Fewer children buying cigarettes in shops
Removing displays of tobacco products from shops may have reduced the proportion of children buying cigarettes by 17 per cent,…
Heart & Lung
Mediterranean diet may reduce stroke in women
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new…
Take your places for the Heart Rhythm Congress
The annual Heart Rhythm Congress, which takes place this year between 7-10 October at the ICC in Birmingham, is the…
Red flag tests for heart disease in women
Tests that ‘red flag’ the early signs of heart disease in women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy could…
Simple leg exercises can improve blood flow
A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of the transport of blood around the body, which increases the risk of…
You’re somebody’s type
Giving blood saves lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6dAPXpUjCE
What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of different pathogens,…
Heart health in teens linked to high intensity exercise
High intensity exercise could be beneficial to heart health in teenagers, according to new research published in Experimental Physiology. Teenage…
Avoid cold water shock this summer
There is nothing more refreshing than a cool dip on a warm day. However, the RNLI, are highlighting the dangers of…
How the heart is built in the womb
Understanding how the heart is built in the womb could help develop drugs and techniques to repair it in adult…