Commonly-used prescription drugs for treating pain and inflammation are associated with an increased risk of hospital admission for heart failure, says a team of international researchers.

Current smokers survived an average 1 year and 9 months after diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Italian study found.

Aerobic exercise can improve brain function in people with schizophrenia, say University of Manchester researchers.

Decreased ability to identify smells could be an early indicator of cognitive decline and dementia.

New research has shown a possible link between Zika virus infection in the womb and arthrogryposis - a condition which causes joint deformities at birth, particularly in the arms and legs.

Delirium is the most common neuro-psychiatric syndrome in patients with advanced cancer but it often goes undetected in the emergency department, new research suggests.

Pain profiling in older people can improve quality of life and help target healthcare resources, say researchers.