David Beckham’s chances of playing in the World Cup in South Africa this summer look unlikely following surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon – but is a positive attitude going to speed recovery? The OU's Caroline Heaney, a lecturer in Sports, Health and Fitness, said: “It’s true to say that demonstrating a positive attitude towards your chances of recovery from injury will have a beneficial effect on the recovery process..."

As dementia care and provision for the elderly continues to dominate headlines, a revealing investigation carried out by the OU and BBC has just been released on DVD...

Scientists have announced plans to develop a simple urine test that could tell people they are at increased risk of bowel cancer.

The winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry Centenary Lectureship Professor John Katzenellenbogen will deliver a lecture at The Open University on the ability to diagnose and treat cancer when you can "see" it.

An Open University student has been named joint Nursing Standard Healthcare Assistant of the Year.