Middle-aged men who smoke will experience faster mental decline which accelerates the more they smoke, UK research suggests.
06 Feb 2012
| by Tom Moberly
Risks must be prevented from developing, rather than simply treated once they occur, to deal with the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to US researchers.
Government amendments to the Health Bill do not alter the fact it is fundamentally flawed, the BMA has said in a briefing to the Lords.
06 Feb 2012
We asked you what you thought about the withdrawal of the Health Bill, 'target culture' and NHS 111 service.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rowed back on a warning from one of its senior officials that up to 10% of GP practices could present a 'risk to patients'.
The NHS must stand its ground over what it is willing to pay for new medicines and ensure 'rigorous' assessment of value, a health economist has warned.
LMC leaders have warned that increasing pressure to cut costs and referrals has triggered a sharp rise in GPs seeking help for stress and depression, GP can reveal.
06 Feb 2012
| by Abi Rimmer
Dr Gerada is working hard to fight the Bill and says other RCGP priorities have suffered as a result.
05 Feb 2012
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England's CMO has warned elderly and chronically ill patients to take precautions after the Met Office issued a severe weather warning.