Lack of respect for elderly may be fuelling Alzheimer’s epidemic, warn scientists
Put simply, people who have been conditioned by society to think they will become physically and mentally decrepit in older age, probably will.
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Patients less satisfied by GPs who refuse to prescribe antibiotics
GPs who prescribe fewer antibiotics have less satisfied patients, according to a new study by researchers at King’s College London.
Government accused of trying to ‘cover up’ scale of looming NHS winter crisis
Patients and health experts have accused the Government of trying to cover up the scale of a looming winter health crisis by blocking the publication of key waiting-time figures.
Right-to-die socialite was diagnosed with a narcissistic personality disorder
The woman, who married four times and had numerous lovers, was described as the life, soul and sparkle of any party” by one of her daughters who wrote on Facebook that she would “raise a glass of something fizzy” for her mother.
Baby Hope lives for an hour… then becomes UK’s youngest organ donor: Parents tell of how proud they are after her kidneys and liver helped patients awaiting transplants
The couple, who conceived the twins after IVF treatment, said it was heartbreaking watching her slip away so soon after her birth, but that knowing she would save others had taken some of the pain away.
Dine with Dignity – Fantastic New Product
Dine with Dignity has created an adult bib which can make dining stress free, for people who have difficulty eating, or people with a disability and where spillages can be a problem.
Worlds first anti-ageing drug could see humans live to 120
The worlds first anti-ageing drug will be tested on humans next year in trials which could see diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons consigned to distant memory.
Covert medication to residents guidance
Care homes in Scotland have been provided with fresh guidance on giving residents medication covertly when they lack the capacity to consent but are refusing treatment.
Thousands of cancer patients ‘too poor to celebrate Christmas’
Thousands of people with cancer will feel cold and lonely this Christmas because they do not have enough money to celebrate or heat their homes, a charity has said.
Army poised to cover for striking NHS doctors
Army medical staff are expected to be drafted into NHS hospitals as cover for striking junior doctors, according to a document uncovered by The Telegraph.