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NHS to offer free high-street cholesterol tests in England

Checks at pharmacies for people aged 40 to 84 are aimed at identifying those at risk of heart attack or stroke

Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich31 Aug

New York City to increase cooling tower inspections after legionnaires’ outbreaks

State and city lawmakers push to boost regulations after two outbreaks of the disease over the last two summers

Eric Berger in New York 30 Aug

Statins can reduce dementia risk by up to 15%, long-term study suggests

The cholesterol-busting drugs are more effective the earlier in life they are taken, 15-year research project indicates

Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich30 Aug

New heart attack definition promises better care for women

Leading cardiovascular health groups reclassify overlooked causes and introduce sex-specific diagnostic thresholds

Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich28 Aug

Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks

High blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind

Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich28 Aug

‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research

Experts warn the 336-page plan from RFK Jr’s advisers deflects federal dollars into unreliable alternative therapies

Ed Pilkington28 Aug

ADHD and autism costs in England ‘running out of control’, NHS leaders warn

Soaring demand for services has led to tenfold increase in spending in a year in some areas, says NHS Alliance

Jamie Grierson28 Aug

Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth each year, study finds

Experts call for joined-up support through the postnatal period amid concerns GPs are not trained to spot symptoms

Denis Campbell Health policy editor27 Aug

AI can detect heart disease in women using mammograms, study suggests

Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women

Andrew Gregory Health editor in Munich27 Aug

ADHD is no myth – but we should interrogate it all the same

Letters: Readers respond to Gina Rippon’s criticism of a controversial TV documentary about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

26 Aug

Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests

Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia

Hannah Devlin Science correspondent26 Aug

Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England

NHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soars

Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent 26 Aug

NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer

NHS has target of eliminating the cancer by 2040, but up to 4 million eligible women are not up to date with screening

Andrew Gregory Health editor25 Aug

Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai chi and other Chinese exercises

Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions

Andrew Gregory Health editor24 Aug

New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies

Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problem

Hannah Devlin Science correspondent24 Aug

‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina

Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed

Denis Campbell Health policy editor24 Aug

It’s unwise to end local scrutiny of NHS trusts

Letters: Abolishing the role of statutory governors is ill-advised, says Jean Flanagan. Plus a letter from Jonathan Phillips on the abolition of Healthwatch

23 Aug

What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?

UKHSA says imported eggs eaten in restaurants are source of outbreak that has infected more than 200 people

Denis Campbell Health policy editor21 Aug

UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer

Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart disease

Andrew Gregory Health editor21 Aug

‘Billy’s thriving’: family’s joy as boy who helped legalise cannabis medicine in UK turns 21

Mother of Billy Caldwell, who has severe epilepsy, celebrates son’s story while pushing for better access to prescription cannabis for families who need it

Rory Carroll Ireland correspondent21 Aug

‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert

Prof Katya Dubia withdraws support for The Great ADHD Myth? as other leading figures voice criticisms

Amelia Hill20 Aug