Adults with a history of depression gain long-term physical conditions around 30% faster than those without, according to research published February 13 in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.

Some hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

Discover how a balance test can predict fall risk in older adults and potentially save lives with simple 23-second ...

Community Options ACT has made the difficult decision to withdraw from providing services under the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS ...

The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their ...

Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their ...

Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant public health challenge in China. This study aimed to project ...

Elevated serum fibroblast growth factor 23 levels at baseline are linked to a 29% increased risk for diabetic kidney disease, a recent observational study found.

To help decide who will pay for care, the local authority will carry out a financial assessment. The financial assessment rules for homecare are different to the rules for a residential care home. The ...

A local authority (also known as local council) has a duty to assess the care needs of a person with dementia ... and if they can't there is a risk to their health and well-being. The person's ...