Girls who start periods before turning 12 are at greater risk of heart disease and stroke in later life, as are women who give birth at a young age, experience a miscarriage or stillbirth, or go through the menopause early, a study shows

A survey of young people aged 12 to 24 says they reported adverse effects from energy drinks such as rapid heartbeat, nausea and in rare cases seizures

Nursing Standard has joined forces with UK charity Marie Curie for a major survey to find out the experiences of nurses and healthcare assistants in caring for people in the last months, weeks and days of life

Chief nurse in bid to improve reputation of nursing and midwifery as desirable careers.

Using probiotics and xylitol chewing gum to alleviate sore throats as an alternative to antibiotics appears to have no effect, a study shows

Most people who self-harm do so as a way to deal with emotional distress rather than as a cry for help, research suggests

People living close to gyms, swimming pools or playing fields and far from a fast-food outlet have smaller waists and lower BMI and body fat percentages, researchers say

Four out of five homes built by private developers on former NHS land will cost more than nurses can afford, a think tank has warned.

Here we look back at the stories that have been most popular with our readers in the year that Nursing Standard celebrated its 30th anniversary.

The exodus of nurses will continue unless staff receive an above inflation pay rise, the RCN has warned.

Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical ageing and looking older than one’s years, though light to moderate drinking is not associated with biological ageing, researchers say

The new course will respond to the needs of nurses working in infection prevention and control.

Taking steps to retain older medical staff would reduce turnover and could enhance patient safety, study authors argue

Healthcare professionals are urged to exercise caution when prescribing proton pump inhibitors over long periods

Results of new research into pressure ulcers are to be demonstrated at a Manchester train station.

Fast-track Continuing Healthcare framework is not fast enough.