NHS
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How middle-aged cope with cancer costs
Middle-aged patients with cancer are reverting to the "Bank of Mum and Dad" because of the financial costs of the disease, a charity says today. Read more
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Anaesthesia link to cardiac arrest in pregnancy
Nearly one in four cardiac arrests in pregnancy is linked to complications of obstetric anaesthesia, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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New call for maternal mental health support
Improving maternal mental health care support is urgent, according to a new study by obstetricians. Read more
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Call for FH screening
Campaigners today call for the NHS to adopt genetic screening for hypercholesterolaemia after the success of pilot projects. Read more
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Mental health assessment vital in pregnancy – guidance
GPs and their staff should ensure they assess the mental health of all women who have recently given birth, according to draft guidelines published today. Read more
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UK must tackle widening child poverty gap – paediatricians
Nearly 20% of children in the UK live in poverty and face life-time risks linked to unhealthy lifestyles, according to a major report published today. Read more
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Antibiotics blamed for C. difficile outbreaks
The C. difficile outbreaks since 2006 are likely to have been triggered by overuse of antibiotics, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Half of births take place amid "dangerous" staffing levels – survey
As many as 50% of new mothers have reported experiencing so-called "red flag events" while giving birth, a British survey says today. Read more
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Middle-aged are unhealthy – Public Health England
Only one in six of England’s middle-aged people are leading a healthy lifestyle, according to Public Health England. Read more
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Asthma guidance could save cash
Improving the medical management of asthma could bring cost savings in the British NHS, according to guidance published today. Read more