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Why I lie to my GP about my drinking
While it is accepted that the regular output of research into drinking can add to our understanding of the problem, ... -
Using the pill can protect women from certain cancers ‘for up to 30 years’
From data compiled over 44 years, researchers found women were protected from bowel, endometrial and ovarian cancer by taking the ... -
Psychology turns to online crowdsourcing to study the mind, but it’s not without its pitfalls
You may not know this, but a great deal of our data about the human mind is based on a ... -
Pharmacist medicines reconciliation reduces patient harm
A pilot study, published today in British Medical Journal Open, demonstrates that medicines reconciliation provided by pharmacists can significantly reduce ... -
Constant restructuring of NHS is demoralising staff, survey finds
Nonstop changes – including new STPs from April – partly responsible for difficulty in retaining hospital and clinic workers -
Lib Dems call for 1p income tax rise to provide NHS funding boost
Norman Lamb calls for interim measure while working on long-term solution such as a dedicated health and social care tax -
City-dwellers are prone to depression – are high-rises to blame?
Residents of high-rise blocks tend to suffer from more stress, mental health difficulties and neurosis -
Money earmarked for mental health diverted to balance NHS books
Letter from finance chief Paul Baumann says contingency of £800m will be used to offset hospital overspends -
Talk about death, be kind and trust your instincts: tips for new nurses
NHS nurses offer advice on when to question doctors and how to deal with patients you don’t like -
City files landmark lawsuit against the makers of OxyContin
OxyContin has practically become synonymous with the opioid epidemic currently plaguing the United States.
