Tall men are at greater risk of dying from aggressive prostate cancer, and the risk also increases for those with bigger waistlines, scientists claim.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) chief executive Jackie Smith received a pay rise of almost £20,000 in the past year, according to the regulator’s annual report.

US researchers looked at use of proton pump inhibitors.

People may be living longer, but they are not necessarily living healthier, says a leading nurse who has begun a research fellowship into older people with frailty.

A study published today shows the potential benefits of a new nurse-led intervention supporting carers to manage pain medication in people with terminal cancer.

Causes of major birth defects remain largely unknown, say researchers who studied thousands of cases but could establish a definite cause in only one in every five such infants.

Writing emotionally about past stressful events before having a biopsy can help wounds heal faster than writing about a neutral topic, a study has found.

People who spend a long time on the internet can experience increased heart rate and blood pressure when they stop, a study has found.

Cuts to investment in infection prevention threaten patient safety, the Infection Prevention Society says.

Healthcare services are leaving children with autism and their families without the vital support they need, according to the RCN.

The life and legacy of Florence Nightingale has been celebrated in a special service at London's Westminster Abbey.

Comedian and ex-mental health nurse Jo Brand shows her support.

Two directors will help tackle challenges facing the profession.

Playing football can have a positive impact on people with mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder, nurse-led research has found

Doctor admits 'misleading' other health professionals during airport screening in relation to the nurse's temperature but denies misconduct

Voting is now open for the Patient’s Choice category of the RCNi Nurse Awards 2017, the profession’s top accolade for nursing excellence.