Warning issued over popular medication taken by 8m in UK | UK | News
Brits taking a common medication may be able to cut their risk of death without the drugs, according…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
Drug Taken for Common Condition May Be Slowing Alzheimer’s Decline
A blood-thinning medication already taken by millions of people for an irregular heartbeat may also be helping to…
Gestational diabetes cases surge across England, raising health concerns
One in eight mothers in England is now diagnosed with gestational diabetes, with diagnoses rising by 60 per…
‘Game-changer’ jab given every six months could change lives for millions of sufferers
Patient Guy received the jab in an earlier clincial trial (Image: Guy Liebenberg/Getty) A twice-yearly jab could help…
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbe byproduct to heart arrhythmia
A Cleveland Clinic-led study shows a connection between elevated blood levels of TMAO (trimethylamine N-oxide) – a byproduct…
Hospital food: Coeliac patient repeatedly given gluten meals after stroke
A breakfast meal Blake was served was mincemeat she described as “slop” and a piece of untoasted gluten-free…
I’m a doctor — here’s how to check your blood pressure at home
Almost 16 million people in the UK have high blood pressure and up to five million are unaware…
Dr Amir Khan names exercise that can ‘reduce risk of heart attack and stroke’
The NHS GP and TV doctor shared the recommendation during an episode of the No Appointment Necessary podcast…
Should Ireland copy the UK’s generational ban on smoking? – The Irish Times
Mark Murphy: Yes. The Irish public wants a tobacco endgame The UK made history at the end of…