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…
Heart & Lung
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…
Liquids from e-cigarettes can be detrimental to health
“Smoking” of e-cigarettes results in the evaporation of so-called liquids, which represent solutions of certain ingredients. The liquid is heated by means…