New drug ‘20% more effective than ACE inhibitors’ for treating heart failure
A new study claims an experimental drug called LCZ696 reduced rates of hospitalizations and deaths from chronic heart failure by around 20%, compared with ACE inhibitors.
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Five lifestyle changes ‘could reduce dementia risk’
Research suggests one in three cases of the condition could be prevented by increased activity levels, a reduction in smoking and tackling health problems such as obesity and diabetes.
10,000 patients still waiting more than 62 days for cancer treatment despite urgent referrals by their GP
The NHS recommends that no one should wait longer than 62 days after being referred urgently by their GP for suspected cancer.
NHS England push to rein in cancer drug prices
The government is set to threaten to stop buying some expensive cancer drugs if manufacturers do not cut their prices, Newsnight has learned.
Gut bugs ‘help prevent allergies’
Bacteria that naturally live inside our digestive system can help prevent allergies and may become a source of treatment, say US researchers.
‘Plain’ packaging not a boost to illegal tobacco use, study suggests
A study of smokers in Australia suggests there is “no evidence” that the introduction of ‘plain’ cigarette packaging has changed the way people buy cigarettes.
New rules introduced for improved hospital food
Hospitals in England will be expected to provide a higher standard of food under new legally-binding rules.
Walking a mile each day ‘cuts cancer death risk by half’
Physical activity described as ‘wonder drug’ for breast and prostate patients.
Magnetic pulse to head could improve memory of dementia sufferers
A simple magnetic pulse to the head could improve memory for Alzheimers disease sufferers or stroke patients, a study has found.
Cancer patients with depression ‘are being overlooked’
Three-quarters of cancer patients who are clinically depressed do not get the psychological therapy they need, according to research in the Lancet.