Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help alleviate symptoms of the menopause may have an increased risk of hearing loss, a study has found.
Routine use of common painkillers, including ibuprofen, have again been linked with a higher chance of having a heart attack.
Further clinical trials have begun to assess whether a commonly prescribed statin drug could become a treatment option for multiple sclerosis (MS).
Scientists believe they have discovered why fewer men develop asthma after puberty than women. They say testosterone seems to protect males against developing the condition.
More than half of adults in the UK who use e-cigarettes have stopped smoking tobacco, a survey has found.
Government plans to improve air quality in the UK are being condemned as weak, feeble and half-baked.
Nearly three-quarters of rice-based foods specifically marketed for infants and young children contain higher levels of arsenic than are permitted under a new EU law, a study has found.
BootsWebMD discusses changes that all teenage girls go through, including having your period, acne, body odour and unwanted hair
An inexpensive blood test could help doctors tailor individual targeted treatments for men with advanced prostate cancer, say scientists.
Having type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean always saying no to pudding.
Infusing classroom air with the smell of rosemary could enhance children’s memory and improve academic performance, a study suggests.
People without coeliac disease who follow a gluten-free diet may be losing out on some of the health benefits of other foods, a study suggests
Patients who experience side-effects when they take statins may do so because they already have a negative view about the medication, says a study.
Is man flu a real thing? Do men really suffer worse cold and flu symptoms than women? BootsWebMD asks the experts.
People with a non-O blood group may have a slightly higher risk of a heart attack, according to a study.
A US study finds the popular weight loss technique of alternative day fasting is harder to stick to than calorie counting - and only slightly more effective.
