Preventative Medicine

Researchers have developed an online triage calculator to identify patients who need their colonoscopy most urgently, providing access to faster bowel cancer diagnosis and treatment

New research shows that fat tissue around the heart releases molecules that alter heart rhythm, identifying potential new targets for preventative therapies for heart disease

Some countries have reported a 40 per cent decline in cancer cases at the peak of COVID-19, but an early GP visit means hospitals can prioritise care and capacity for cancer patients

Geriatrician Andrea Maier on the cellular basis of ageing and how to change the script

The smells we put in everything from air fresheners to household cleaners are making a third of us feel sick, but there are no regulations for labelling the harmful chemicals they use