Nursing & Midwifery
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How night work harms heart
Working nights regularly over a period of years significantly increases the risk of heart disease, according to a major international study published yesterday. Read more
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Fertility concern for BRCA1 mutation
Women with the BRCA1 gene mutation may have a lower than normal number of eggs in their ovaries, new research indicates. Read more
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Abnormal embryos may become healthy
New research suggests that embryos that contain abnormal cells still have a chance of developing into healthy babies. Read more
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No benefit from hypoallergenic formula milk
Formula milk intended to cut the risk of eczema and allergies is not effective, researchers say today. Read more
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Safe to induce labour among over 35s
Women over the age of 35 can safely undergo induced labour, according to the results of a large UK clinical trial published yesterday. Read more
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End of life care ‘on the brink’
End of life care is ‘on the brink’, campaigners claimed today, reporting that thousands of people are suffering poor care. Read more
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Guidance sets out MND care needs
Patients with motor neurone disease should have care from a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in the illness, according to guidelines published today. Read more
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Doubts over ‘vaginal seeding’
Doctors today question the growing fashion of using "vaginal seeding" after a Caesarean birth. Read more
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Maternity budgets and multi-professional learning – review
The NHS should try out personal maternity care budgets to give pregnant women "more control" over their care, a major review of services says today. Read more
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Paracetamol warning in pregnancy and infancy
Early exposure to paracetamol may raise the risk of a child developing asthma, researchers warn today. Read more