Medical drama is true to life
Last week, I wrote a special report for the Good Health section of the Daily Mail which was definitely a…
Heart & Lung
Why we’re calling for a new era for stroke
Across the United Kingdom, communities, organisations, supporters, carers, families and stroke survivors are joining the Stroke Association as we celebrate…
Why more needs to be done to reduce heart attack deaths in the UK
The news that there were 33,000 avoidable deaths following heart attacks in England and Wales is truly shocking and highlights…
A drug you don’t want
I want to introduce you to a new drug. You may want to use it, indeed many people across the…
New Hearts for old
For a long time, it was thought that the heart muscle was post-mitotic - meaning the heart cells (that are responsible…
Your risk of COPD
As part of our regular series on the risks of getting common chronic diseases, we look at COPD. COPD, which…
Longing for a healthy heart?
Men and women of the future will be feeling the effects of age-related health problems later in life, according to…
Clean air for London school children
Poor air quality in London affects everyone. Children and people with lung conditions are particularly at risk of suffering ill…
Why I want to drop dead healthy – and I probably will
Most people know that I am a vociferous campaigner against added sugar in our diet. I have been arguing for…
Vaping – is the jury still out?
Is vaping the solution for smokers who want to quit? We know that many people have successfully used e-cigarettes to…