Elderly Care

One of the earliest chemotherapy drugs appears to work against a genetic fault that triggers a form of bowel and other cancers.

Older people are more at risk of skin cancer because their skin is less able to defend itself, research suggests.

One of the earliest chemotherapy drugs appears to work against a genetic fault that triggers a form of bowel and other cancers.

Older people are more at risk of skin cancer because their skin is less able to defend itself, research suggests.

The discovery of swine flu in turkeys in Chile raises concerns about the spread of the virus, a UN agency warns.

A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.

English holidaymakers consume an average of eight alcoholic drinks a day during their summer break, a government survey suggests.

The NHS must remain “on top of its game” in the battle against swine flu, the chief medical officer says, despite the number of new cases falling.

The NHS should offer online psychological counselling for people with depression, a leading mental health expert says.

The discovery of swine flu in turkeys in Chile raises concerns about the spread of the virus, a UN agency warns.