25 October 2017

Calcium in the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis

A new clinical guide summarises the evidence regarding the effects of calcium in reducing the risk of osteoporosis after the...

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23 October 2017

Sleep on your side, not your back in late pregnancy

A pregnant mother sleeping on her back during late pregnancy may cause problems for the fetus, according to new research...

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20 October 2017

Westcountry project to prevent Cerebral Palsy in premature babies wins ‘scaling pics’ funding

Developed in maternity units across the West of England, the ‘PReCePT’ project has been selected by the Health Foundation to be...

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18 October 2017

NMC to amend English language requirements for applicants trained outside the UK

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has announced that it is making alternative options available for nurses and midwives, trained...

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16 October 2017

Multivitamins in pregnancy may be linked to lower autism risk in children

The researchers stress that their findings cannot establish cause and effect, but say they raise questions about a possible association...

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13 October 2017

For women, high blood pressure in your 40s may be tied to increased risk of Dementia

Women who develop high blood pressure in their 40s may be more likely to develop dementia years later, according to...

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11 October 2017

New insights into leading cause of miscarriage, birth defects discovered

Two recent Northwestern University studies shed new light on the mystery of the leading cause of birth defects and miscarriage,...

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9 October 2017

Menopause and estrogen affect muscle function

According to a research conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, estrogen acts as a regulator of muscle energy metabolism and...

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