We’ve always been told to watch our mouths, but ‘bad language’ is driven by emotion rather than intelligence, and swearing can even help us to feel better, learns Dr Muiris Houston.

The non-profit foundation Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) has announced the publication of a new evidence-based clinical practice guideline, which  makes recommendations on treatment of dyslipidemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD).

A new study has revealed that genetic variants associated with risk for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are also associated with performance on measures of IQ, memory and social cognition.

Authors of two articles published in the BMJ last year are withdrawing statements about negative effects of statins.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a huge health issue, affecting up to 20 per cent of people over the age of 60.

Improving GP access during standard working hours might be better for reducing out-of-hours service use than extending the opening times of GP surgeries, suggests research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

Weight loss at any age in adulthood is worthwhile as it could yield long-term heart and vascular benefits, suggests new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

Prof Frank Murray, who has been Registrar of the RCPI since 2007, is stepping down to concentrate on his role as President-Designate, IMT reports.

New CT suites and a radio-pharmacy facility have recently opened at Mercy University Hospital at a cost of €2.

Dr Mary Holohan has been appointed Dean of Examinations at the RCPI with effect from May 1, replacing Dr Stephen Patchett, who has held the position since 2007.