Safe marathon running
The exceptional April heatwave has meant that the London Marathon organisers have said runners are not to come in fancy…
Heart & Lung
Another good reason to follow the 5:2 diet
Intermittent energy restriction diets, such as the 5:2 diet, clears fat from the blood quicker after eating meals than daily…
Diabetes UK Professional Conference
At the Diabetes UK Professional Conference, which takes place this week, health workers, doctors, nurses and researchers will join with…
Calcium and Vitamin D supplements don’t increase risk of CVD
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is crucial for building children’s bones and keeping them strong and healthy as we…
Why do premature babies have low blood pressure?
Scientists have discovered crucial new information about how a foetus develops which could explain why very premature babies suffer low…
My incurable lung cancer by PHE director
I'm happy to be open about the fact that I have incurable lung cancer and I'm also the medical director…
Raynaud’s affects nipples too
Most people know that Raynaud's affects fingers and toes, but the circulatory disorder can also cause painful nipples, as one…
Time to talk about Raynaud’s disease
Around 10 million people in the UK suffer from Raynaud’s disease, which affects blood circulation, causes some areas of the…
Lung disease piling on the pressure in A&E
The perennial outrage over emergency winter pressure in NHS hospitals is now subsiding. As usual, we have seen the blame…
Why do we fail to reach our fitness goals?
When it comes to attaining our fitness goals, our willpower only seems to last a few weeks. According to the…