The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released new quality statements for treating people with eating disorders in England
There was an increase in deaths across England during the summer heatwave according to the quarterly mortality report from April to June 2018
Midwives are demanding official guidance for women on how much weight to gain during pregnancy after research shows that too much or too little can have adverse effects on children
A survey of mental health nursing staff reveals that more than half think not enough has been done to improve the physical health of those with mental health problems
People over 70 should not take aspirin every day if they are in good health, according to major study findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine
Over three million people in the UK are now using e-cigarettes, according to a survey by Action on Smoking and Health
A new law will result in abusers of paramedics and other emergency health professionals to receive twice the maximum sentence for assault or battery
England is facing ‘changing health needs’ as a result of an ageing population, says Public Health England
Medicines for persistent coughs have no clinical benefit, a new report has claimed
The NHS gained only 67 midwives in the past year despite over 2000 new graduates, say the Royal College of Midwives
An enhanced flu vaccine will be made available this winter to vulnerable people to reduce winter pressure in hospitals and prevent deaths
Independent Nurse editor, Mike Shallcross, discusses chronic nursing shortages facing the NHS
John Orchard, chief executive at Cavell Nurses' Trust, asks who is there to help nurses seeking support?
Chief executive of the Queen's Nursing Institute, Crystal Oldman, explains how personalised care will benefit the profession
Heather Henry details why she is teaching children about their asthma using storytelling and play
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