Researchers have developed a soluble variant of the mu opioid receptor. Researchers believe it may help facilitate the development of novel pain medications.

People often feel stiffness in their body in winters and activities become limited because of being behind doors. But, a bit of therapeutic, self-indulgent, DIY bath time could be a good way to embrace this time of the year.

NHS is a topic of hot debate these days for its policies and resources such as during online discussion of the Guardian Healthcare Professionals Network regarding patient choice and private providers.  However, a recent report has claimed that the health service is still the most famous public service in the UK.

The Government has many times said it is the deficiency in GP out-of-hours that has contributed to the increased visits in A&Es. But, the latest official statistics have shown that majorly, the A&E attendances have been continuing to work within working hours.

Internet has made life easier and faster, with every facility available on it. But, that does not mean one can fully rely on the same. A latest incident of an inexperienced cancer doctor has proved the same.

It has been found that radiographer Manik Sharma was appointed for his job over internet. NHS bosses had conducted his interview on Skype.

Latest statistics have shown that around 50% of all GPs these days are not able to guarantee safe care.

Recently, a research has taken place, as per which excessive coffee consumption leads to weight gain and diabetes.

A group of researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research has based their study findings on experiments carried out on obese mice.

With an idea of helping people aged 65 and above, a group named Reshaping Care for Older People (RCOP) has been formed across South Lanarkshire.

Members of the group meet on the first Wednesday of every month. In the meeting, suggestions and experiences are shared as to how lives of elderly can be made better.

Two patients suffered from Legionnaires' disease in Wesley Hospital, Brisbane. Another patient was suspected to be having the disease. Urine test report indicated that the elderly patient was having Legionnaires' disease.

Medical researchers challenged seven patents that were owned by Salt Lake City, a biotechnology company named as Myriad Genetics Inc. The matter was heard in the US Apex Court and the nine justices have ruled out their decision.