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A genetic variant that increases the risk of a common type of stroke has been identified by scientists in a study published online in Nature Genetics

Children whose parents drive them to school lead less active lifestyles overall than those who walk, cycle or take public transport, according to new research.

The Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences has been chosen by NHS London as a preferred bidder to train adult nurses and physiotherapists.

Researchers have found a new gene that, when mutated, can lead to lymphoedema (swollen limbs) as part of a rare disorder that can also cause problems with eye and brain development.

People without a history of cardiovascular disease (such as heart attack or stroke) are unlikely to benefit from a regular dose of aspirin, given the associated risk of internal bleeding. This is the finding of the largest study to date into the effects of aspirin in people without established cardiovascular conditions.