Pregnancy-related stroke linked to long-term risk of cardiovascular events
Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of…
GP Dr Amir Khan recommends 1 supplement to everyone as ‘so many are deficient’
GP Dr Amir Khan, a regular feature on ITV’s Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, has shared the importance…
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk…
NHS ‘cautions’ as Brits taking atorvastatin could risk ‘serious’ side effects
Anyone currently taking the anti-cholesterol drug has been told they need to be careful about some other medications…
Majority of older adults in Ireland have poorly controlled high blood pressure
High blood pressure becomes more common after age 40years yet new research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on…
Higher minimum wage linked to fewer pregnancy complications
A nationwide analysis finds that higher minimum wages are associated with lower rates of dangerous pregnancy-related hypertension, pointing…
How to have a healthy 2026
It’s mid January and by now, after the excesses of Christmas, your thoughts may be turning to a…
Donald Trump shouldn’t be taking aspirin for the primary prevention of heart disease – The Irish Times
“They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through…
Clopidogrel alert as NHS warns of four ‘common’ side effects
The NHS dispenses around 11 million units of this drug every year 02:08, 03 Jan 2026Updated 12:57, 03…
World’s healthiest carb that you’ve probably never heard of
Packed with protein, fibre and essential nutrients, the ‘grain’ was eaten by the Aztecs and Incas Ketsuda Phoutinane…
NHS warning to key group to avoid popular cholesterol drug atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin used to lower high cholesterol and prevent heart disease 12:23, 31 Dec…
NHS nifedipine alert for anyone with ‘blue finger’ problem
ITV’s Dr Amir Khan said the tablet could help – but not everyone could be eligiblePeople can ask…